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Apache Junction Landfill
Apache Junction Landfill, 4050 South Tomahawk Road, Apache Junction, 85219, Arizona
Apache Junction Landfill at 4050 South Tomahawk Road is the local landfill in Apache Junction where trash gets buried rather than processed. Homeowners hauling pickup loads and larger commercial haulers both make runs here when they need to get rid of bulky refuse.
Drive up and expect to stop for a scale - landfills in the area typically charge tipping fees by weight, so there’s often a weigh-in and a weigh-out. The facility sits on a large, open lot with dirt and compacted areas rather than smooth pavement, and trucks usually pull up near the working face to dump. If recycling drop-offs are offered they’re generally off to one side; lines can form on weekends and during spring cleanup season. Bring a vehicle that can handle gravel and be ready to follow on-site directions once inside.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure tarps on loose loads so paper, yard waste or light debris doesn’t blow out during the trip in.
- Sort bulky items and recyclables before reaching the gate to avoid extra trips circling while you decide where things go.
- Avoid weekend mornings and peak spring cleanup times if possible - those are when waits get longest.
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