Phoenix Dump — City Transfer Stations, Fees & Bulk Trash

Phoenix's public dumps are the City's two transfer stations: 27th Avenue in south Phoenix and North Gateway off Black Canyon Highway, open 6 days a week from 5:30 a.m. If you have City trash service, you can drop off up to one ton a month free. The general public can use them too, and pays by the ton.

Everything collected at the transfer stations is trucked to the City's State Route 85 Landfill in Buckeye. Bulk trash pickup at the curb is by appointment only.

Disposal sites in Phoenix

City of Phoenix 27th Avenue Transfer Station

Transfer Station

City of Phoenix Public Works

3060 S. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009 Directions

📞 (602) 262-6251

Hours
Mon–Fri	5:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat	6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sun & city holidays	Closed

Fees

Phoenix residential trash customers: up to 1 ton a month free — bring your city services (water) bill and photo ID
Beyond the free ton and for everyone else, the City lists disposal at $55 a ton, $40 minimum
Unsecured load: $20 penalty. Spas and boats not cut into fourths: $50
Cash, credit or debit; deposits (cash only) when a vehicle is over 6,000 lbs, or 9,000 lbs for a resident with a water bill — usually $65–$180 for residential loads

Accepts: Everyone: household trash, dishwashers, stoves, washers and dryers, water heaters, flat-screen TVs. Phoenix trash customers only: air conditioners, tube TVs (2 a month free, then $20 each), batteries and oil, 1 fridge or freezer a year, 5 car tires a year (off the rim)

Won't take: Liquids, propane and Freon tanks, friable asbestos, contaminated soil, commercial quantities of batteries, bulbs or tires, off-road, semi and motorcycle tires

Reusable building materials: cabinets, windows and plumbing fixtures in good shape can go to the reuse drop-off here instead of the pit; ask at the scale house. Items go to the nonprofit Stardust Building Supplies.

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City of Phoenix North Gateway Transfer Station

Transfer Station

City of Phoenix Public Works

30205 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85085 Directions

📞 (602) 262-6251

Hours
Mon–Fri	5:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat	6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sun & city holidays	Closed

Fees

Phoenix residential trash customers: up to 1 ton a month free — bring your city services (water) bill and photo ID
Beyond the free ton and for everyone else, the City lists disposal at $55 a ton, $40 minimum
Unsecured load: $20 penalty. Spas and boats not cut into fourths: $50
Cash, credit or debit; deposits (cash only) when a vehicle is over 6,000 lbs, or 9,000 lbs for a resident with a water bill — usually $65–$180 for residential loads

Won't take: Liquids, propane and Freon tanks, friable asbestos, contaminated soil, commercial quantities of batteries, bulbs or tires, off-road, semi and motorcycle tires

Christmas Eve hours are 6 a.m. to noon at both stations.

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Phoenix bulk trash: by appointment only

Schedule a bulk trash appointment with the City before you put anything out. Each household gets its own pile — no combining with neighbors.

One pile, no more than 10 cubic yards, within 5 feet of the curb or the front edge of your property and 5 feet from anything fixed. Out by 5:30 a.m. on your appointment day.
Bag and tie grass, leaves and clippings. Cut branches under 12 inches across and 4 feet long.
Not accepted: household trash, loose clippings, hazardous waste, bricks, concrete, dirt, rock, asphalt, roofing, construction debris over 25 pounds or 4 feet, tires, glass, stumps, refrigerant appliances, more than two pallets, or anything in a Bagster bag.

Tires and fridges go to a transfer station instead: Phoenix trash customers can bring five tires a year and one refrigerant appliance a year.

Other places to dump in Phoenix

Several privately run transfer stations and construction-debris landfills operate in Phoenix, including the Lone Cactus and Deer Valley landfills in north Phoenix and the 7th Street, 7th Avenue and Sky Harbor transfer stations. They set their own prices and rules, so call before you load. The finder below lists them.

Every Arizona rate we've verified is side by side in our guide to what it costs to dump in Arizona.

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Common questions

Where is the dump in Phoenix?

The City's two transfer stations: 27th Avenue at 3060 S. 27th Ave. and North Gateway at 30205 N. Black Canyon Hwy. Both are open Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed Sundays and City holidays.

Is the Phoenix dump free for residents?

Yes, up to one ton a month, if you're a City of Phoenix residential trash customer. Bring your city services (water) bill and photo ID. Anything over a ton is charged.

How much does the Phoenix transfer station charge?

The City lists disposal at $55 a ton with a $40 minimum for loads beyond the free allowance. There's a $20 penalty for an unsecured load. Cash, credit and debit are accepted.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Phoenix?

Bulk trash is collected by appointment only; schedule it on the City's bulk trash page before setting anything out. The limit is one pile of 10 cubic yards per household.

Where can I take old tires in Phoenix?

Phoenix residents can take up to five car tires a year, off the rim, to either City transfer station. Off-road, semi and motorcycle tires aren't accepted.

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