Northwest Regional Landfill

A working landfill on the west side of Surprise that handles the final disposal of trash for residential and commercial haulers. Locals and commercial trucks both use it, and it’s the place where loads actually get buried rather than just sorted or transferred. The desert setting and large tipping area make it feel like a big, open site rather than a compact transfer station.

There’s a security/weighing booth you drive past, and most people pull up to the scale at the entrance and again on the way out since charges are typically by weight. The site is spread out with big dirt roads and active cells where trucks tip; expect dust and sparse shade on hot days. Recycling and drop-off points, if present, are usually off to one side and the main tipping area is clearly visible from the approach. Weekends and seasonal cleanups can create lines, so there’s often a string of trucks and trailers queued near the booth.