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Transfer station

Maricopa County Cave Creek Transfer Station

3955 East Carefree Highway, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
Maricopa County Environmental Services (Waste Resources)
Hours
Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Maricopa County only.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Mattresses

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for mattresses
Mattress$8.00 each
  • Debit or credit cards only; no cash.

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for furniture
Furniture$8.00 each
  • Debit or credit cards only; no cash.

Couches

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for couches
Sofa / chair$8.00 each
  • Debit or credit cards only; no cash.

Refrigerators and freezers

Accepted with conditionsFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Large appliance (refrigerator, freezer)$8.00 each
  • Freon must be evacuated, compressor removed and tagged per EPA rules before the visit; bring documentation.
  • Debit or credit cards only; no cash.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for washers and dryers
Washer/dryer$8.00 each
  • Debit or credit cards only; no cash.

Scrap metal

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Large appliances are $8 each.

Tires

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Passenger and truck tires only, removed from the rim.
  • Limit: Up to 5 tires per visit.

Microwaves

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Computers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Televisions

AcceptedCost unknown
Fees for televisions
CRT$21.00 each

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Batteries

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Maricopa County Environmental Services: Maricopa County Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
    • Maricopa County's Cave Creek transfer station is at 3955 East Carefree Highway, Cave Creek, AZ 85331; phone 602-722-1908. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Cave Creek transfer station is open Wednesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All Maricopa County transfer stations accept only debit and credit cards; cash is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Maricopa County Environmental Services: Accepted Items & Fees (transfer stations) (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
    • County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Furniture, sofas/chairs and mattresses are $8 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CFC (Freon) appliances are accepted only if evacuated, compressor removed and tagged per EPA rules before the visit, with documentation. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Various metal items are accepted free; large appliances (air conditioners, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, washers/dryers, water heaters) are $8 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Passenger and truck tires are accepted, limit 5 per visit, removed from the rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted recyclable electronics include cell phones, printer cartridges, desktop/laptop computers, DVD players, fax machines and gaming systems. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted electronics also include LCD/CRT monitors, microwaves, printers, stereos and speakers, telephones and televisions (consoles, HDTV, plasma, portable). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Televisions of all kinds (consoles, HDTV, plasma, portable) are on the accepted electronics list. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paper, magazines, newspaper and cardboard are accepted recyclables; keep paper products dry. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Batteries and household hazardous waste are not accepted at county disposal facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Wet cell batteries (auto/marine/motorcycle) are prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.

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