Republic Services Apache Junction Landfill

Republic Services Apache Junction Landfill is the big landfill off S Tomahawk Rd that handles the end-of-the-line garbage for the area. Locals and haulers drop off household and commercial loads here, so expect trucks and trailers around the entrance. It’s the place where material actually gets buried instead of being processed elsewhere.

There’s an entrance booth and a scale, and loads get weighed - tipping fees are charged by weight with a minimum fee structure rather than per-item pricing. Pull up to the booth, they’ll direct where to tip, then drive up to the working face or a drop point; large trucks are common. The site is broad and exposed, so it looks dusty and open, especially on dry, windy days. Weekend or seasonal cleanups tend to bring a line of vehicles, while weekdays feel less crowded.