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A city-run solid waste site in Mesa that handles household trash, recycling and yard debris for local residents. Locals drop things off here when the curbside pickup won't do or during cleanup projects, and the place feels like a working city yard rather than a retail spot.
Drive up to a manned entrance booth and be prepared to stop; there is typically a scale so vehicles get weighed on the way in or out. The site is large and dusty, with piles, bins and open tipping areas spread out - Arizona wind and dryness mean dust is noticeable on breezy days. Pull up to clearly marked lanes for different drop-offs, then back into a tipping spot; traffic gets slow when weekends or seasonal cleanups roll around. Recycling and yard waste areas are usually separate from the household trash area, so look for signs or arrows as weathers change visibility.
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Before You Go
- Tie down loose yard waste and cover dusty loads if possible - wind in Arizona kicks up fast.
- Expect delays on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup; plan a weekday or late afternoon visit if timing matters.
- Have the vehicle staged and any items sorted before getting to the booth to keep the line moving.
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