Landfill

The City of Glendale Municipal Landfill is located at 11480 W. Glendale Avenue, on the north side of the road. The landfill is a responsible, progressive and environmentally sound long-term solution to solid waste management essential to the future health, welfare and prosperity of Glendale residents. The Glendale Municipal Landfill and Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) serve approximately 55,000 Glendale households and many surrounding communities. The landfill receives 351,000 tons of refuse and the MRF processes approximately 15,500 tons of recyclables annually. The landfill has Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA’s) in place with multiple cities, which include Avondale, Phoenix, and Peoria.

• Non-liquid municipal solid waste - garbage, trash, and other wastes from households, commercial or industrial facilities. Unwashed and sealed drums are prohibited.
• Construction debris from demolition and construction activities.
• Yard Clippings - grass, leaves, trees.
• Animals - pets only.
• Pesticide containers (punctured and rinsed at least three (3) times).
• Non-infectious medical waste- residents must place medical sharps into a hard plastic container and place container into a dark plastic bag before disposing. Autoclaved sickroom waste - all sickroom waste must have supporting documentation. (No hypodermic needles or other sharp objects from hospitals, clinics, laboratories, dentist, etc.)
• Household hazardous waste (HHW): Limited to hazardous waste from households. This includes paint & stains, antifreeze, motor oil, filters & other automotive fluids, pool chemicals, household chemicals & pesticides. ALL liquids MUST be contained in the original container and/or marked to identify its contents).
• Flammable liquids will be accepted from residential customers only. Commercial customers may not dispose of any flammable liquids.
• Travel trailers, boats, and motorcycles will be accepted under the following conditions: You must present a clear title, free of liens, and a matching driver’s license. All fluids must be removed, and all propane tanks must be empty.
• Empty propane tanks.

• Automobiles - including trucks, bodies, and frames.
• Batteries and tires – Glendale, Avondale and Peoria residents are allowed 5 tires without rims per load.
• Asbestos - friable and non-friable.
• Septage - pumpage from septic tanks.
• Petroleum contaminated soil.
• Industrial and commercial process wastes - liquid and solids.
• Hazardous waste – household hazardous waste from commercial haulers.
• Incinerator ash
• Infectious medical waste - including waste blood, serum, plasma, blood products, contaminated hypodermic needles, syringes, scalpel blades, or sharps from hospitals, clinics, laboratories, dentist, etc.

Commercial

The disposal rate is $52.58 per ton (includes $2.00 environmental fee). Minimum fee per use is $47.58, (includes $2.00 environmental fee).

Glendale Residents

To qualify as a Glendale Resident, and receive the reduced rate,

• the single-family home or duplex must be within the City of Glendale city limits and receive residential sanitation services provided by the City of Glendale.
  • Please note: Apartment complexes, mobile home parks and other housing do not qualify for reduced rates. County islands with a Glendale address also do not qualify for the reduced rate.
• the resident must provide proof of residency by providing a current utility bill and picture identification.

Once per month, Glendale residents may bring one load containing up to 2,000 pounds of refuse generated from your residential property to the Glendale Landfill for disposal free of charge. Any weight over 2,000 pounds, or any additional loads disposed of at the Glendale Landfill during that month will be charged at the current applicable rate of $15.79 per ton.

• Example: A resident delivering 1,200 pounds on a visit to the landfill would not be charged for disposal; however, a resident delivering 2,200 pounds on a visit to the landfill would be charged $15.79 per ton for the 200 pounds—$1.58 exceeding the 2,000 pound fee waiver limit.

Avondale, Goodyear and Peoria Residents

Residents will be charged a reduced rate in accordance with their city's agreements. To qualify for the reduced rate, the resident must provide proof of residency by providing a photo ID and a current utility bill. The utility bill must be dated within the past two months. The resident must reside within the city limits. The refuse must be generated from the resident's own dwelling.

Hard to handle waste $152.58 per ton (includes $2.00 environmental fee). Items measuring four feet long or two feet in diameter may be charged at this rate. This specifically includes stumps, trees, concrete and other solid items.

Refrigerant Components $25.00 per unit. Items such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units and water coolers contain refrigerant. The refrigerant evacuation fee is charged at the cost recovery rate per unit and subject to change based on market conditions.

Tires Residential car or truck tires will only be accepted from Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear and Avondale residents. The tire must be removed from the rim.

Recycling Drop-Off Customers can drop off recyclables within a designated area at the Glendale Municipal Landfill site. Paper, cans, plastic containers, and cardboard boxes are collected at the recycling drop-off area. A separate bin for glass bottles and containers is also located in this area. These items are accepted at no cost. Once you enter the Landfill you will see blue signs directing where the drop off location is.

When you enter off of Glendale Avenue, stay to the right of the scale house and drive north. Once you get to the stop sign, drive straight and you will see three blue recycle bins ahead.