Maricopa County New River Transfer Station

A no-frills transfer station used by residents of New River and nearby areas who need a closer spot than the big regional landfills. Small in scale compared with a full landfill, it handles household drop-offs and loads from local haulers. The place feels like a working yard rather than a park-practical and plain.

Pull up to an entrance booth and then follow the flow of traffic to the unloading area; there are compacting bays and a few open tipping spots. The ground is gravelly and dusty, especially in dry months, and the whole site sits out in the sun with limited shade. Recycling or drop-off containers are usually grouped to one side of the main yard, so keep an eye out as lanes split. Weekends and spring cleanup days get backed up, so lines can form at the entrance and at the scales that handle truck loads.