RECYCLING TIPS:
BATTERY RECYCLING
Battery recycling in Chandler is best handled at the city’s hazardous waste collection facility. See below for more information.
BLUE BIN RECYCLING
In the city of Chandler, you may recycle the following items in your recycling bin:
- Aluminum and other metals in the form of beverage, tin and food cans.
- Cardboard and chipboard in the form of corrugated boxes, so long as they are flattened and do not contain styrofoam and other packing materials, dry food boxes with liners removed, shoe boxes, and soap and detergent boxes.
- Glass bottles and jars (green, amber and clear).
- Paper in the form of newspaper, magazines, phone books and inserts, computer and writing paper, file folders, paper bags, and junk mail.
- Plastic containers codes 1-6, 2-liter soda bottles, detergent bottles, milk jugs and clear food containers.
- Empty aerosol spray cans.
REMOVE ALL LIDS BEFORE PLACING BOTTLES AND JARS IN THE BIN.
You may NOT recycle:
- Pottery, window glass and light bulbs.
- Plastic bags.
- Facial and toilet paper, paper towels, napkins and diapers.
- Styrofoam of any kind.
- Waxed boxes and food containers.
- Shredded paper.
All items should be clean, dry and empty and should be placed in the blue bin with the lid closed by 6:00 a.m. If you have further questions about recycling in Chandler, contact the recycling hotline at (480) 782-3510.
BULK ITEM DISPOSAL
Chandler residents paying for city-provided refuse service may call solid waste services and receive one free bulk pick up every six weeks. Other residents should call the Chandler recycling hotline to find out more about disposal on a case-by-case basis (480-782-3510). Residents are also welcome to drop off their own bulk items at 955 E. Queen Creek Rd., open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Items accepted include:
- Tree trimmings and yard clippings.
- Furniture
- Broken toys.
- Refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, water heaters, etc.
The bulk materials not accepted include:
- Building and construction materials, such as sheet rock, wood paneling, cinder blocks, bricks, and roofing materials.
- Dirt and gravel.
- Propane tanks.
- Tires and auto parts.
- Liquid, hazardous or medical waste.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Chandler’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility collects waste from residents by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call (480) 782-3510. Materials accepted include pool chemicals, household cleaning products, herbicides, pesticides, automotive products, standard vehicle tires, batteries, fluorescent tubes, paint, solvents, sharps and lancets that are contained in a sealed container, household propane tanks, fire extinguishers, cell phones and computers. They do NOT accept business waste, ammunition, gunpowder or biohazard materials.