RECYCLING TIPS:
APPLIANCE DISPOSAL
The city of Phoenix charges a nominal fee for the pick-up and recycling of appliances. Residents should place no more than five appliances in front of property (not in the alleyway) and secure doors with tape. Remove any water/food from appliances, then call Solid Waste Customer Service at (602) 262-7251 to set up collection. Include the quantity of materials to be collected, your name, address and phone number. Within 1-5 business days, the staff will collect the appliances or computers and a representative will leave a notice stating that the material has been removed. The resident will be billed within two weeks. Customer service (the phone number above) can inform you as to the cost of your service.
BATTERY RECYCLING
Battery recycling in Phoenix is best handled at various hazardous waste events around the city throughout the year. See below for more information.
BLUE BIN RECYCLING
In the city of Phoenix, you may recycle the following items in your recycling bin:
- Plastic containers coded 1 or 2, cleaned, with the lids removed
- Telephone books
- Food or beverage glass bottles and jars. Plastic lids cannot be recycled, but metal ones may be
- Remove the lids and then sort as necessary
- Paper in the form of newspaper, magazines, computer and writing paper, file folders, paper bags, and junk mail
- Cardboard in the form of flattened boxes, with liners and inserts removed. Milk and juice cartons and juice boxes may be recycled
- Aluminum cans, clean foil, steel cans, metal hangers bound with a twist tie, scrap metal less than 25 pounds, aerosol cans
You may NOT recycle:
- Windowpanes, mirrors, ceramics, dishes, televisions or light bulbs
- Plastic bags
- Facial and toilet paper, paper towels, napkins and diapers
- Styrofoam of any kind or bubble wrap
- Wrapping paper or embossed cards
- Waxed boxes and food containers
- Shredded paper
- Books of any kind
- Six/Twelve pack beverage containers, dry detergent or bar soapboxes, or frozen food boxes
All items should be clean, dry and empty and should be placed in the blue bin with the lid closed by 6 a.m.
BULK ITEM DISPOSAL
Bulk trash is picked up periodically for no extra charge in the city of Phoenix. The schedule for 2008 pick-up can be found online at http://phoenix.gov/GARBAGE/trshmain.html. Items accepted include:
- Tree and yard waste no greater than four feet in length and 12 inches in diameter. Grass and yard trimmings must be bagged
- Old appliances not containing CFCs and refrigerants
- Televisions and stereo equipment
- Furniture
- Carpeting
- Large cardboard moving boxes
Items not collected include:
- Glass items
- Appliances using CFC’s or refrigerants
- Tires
- Metal or automobile parts greater than 20 pounds or longer than four feet
- Oversized boards or lumber (see yard waste specifications)
- Household hazardous waste
- Unbagged grass and yard trimmings
- Any trash exceeding 20 cubic yards of volume
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Hazardous waste events in the city of Phoenix are scheduled throughout the year, and their schedule for 2008 can be found on their website at http://phoenix.gov/GARBAGE/bopa.html. At these events, proof of residency is required. Materials accepted include:
- Antifreeze, paint, oil, and car batteries
- Pool chemicals
- Brake-transmission-power steering fluid/degreaser
- Gasoline, diesel fuel, additives
- Varnish, turpentine, linseed oil, solvents, adhesives
- Pesticides/herbicides
- Fire extinguishers and compressed gas cylinders
- Freon based refrigerators/freezers/water coolers
- Air conditioners, heat pumps
- Computers and electronics
- Washers, dryers and water heaters
- Evaporative coolers
- Stoves and dishwashers
- Residential appliances
- Stereo and audio equipment
- Televisions
Materials not accepted include:
- Bulk trash and regular trash
- Business and commercial waste
- Bio-medical waste
- Ammunition or explosives
- Large quantities of residential wastes