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1. How do I dispose of paint?

Paint can be recycled for a fee at businesses, such as Stericycle Specialty Waste Solutions and Household Hazardous Waste Pickup. Please call 602-276-7602 for more information.

Paint may also be disposed of as trash after it has been hardened. To harden paint, add paint hardener (may be purchased at home improvement stores) or, clay cat litter to the paint, leave the paint can open and let it dry. When paint is dry, leave the lid off and dispose of in your regular trash.

2. I have just remodeled my bathroom; can I bring the construction debris to your transfer station?

No. Construction debris of any kind is not allowed.

3. Can I bring my old refrigerator for disposal?

For an $8 fee county transfer stations can take used refrigerator's after the Freon is evacuated, the compressor is removed and tagged by an appropriate vendor.  Item will not be accepted if item has not met these conditions.

4. What can I do with my household hazardous waste (HHW) through the county?

Contact your municipality to see if there is an HHW event in your area. The county transfer stations can take a limited amount (5 gallons) of used oil and antifreeze for recycling but no other HHW items. Bring them to a Transfer Station.

5. What companies can I go to do dispose my household hazardous waste (HHW)?

Companies such as, Stericycle Specialty Waste Solutions may take other household hazardous waste (HHW) material for a fee (PDF). Please contact them for more information.

6. Can I dispose of my light bulbs at a county transfer station?

The county transfer stations accept incandescent, LED and non mercury coating fluorescent light bulbs. Companies such as Batteries Plus Bulbs may recycle fluorescent bulbs that contain mercury. Please contact the nearest location, fees may apply; visit their website to find a store near you.

7. How should I dispose of my empty grill propane tank?

Small camping propane tanks (Coleman) may be thrown away in the trash after the tank has been properly emptied. Larger tanks for home gas grills may not be thrown away in the trash. For alternative ideas please visit the Amerigas website.