Trash & Recycling

Trash & recycling carts delivered Aug. 16-Sept. 2; service to begin Sept. 13
Queen Creek residents will soon be receiving their trash and recycling carts for the new Town-wide trash and recycling services, which begin in most areas the week of Sept. 13. The carts are scheduled to be delivered curbside to most Town residences beginning August 16 through Sept. 2. Informational packets with details about service start dates, scheduled pick-up days and other useful service information will be included with the carts when they are delivered.

Town-wide trash & recycling services
The Queen Creek Town Council approved a contract with Right Away Disposal (RAD) for Town-wide trash and recycling services. To help you get ready for the new service, the Town has provided the information below.

Every year, the United States generates approximately 230 million tons of "trash"—about 4.6 pounds per person per day. Less than one-quarter of it is recycled; the rest is incinerated or buried in landfills. What can you do?

Details of Service		Environment
	An introductory letter, with information about trash, recycling and bulk pick-up days; frequently asked questions; and forms required for special requests; was mailed to Town residents in May.		Between 1960 and 2008 the amount of waste created by each person nearly doubled–from 2.7 to 4.5 pounds per day. We can all help protect our environment. Check out Chapter 10 of the Town Code: Health and Sanitation.
Trash & Recycling Schedule		Bulk Collection Schedule
	Trash and recycling services will occur once per week. See schedule for details. View the holiday event calendar for information about service holidays.		Bulk trash services will occur once per month. See schedule for details.
Trash & Bulk FAQs		Recycling FAQs
	Review the FAQs for answers to common questions about trash and bulk services.		Review the FAQs for answers to common questions about recycling.
Acceptable Recyclable Material		Explore the Recycling  Facts
	What types of materials can I recycle? The recycling flier identifies which items are acceptable to put in your recycling container.		Learn how recycling makes a difference by exploring the "Recycling Facts." This is a fun activity for children to learn how recycling helps the environment.

If you have questions about the Town's trash and recycling services after reading the information above, please call 480-358-3450 or submit an electronic request for additional assistance.

• For information about area landfill and transfer stations, including contact and pricing information, visit the Landfill FAQs page.