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Waste Connections of Arizona Residential Recycling Services
We care about a cleaner environment and are increasing our efforts to make recycling in your area easier and more convenient. Our offerings across our network include:
- Single or multiple-dumpster collection service
- Separated or combined recyclables collection programs
- Green waste recycling programs
- Recycling cardboard, newspaper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and electronics
Click here to view our Terms and Conditions for Residential Customers
Use our convenient search tool to find out what items are recyclable and what should be disposed of in your regular garbage pickup.
Residential Disposal Guidelines
ACCEPTABLE RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING ITEMS
Metal
- Aluminum beverage cans
- Steel food & beverage cans & empty aerosol cans
Plastics
- #1—#7 Plastic containers & bottles with necks smaller than their bases
Paper, Paperboard & Cardboard
- Food boxes (i.e. cereal & Jello boxes)
- EMPTY paper towel & toilet paper rolls
- Paperboard packaging (i.e. tissue boxes etc.)
- Office paper—any color
- Shredded paper (place in clear plastic bag)
- Newspapers & inserts
- Magazines, catalogs & brochures
- Envelopes & junk mail
- Paper bags
- Phone books & other soft cover books
How To Prepare Recyclables
- Remove caps or lids
- Rinse thoroughly
- It is OK to leave on labels and neck rings
- Flatten ALL boxes/cardboard
- It is OK to leave on labels and neck rings
- Bundle all cardboard that does not fit into the recycling bin (no larger than 2’x2’x2’) and tie with natural twine)
- Check weather forecast: If the forecast calls for high winds or rain, keep your recyclables inside until the following pickup if possible
- Cover loose paper with heavier containers to prevent it from blowing away
- Remove all packaging (Styrofoam, peanuts, plastic, bubble wrap, plastic liners, etc.)
- Phone books & other soft cover books
UNACCEPTABLE RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING ITEMS
- Glass (any)
- Ceramics
- Chemical/pesticide containers
- Electronics
- Light bulbs
- Styrofoam
- Yard waste
- Window glass or mirrors
ACCEPTABLE RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE ITEMS
- Normal non-hazardous household waste
- Cat litter or small animal waste (if double bagged)
- Light bulbs
- Pizza boxes
- Styrofoam
- Yard waste if no more than 50% of the trash
UNACCEPTABLE RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE ITEMS
- Ammunition, fireworks
- Ashes, hot or cold
- Barrells
- Batteries
- Dehumidifiers
- Electronics, radio, computers, TVs, etc
- Florescent lights
- Hazardous Waste of any kind
- Infections waste
- Items containing Freon: Refrigerator, Air Conditioner, etc
- Items containing lead
- Items containing mercury
- Liquid waste of any kind
- Microwaves
- Propane tanks
- Tires
- Yard waste, grass, sod, leaves - Accept only if no more than 50% of load/Branches must be tied & bundled no longer than 3'
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