Aerosol cans (empty shaving cream/ deodorant/ cooking spray type cans) can  be recycled at the City of Surprise Public Works yard located on Westgate Street across the street from the Arizona Emissions Testing Center. This is near Bell and Grand. Go to 134th and Bell (Big "O" tires is on corner). Go down 134th past TNT carwash and turn left on to Westgate. Go one short block down Westgate, look for blue recycling bins sitting in parking area on right. Make sure the cans are empty.

Aluminum can recycling in America is declining, to find out why, take a look at http://www.emagazine.com/view/?4081  To recycle your aluminum cans, go to Kiwanis Club recycle bin in parking area behind Sun City West Sundome Shopping Plaza at R.H.Johnson and Camino Del Sol, go to end of alley behind stores. Look for large aluminum can recyle bin. Do not drop pie plates, foil or other aluminum products. Rinse cans and crush if you need space.

Aluminum cans can also be recycled at the City of Surprise Public Works yard located on Westgate Street across the street from the Arizona Emissions Testing Center. This is near Bell and Grand. Go to 134th and Bell (Big "O" tires is on corner). Go down 134th past TNT carwash and turn left on to Westgate. Go one short block down Westgate, look for blue recycling bins sitting in parking area on right. Crush the cans.

Antifreeze and other automotive liquids are considered hazardous waste and two options are available for disposal. Option one is to find local companies specializing in hazardous waste disposal. They are listed on http://earth911.org. Enter "antifreeze" in the category box on the top of the page and enter zip code "85375' in the where box. A list of hazardous waste disposal companies closest to Sun City West will be displayed. Call before going to determine if they accept drop off of hazardous waste and if a fee is charged. The second option is to retain the hazardous waste until the next local Maricopa County Hazardous waste drop-off event. PORA will advise as to the date and locations as they are scheduled.  

Automobile batteries, rechargeable and nickel cadmium (niCd), alkaline, some nickel metal hydride (NiMh), and lithium batteries can be recycled at Interstate Batteries, 13754 W. Bell Road (in front of Home Depot at the corner of Grand and Bell), Surprise. Call 623-584-1300 for details on battery recycling and more information.

Rechargeable batteries can also be recycled at Best Buy, 13711 West Bell Road Surprise, AZ 85374 (623) 546-3108. For a more complete list of nearby locations accepting rechargeable batteries, go to

and type zip code 85375 in the search window. Many nearby locations will display. 

Corrugated cardboard boxes can be recycled by going to the Lions Club recycle bin behind Sun City West Sundome Shopping Plaza at R.H.Johnson and Camino Del Sol, go to end of the alley behind stores. Look for the large cardboard recycle bin. Be sure to flatten the boxes.

Cereal boxes are sometimes called chipboard. Other examples of chipboard are detergent boxes, 6- and 12-pack beverage containers, empty paper towel tubes,  and other dry food boxes. Cereal and chipboard boxes can be recycled by going to the Lions Club recycle bin behind Sun City West Sundome Shopping Plaza at R.H.Johnson and Camino Del Sol, go to end of the alley behind stores. Place them in the the large cardboard recycle bin. Do not place them in with newspapers. 

Working computer monitors can be recycled at Goodwill Industries, 14063 Grand Ave. (one block south of the Outback restaurant). Call 623-474-3550 for details.Westech Recyclers, click here Westech for details.

See AZstrut.org, an organization that helps students learn about electronics and has pick-up dates listed.

See Stardust Supply at earth911.org/search-recycle-details.

Working computer printers can be recycled at the drive-thru donation center at Goodwill Industries, 14063 Grand Ave. (one block south of the Outback restaurant). Call 623-474-3550 for details or recycled at Westech Recyclers, click on  earth911.org/search-recycle-details for details.

Working computer scanners can be recycled at the drive-thru donation center at Goodwill Industries, 14063 Grand Ave. (one block south of the Outback restaurant). Call 623-474-3550 for details or recycled at Westech Recyclers, click on  earth911.org/search-recycle-details for details.

Working computers can be recycled at the drive-thru donation center at Goodwill Industries, 14063 Grand Ave. (one block south of the Outback restaurant). Call 623-474-3550 for details. Non-working computers are considered hazardous waste due to lead and other hazardous components. This equipment should be dropped off at periodic Maricopa County Hazardous Waste Drop-off Events. PORA will communicate time and dates of these events as they are scheduled.
Click on http://earth911.org/electronics/proper-disposal-and-recycling-of-e-waste/ for an extensive list of computer retailers and manufacturers who have "take-back" programs that allow consumers to recycle/dispose of old computers and other electronic items.
Click on earth911.org/search-recycle-details for added local firms who will recycle computers.

Working copy machines can be recycled at the drive-thru donation center at Goodwill Industries, 14063 Grand Ave. (one block south of the Outback restaurant). Call 623-474-3550 for details or recycled at Westech Recyclers, click on  earth911.org/search-recycle-details for details.

