Appliance and paint disposal by city
Refrigerators, freezers and A/C units hold refrigerant, so many cities handle them separately or charge a fee. Paint usually goes to hazardous waste.
| Apache Junction | Appliances containing refrigerants are not accepted in bulk Official source |
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| Avondale | Stoves, washers, dryers and water heaters go in bulk; refrigerators, freezers and A/C units do not. Liquid paint is not taken in bulk; take hazardous materials to a City HHW event Official source |
| Buckeye | Paints and stains accepted at the HHW drop-off Official source |
| Casa Grande | Accepted: tree limbs, bagged lawn clippings, furniture, mattresses, carpet. Fridges/Freon appliances (residents only): call to schedule before your zone date, $30 fee, Refrigerants Form required Official source |
| Cave Creek | Not listed for a town bulk program; ask your private provider Official source |
| Chandler | Large and small appliances go in bulk. $15 per unit for refrigerators, freezers, water coolers, A/C and other Freon/coolant appliances, added to your utility bill Official source |
| Coolidge | Large appliances, including refrigerators, ranges, washers, dryers, water heaters and dishwashers, are accepted at the city drop-off center; paint is not Official source |
| El Mirage | Freon appliances and paint are not accepted in bulk. Oil paint, thinners and solvents go to the HHW pickup Official source |
| Eloy | Appliances without Freon and BBQ grills (no propane tank) accepted; Freon appliances and paint are not Official source |
| Florence | Washers, dryers, water heaters and appliances without refrigerants accepted; refrigerant appliances are not Official source |
| Fountain Hills | From Feb 2027 (UWS): appliances are accepted as bulky items; paint is not Official source |
| Gila Bend | Large and small appliances go in bulk pickup (Freon removed first from refrigerators and freezers). Hazardous waste is not accepted in bulk Official source |
| Gilbert | Appliances are not taken in bulk. Call 480-503-6400 to schedule up to 2 appliances: $16 trip fee in your bulk week (call before noon Tuesday) or $85 outside it. Paint goes to the HHW facility Official source |
| Glendale | Fridges/Freon units: special crew, $25 on water bill (623-930-2660); paint goes to HHW Official source |
| Goodyear | Appliances: have the store haul the old one, or set it out on your bulk trash day. Oil-based and latex paint go to HHW pickup; fully dried latex can be bagged for the trash Official source |
| Guadalupe | Appliances and paint are not allowed in the trash trailer. Paint/HHW: Tempe HPCC (see hhw). Appliances: not on the trailer form as accepted Official source |
| Litchfield Park | Paint and other HHW: Glendale Landfill per city FAQ (fees above). Refrigerators/coolers/dehumidifiers: additional charges at Glendale Landfill. City Refuse page does not list a separate appliance program Official source |
| Maricopa | City page does not detail appliance or paint rules; confirm with the listed private facilities Official source |
| Mesa | Fridges, stoves and washers: Appliance Recycling Program (call the city for the fee). Paint goes to the HHM facility. Official source |
| Paradise Valley | Not listed for a town bulk program; ask your private hauler. Paint/HHW: see town HHW page drop-off list Official source |
| Peoria | Stoves, fridges, washers, dryers, water heaters, microwaves and TVs go in bulk (fridge/freezer doors, hinges, lids, shelves and latches removed). Official source |
| Phoenix | Appliances incl. fridges accepted at transfer stations; 2 CRT units/household/month free, then $20/unit. Paint goes to HHW home collection Official source |
| Queen Creek | Microwaves, washers and dryers go in bulk; refrigerators and freezers do not Official source |
| San Tan Valley (Pinal County) | Appliances (not plastic): Pinal County Material Recovery Center, 12725 E Adamsville Rd, Florence 85132, Tue-Thu 7a-noon and 12:30-2:30p, 520-866-6685 Official source |
| Scottsdale | City sites do not take appliances; Freon appliances charged at landfill w/o technician receipt. Oil & latex paint via HHW home collection (20 gal limit) Official source |
| Surprise | Stove, washer, dryer, refrigerator, trash compactor, A/C, empty water heater: by appointment, $21 per pickup. Latex paint: let it dry, bag it, put it in the trash. Oil-based paint goes to HHW pickup Official source |
| Tempe | Fridges and HHW incl. paint goes to HPCC (avoids transfer station fees); washers & microwaves OK in bulk Official source |
| Tolleson | Refrigerators and freezers: call Field Operations for disposal options Official source |
| Youngtown | Stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, microwaves and TVs go in bulk; refrigerant appliances and paint do not Official source |
Pinal County appliance drop-off
Pinal County Public Works Material Recovery Center, 12725 E Adamsville Road, Florence, AZ 85132, takes stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers and microwaves (no plastic appliances). Tuesday through Thursday 7 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Phone 520-866-6685. Official source