Painted Desert Regional

Painted Desert Regional in Joseph City is the local place people use to drop off household trash and other bulky stuff that won’t fit in curbside cans. Located out on North Porter Avenue, it’s the kind of desert facility that mostly serves nearby homes and small haulers.

Driving in, expect a small entrance area with a booth where vehicles stop before heading onto the site. Pull up to the unloading area and follow the flow of trucks and pickups; large piles and open compacting areas are visible from the main drive. The yard is exposed-sun and dust are noticeable, especially in late spring and summer-and traffic picks up on weekends and during seasonal cleanups. There’s a practical, utilitarian feel: spread-out lanes for different loads and the occasional heavy equipment moving material around.