Celebrate Earth Day, Every Day in Queen Creek! April is Earth Month in our community.

EARTH MONTH EVENTS

The Town is hosting various Earth Month events and activities — find out what's next right here.

♻️ QC Recycles Drop-off Event

 QC Recycles Event Pre-Registration

QC Recycles events are open to all Town residents — click here to find out if you live in Queen Creek.

Accepted items:

  • Appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, washers and dryers)
  • Batteries (dry cell, single use consumer batteries; such as AAA, AA, C, D, 9V and coin / button sizes) (Battery Chemistry: lithium, zinc-carbon and alkaline cell).
  • Electronics (computers, hard drives, computer keyboards, power cords, monitors, televisions, VCRs, etc.)
  • Metals (steel, copper, aluminum)
  • Tires (maximum of four, rims removed, no commercial tires)
  • Paint (latex or water-based in original containers; containers cannot exceed five gallons)
  • Paper shredding (up to five boxes per vehicle; please remove folders, binder clips or other metal or plastic objects from paper)
  • Textiles and small furniture in partnership with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (donate gently used clothing, linens, shoes, artwork, books, sporting goods, toys, musical instruments, and small furniture; large furniture and mattresses will NOT be accepted)

Battery recycling information

Items not accepted:

  • Household hazardous waste (HHW) such as oils, chemicals, and batteries
  • Air conditioners
  • Mattresses
  • Prescription drugs, including liquids, gels, inhalants, and syringes
  • Construction materials
  • Items from commercial businesses

Please ensure that only items you are disposing of are located in your trunk or truck bed. The Town and its partners are not responsible for personal items left in your trunk or truck bed.

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