Recycling in Fountain Hills, AZ

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Town of Fountain Hills: Republic Services - Trash Collection and Recycling (opens in new tab) · Town of Fountain Hills
  • The 2026 residential bulk collection took place in March; the Town switches to Universal Waste Systems on February 1, 2027, under an agreement that includes four bulk waste collections each year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cardboard accepted in recycling includes empty food boxes, milk and juice cartons, paper towel tubes and broken-down large boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Do not bag recyclables; bagged recycling goes to the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Town of Fountain Hills / Republic Services: 2026 Residential Bulk Waste Collection flyer (opens in new tab) · Town of Fountain Hills
  • The 2026 residential bulk collection (Republic Services, March-April 2026) was one day per zone, with items on the curb by 6 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Acceptable bulk items include furniture and some appliances (Freon must be removed). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household hazardous waste such as paint, chemicals and oil is not accepted in bulk collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Metal, rebar and fence posts are not accepted in bulk collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires, rims and automobile parts are not accepted in bulk collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cable boxes are listed as unacceptable bulk items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk piles must not exceed 6 cubic yards (4 ft high by 6 ft wide by 6 ft deep). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Town of Fountain Hills: Residential Electronics Recycling Events (opens in new tab) · Town of Fountain Hills
  • The Town provides its residents with free electronics recycling events, with Republic Services as provider. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted e-waste includes computers, computer monitors, copiers, faxes, telecommunication equipment, video recorders, cameras and cable TV boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TVs that are not flat-screen carry a $25 charge, cash only. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
  • Westech will not accept cathode ray tubes (CRTs); rear-projection TVs, vacuums, hair dryers, speakers and remotes are also not collected. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
  • The Town page lists the next electronics recycling event as TBD. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Town of Fountain Hills: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Town of Fountain Hills
  • The event lets residents dispose of old paint, gasoline, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, cleaners and similar waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The 2026 event is Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8 a.m.–noon, in the Fountain Hills High School parking lot (16100 E. Palisades Blvd). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Town works with Republic Services to provide the event to Town residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona: Goodwill Fountain Hills Blvd. & Palisades Blvd. location page (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
  • Goodwill Fountain Hills Blvd. & Palisades Blvd. is at 13757 N Fountain Hills Blvd; phone 480-530-4719. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open every day, 8 a.m.–10 p.m.. Checked October 26, 2026.

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