Working electonic equipment (VCR, DVD, telephones, etc.) can be recycled at the drive-thru donation center at Goodwill Industries, 14063 Grand Ave. (one block south of the Outback restaurant). Call 623-474-3550 for details. Non-working electronic equipment is considered hazardous waste due to lead and other hazardous components. This equipment should be dropped off at periodic Maricopa County Hazardous Waste Drop-off Events. PORA will communicate time and dates of these events as they are scheduled. Click on http://earth911.org/electronics/proper-disposal-and-recycling-of-e-waste/ for an extensive list of computer retailers and manufacturers who have "take-back" programs that allow consumers to recycle/dispose of old computers and other electronic items.

Working fax machines can be recycled at the drive-thru donation center at Goodwill Industries, 14063 Grand Ave. (one block south of the Outback restaurant). Call 623-474-3550 for details or recycled at Westech Recyclers, click on  earth911.org/search-recycle-details for details.

Parks & Sons will do "Free" pickup of Propane Tanks, Fire Extinquishers and Cooking Oil in container with lid.  You just need to call them at 623-974-4791 to schedule the pickup as they do send a special truck.

Nonworking fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs are considered hazardous waste because of their mercury content. DO NOT DISPOSE OF THEM IN YOUR REGULAR HOUSEHOLD TRASH. A list of possible organizations that may accept nonworking fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs can be obtained by going to earth911.org/recycling/ . Enter fluorescent bulbs and 85375 into the "Find a Recycling Center" window and then call listed companies for current policies.

Or you can safely store them and drop them off at periodic Maricopa County Hazardous Waste Drop-off Events. PORA will communicate time and dates of these events as they are scheduled. What to do if a fluorescent bulb breaks? See instructions at http://www.epa.gov/mercury/spills/index.htm#flourescent  For more information on CFL's, see www.energystar.gov/index.cfm

Used greeting cards can be used in the Interfaith Adult Care Center at 144495 R.H. Johson (Corner of Stardust and R. H. Johnson. Remove the parts of the card that contain message and signature and deliver in packets of ten to the Interfaith Care Center. Call for information at  623-584-0040.

Paint, Electronics, Batteries, Motor Oil, Transmission Fluid, Computers, Anti-freeze, Fluorescent light bulbs, Tires (limit of 5) can be disposed of at Maricopa County Solid Waste Transfer Stations.  The stations are located at 32450 W Salome HWY, Arlington and 40135 N HWY 60, Morristown. The stations are open from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday – Saturday.

You can recycle other items in addition to Household Hazardous Waste.  Please see Maricopa County Solid Waste Department website or Patience Monroe, Solid Waste Management   Tel: 602.506.3027

http://www.maricopa.gov/solid_waste/rec1.htm

Maricopa County also sponsors a Hazardous Waste Drop-Off event in Sun City West each fall.  Please watch for information in your weekly PORA Newsletter.

Some inkjet cartridges can be recycled at Cartridge World in Surprise. Call 623-214-1115 for details. Best Buy at 13711 W. Bell, 623-546-3108 and Office Max 13722 W. Bell 623-584-6211 also recycle inkjet cartridges, call for details. We throw away one print cartridge every eight seconds and use one gallon of oil to manufacture a new one.  Here's an article on where to recycle them. Click on earth911.org/blog/2008/05/12/stop-the-presses/

Junk Mail can be dropped off at the Lions Club recycle bins behind Sun City West Sundome Shopping Plaza at R.H.Johnson and Camino Del Sol, go to end of the alley behind stores. Integrate the junk mail with newspapers. Look for the large newspaper recycle bin. Place newspapers and junk mail in carts in front of bin.
To decrease the chances of your name being rented, sold, or exchanged by catalog or other direct mail companies, consider using the Direct Marketing Association's Mail Preference Service at www.DMAChoice.org . This service will remove your name from DMA member prospect lists.  DMA recently dropped the credit card verification and fee requirements.

If the appliance/household furniture is not able to be reused, call Parks and Sons (623-794-4791) for pickup. They will transport the item to a landfill for disposal. A fee is charged.  TV's and other hazardous waste electronics should not be transported to a landfill.
If the furniture item is still is still usable, call or visit the Sun City West Thrift store at 14445 W. R. H. Johnson on the corner of Stardust and R.H. Johnson. Telephone number is  623-584-3869, they will pick up lightly used furniture.

Contact your pharmacy to dispose of old Medicine.

Medicine Bottles - please remove the caps.  Both the caps and empty medicine bottles can be recycled in the roll-off bin in parking area in the alley behind Sun Dome Shopping Plaza at R. H. Johnson and Camino Del Sol. This bin can accept milk jugs, water bottles, detergent and fabric softener bottles, etc. Look for a #1, #2, #3 or #4 inside the recycling triangle on or near bottom of container.

Used motor oil can be recycled at WalMart Tire and Lube Express Center, 13370 W. Bell, Surprise, Call for details at 623-544-2228. Limit five gallons per visit.

