Arizona
Transfer station
North Phoenix (Maricopa County) transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for City of Phoenix North Gateway Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Open to the public at the gate rate. City of Phoenix residential solid waste customers get one free load of up to 1 ton each calendar month with a current city services (water) bill showing paid trash service and a matching photo ID.
Hours
- Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturday 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Closed Sunday
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Phoenix residential customer, one load up to 1 ton per month | Free |
| Over 1 ton, or other customers | $55 per ton ($40 minimum) |
| Refrigerant appliance | $20 each (residents get one free) |
| CRT TV or monitor | 2 per household per month free, then $20 each plus disposal |
| Passenger tires, rims removed | 5 per resident per year free |
| Unsecured load penalty | $20 |
| Boats and spas not cut into fourths | $50 penalty |
Hazardous waste
Regulated hazardous waste, PCBs, radioactive and infectious waste are prohibited; see the city household hazardous waste program. Non-friable asbestos only with prior approval (602-262-6251); no friable asbestos.
Holiday closures
Closed Sunday and on MLK Day, Presidents Day, Farmworkers Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Veterans Day (closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026), Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas and New Year's Day. Christmas Eve 6 a.m.-noon; regular hours New Year's Eve.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Scale house takes cash and credit cards; no checks or money orders. Cash deposits are required when a vehicle and trailer exceed 6,000 lbs (9,000 lbs for a resident with a water bill); residential deposits usually run $65-$180.
- Appliances, CRT and flat TVs are accepted; no off-road, semi or motorcycle tires.
- Staff may direct you to sort cardboard, scrap metal, appliances, batteries and green waste for diversion.
- Commercial customers need an Express Exit Disposal Permit decal per vehicle.
- 1/2 mile northeast of the Dixileta Dr. exit (exit 220) off I-17.
Nearby Arizona towns
- Chandler (Maricopa County) transfer station
- Flagstaff landfill
- Flagstaff household hazardous waste drop-off
- Gilbert household hazardous waste drop-off
- Glendale (Maricopa County) landfill
- Mesa (Maricopa County) household hazardous waste drop-off
- Phoenix (Maricopa County) transfer station
- Pima County transfer station
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.