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Contractors Landfill & Recycling sits on N Center St and gets used by a mix of homeowners doing cleanouts and small contractors dropping off recyclables. It's a working recycling center in Mesa that focuses on keeping materials out of the landfill. People come here for bulk drop-offs and for common recyclables rather than curbside stuff.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and be ready to pull forward onto a scale - the site routes vehicles in and out so there’s a weigh-in and weigh-out. The recycling bins and roll-offs are clustered to the right past the booth, with larger open bays and flat concrete pads for sorting. Expect a dusty, open yard typical of Arizona facilities; shaded areas are limited and surfaces can be gravel or packed dirt. Weekends and early spring cleanup times usually see longer lines and more traffic through the lot.
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Before You Go
- Tie or bag loose materials so nothing blows out during the drive; wind and dust are common in Mesa.
- Sort loads roughly by material before pulling up - cardboard, metal, and mixed recyclables often need separate places to unload.
- Bring help for heavy items; the ground can be uneven and lifting large bins or appliances is easier with an extra set of hands.
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