Checker Auto Parts at 13420 Bell Road (next to Big "O" tires at 134th and Bell) also may accept used motor oil. Call 623-214-5292 for current store policies.

Auto Zone at 13355 Grand (in front of Lowes) also may accept used motor oil. Call 623-556-1206 for current store policies.

Parks & Sons will do "Free" pickup of Propane Tanks, Fire Extinquishers and Cooking Oil in container with lid.  You just need to call them at 623-974-4791 to schedule the pickup as they do send a special truck.

Packing peanuts and bubble wrap in good condition can be recycled at the UPS Store, 5350 W. Bell, Glendale (in the Kohl's shopping center)623-298-5411.
Express Pak Drop Off accepts styrofoam, foam wrap, packing peanuts, bubble wrap and foam rubber in good condition. They are located at 3310 W. Bell, Phoenix 85053. Telephone 602-942-0700. This site is located one building north of Bell Road facing 33rd Avenue, please make sure all materials are clean. Call for hours.

Latex based paints are not considered hazardous waste.
* Tips for Paint Disposal: If there is not a leftover paint collection program available in your area, the easy method of paint disposal is to dry it out, but you can only do this with latex paint as it is non-hazardous. Before paint disposal you should find a safe location for paint disposal that is away from children and pets. The methods of paint disposal: start with pouring it onto several sheets of newspaper or in a box with absorbent material such as shredded paper or kitty litter, then let it dry completely. After that, when the paint is dry you can wrap it up and throw it away. You may also be able to clean out and recycle the can.

Plastic bags can only be recycled at local supermarkets. Basha's, Safeway, Walmart and Albertson supermarkets all have bag bins near the entrance to their stores. Do not place plastic bags of any size in the plastics recycling bin in the alley behind Safeway. 

You may put medicine which is no longer needed into the regular household trash. Special disposal as household hazardous waste is not necessary. PLEASE DO NOT DISPOSE OF MEDICINE BY POURING IT DOWN THE DRAIN OR TOILET. This can introduce medications into the local drinking water  system. Remove the patient's name from the vial or bottle. If possible, make the remaining medication unusable. For example, crush pills or tablets, mix with kitty litter and place vial or bottle, and the medication, into your regular household trash.

Parks & Sons will do "Free" pickup of Propane Tanks, Fire Extinquishers and Cooking Oil in container with lid.  You just need to call them at 623-974-4791 to schedule the pickup as they do send a special truck.

Same bin as plastic containers!!! PORA and Parks & Sons- Look for roll-off bin in parking area in the alley behind Sun Dome Shopping Plaza at R. H. Johnson and Camino Del Sol. This bin can accept plastic containers, steel and tin cans. Clean and rinse the items. Crush them (stepping on them works real good) if you can. Please, no plastic bags and no plastic sheeting in this bin.

Steel/Tin cans can also be recycled at the City of Surprise Public Works yard located on Westgate Street across the street from the Arizona Emissions Testing Center. This is near Bell and Grand. Go to 134th and Bell (Big "O" tires is on corner). Go down 134th past TNT carwash and turn left on to Westgate. Go one short block down Westgate, look for blue recycling bins sitting in parking area on right. Clean and rinse the cans.

Express Pak Drop Off accepts styrofoam, foam wrap, packing peanuts, bubble wrap and foam rubber in good condition. They are located at 3310 W. Bell, Phoenix 85053. Telephone 602-942-0700. This site is located one building north of Bell Road facing 33rd Avenue, please make sure all materials are clean. Call for hours.

Working telephones can be recycled at the drive-thru donation center at Goodwill Industries, 14063 Grand Ave. (one block south of the Outback restaurant). Call 623-474-3550 for details or recycled at Westech Recyclers, click on  earth911.org/search-recycle-details for details.

Working TV sets can be recycled at the drive-thru donation center at Goodwill Industries, 14063 Grand Ave. (one block south of the Outback restaurant). Call 623-474-3550 for details. Non-working TV sets are considered hazardous waste due to lead and other hazardous components.

A list of possible organizations that may accept TV's and othe electronic equipment can be obtained by going to earth911.org/recycling/ . Enter TV and 85375 into the "Find a Recycling Center" window and then call listed companies for current policies. TV's and other electronic equipment can also be dropped off at periodic Maricopa County Hazardous Waste Drop-off Events. PORA will communicate the time and dates of these events as they are scheduled.

Tires can be recycled at Discount Tires (in front of WalMart) 13742 W. Bell in Surprise, 623-544-2811. Limit of four tires, $2 fee per tire is charged. Call to verify before visit as store policies can change.

Working VCR's can be recycled at the drive-thru donation center at Goodwill Industries, 14063 Grand Ave. (one block south of the Outback restaurant). Call 623-474-3550 for details or recycled at Westech Recyclers, click on  earth911.org/search-recycle-details for details. 

Call Parks and Sons (623-794-4791) for pickup. A fee is charged.