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Household Hazardous Waste Event flyer
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.

Please note: The Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be closed on February 28 while staff support this special event.

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.

In addition to household hazardous waste services, 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.

Lastly, several local community partners, including Goodwill, Treasures for Teachers, the American Legion Post 39, and Lions Club will be onsite to collect unique items for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal, giving residents even more opportunities to keep materials out of the landfill. Find a list of accepted items below.

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!
Community Partner Drop-Offs

Residents may also drop off the following items through our community partners:

Please ensure all donated items are clean and in acceptable condition.

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. 

Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Note: Hazardous waste drop-off is available to Gilbert residents only, the swap shop is available to the public.

For the safety of our technicians please box and contain all items. Do not bring materials in garbage bags.

This 4,000 square foot facility is a place where Gilbert residents can safely dispose of many household hazardous waste materials. We take everything from paint to pool chemicals and many things in between. These products should be household in nature and quantity. There is a limit of 10 gallons on any single liquid type.

See all accepted items below.

Over 90% of the material collected is reused or recycled through one of our vendors or our on-site Paint Reuse Program.

Safety precautions to follow

  • Do not mix different materials together in the same container
  • Keep batteries separate from all other materials 
  • Do not bag or box light bulbs with any other materials
  • Keep products in original containers with legible labels
  • Place containers in cardboard boxes or plastic totes with lids securely fastened for safe transport
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Acceptable Items

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Items NOT Accepted
  • All types of batteries
  • Automobile tires without rims (5 tire limit per year)
  • Automotive fuels and fluids*
  • Camping cylinders (limit 20)
  • Cooking oil*
  • E-Waste: TVs (Flat Screen Only), Laptops, computer cell phones, and printers
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fluorescent light bulbs (CFL's, HID, Neon) 
  • Herbicides and pesticides*
  • Household cleaners*
  • Paints and stains-latex and oil based*
  • Pool chemicals
  • Propane tanks (standard bbq size)
  • Scrap metal
  • Smoke detectors/thermostats
  • Very small appliances (without Freon)
*There is a limit of 10 gallons of any single liquid type per day. Oil/gas/coolant containers returned upon request.
  • Business/commercial hazardous waste of any kind
  • Large appliances: contact customer service at (480) 503-6400 for White Goods pickup
  • Small appliances: place in trash bin
  • Electronics: CRT TVs, microwaves, and vacuums. Place out with your bulk trash.
  • Asbestos 
  • Automobile tires with rims
  • Explosives and ammunition
  • Medical sharps
  • Prescription drugs**
  • Trash/Recycle (Black or Blue can items)
  • Radioactive material
  • 55 gallon drums of material

No containers over 5 gallons will be accepted.

** Gilbert offers 24 hour prescription drug drop-off boxes at these Gilbert Police Department locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Residents must have a valid state or federal ID and Town of Gilbert utility bill.

  • Upon arriving to HHW, residents will remain in their vehicle while a technician verifies ID/utility bill – there will be signage directing residents where to go.

  • Residents will unload their own items onto a sanitized cart, unless assistance is needed.

  • HHW technicians will be wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) while interacting with residents.

Hours of Operation

Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Closed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday

Closed on Town Holidays

(480) 503-6800
2224 E Queen Creek Road
Gilbert, AZ 85297

Short temporary closures may also occur for material processing.
Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

 

Learn more about hazardous household materials and how to reduce your use on our HHW Tips page.  

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