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Certified Autism Center and CAPRA Accredited

(480) 503-6200

 recreation@gilbertaz.gov

Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: Closed

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Our mission is to Anticipate. Create. Help People. We're working to become the City of the Future and keep the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future. We are proud of our culture, which reflects our shared values, beliefs and practices.  It's our behavioral compass, and who we aspire to be.

The department is proud to be be CAPRA accredited and several facilities and parks have earned the Certified Autism Center designation from the IBCCES. All services are provided by a dedicated team focused on fairness, trust, inclusion and innovation with a commitment to excellence.

 

 

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Mobile Drop-Off Event for Household Hazardous Waste, Shredding, Glass Recycling and Donations

  • Date: 02/28/2026 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM  
  • Location: Gilbert Public Works Department
    900 E. Juniper Avenue
    Gilbert , Arizona 85234
  • Introduction: For one day only, the Gilbert Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be mobilized at the Gilbert Public Works Department. This event provides a safe and convenient way for residents to drop off items that require special handling and are not accepted through curbside collection.
Have items piling up that can’t go in your trash or recycling bins? On Saturday, February 28 from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Gilbert residents can take advantage of a free, drive-through drop-off event offering multiple disposal and recycling services in one convenient stop. 

 

For one day only, the Gilbert Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be mobilized at the Gilbert Public Works Department, located at 900 E. Juniper Avenue. This event provides a safe and convenient way for residents to drop off items that require special handling and are not accepted through curbside collection. 

Staff will unload items directly from vehicle trunks, ensuring a quick and convenient experience. Educational outreach booths will be available along the route, allowing residents to learn more about waste reduction and sustainability without leaving their vehicles. 

Additionally, the Gilbert Police Department will host its Annual Document Shredding Event, providing free and secure shredding for up to five boxes of documents per vehicle. Residents are asked to remove folders, binder clips, and any metal or plastic materials prior to drop-off. 

This event is open only to Gilbert utility residents. A current Gilbert utility bill and matching photo ID are required to participate. Commercial waste will not be accepted. 

Accepted Items 

  • Household hazardous waste 

  • Secure document shredding 

  • Electronic waste 

  • Batteries (lithium, alkaline, lead acid, and more) 

  • Large appliances 

  • Mixed metal 

  • Tires (must be off the rim) 

  • Glass 

  • Goodwill donations 

  • And more! 

What to Bring 

  • A current Gilbert utility bill 

  • A matching photo ID 

For safety, all items must be boxed or contained. Please do not bring materials in garbage bags. 

To view the full list of acceptable and unacceptable items, visit gilbertaz.gov/hhw. 

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