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Microwave Recycling in Flagstaff, AZ

The Hazardous Products Center doesn't take microwaves; take them to the Cinder Lake Landfill scrap metal pile for recycling, with the turntable glass removed. Above-range microwaves can be booked for the City's bulk-week appliance pickup.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Flagstaff

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FlagstaffNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Cinder Lake LandfillDrop-off · 6770 E. Landfill Rd, FlagstaffCost not listed
    Where

    6770 E. Landfill Rd
    Flagstaff, AZ 86004

    Hours

    Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (last load 4:15 p.m.); Saturday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. (last load 3:45 p.m.). Closed Sundays and City holidays.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Preparation: Remove the turntable glass (trash) before drop-off.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. City of Flagstaff Major Appliance and TV CollectionCity service · FlagstaffFlagstaff residentsConditions applyCost not listed
    How it works

    Appointment-based curbside pickup of major appliances and TVs under 50 lbs for single-home 90-gallon residential customers during their bulk service week (refrigerators, freezers and wine fridges carry a fee; the City does not publish a price for other items). Book Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at (928) 213-2121.

    Cost & rules
    • Above-range microwaves are on the eligible list.
    • By appointment during your bulk service week (book before the week starts); single-home 90-gallon customers only.
    • Maximum two large appliances per pickup; 50 lb limit for appliances without wheels.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take microwaves (1)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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Arizona rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Flagstaff: Hazardous Products Center (opens in new tab) · City of Flagstaff
    • The HPC offers a free drop-off program for City of Flagstaff and Coconino County residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents must bring an Arizona driver's license or state ID with their current address; City residents must also bring a current City water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Business waste: the HPC currently accepts only electronic waste from businesses, at no charge, excluding CRT TVs/monitors and devices with lithium batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Flagstaff: Where to Take Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Flagstaff
    • The HPC does not accept microwaves; they are accepted at the Cinder Lake Landfill scrap metal pile for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Remove the turntable glass before taking a microwave to the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Flagstaff: Cinder Lake Landfill Fee Schedules (opens in new tab) · City of Flagstaff
    • Residential solid waste under 1 ton is free for City residents with proof of 90-gallon trash service, $20 otherwise. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County residents and City residents without 90-gallon service pay $20 per pickup truck load (plus $20 per trailer) for more than 3 bags under 1 ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Flagstaff: Cinder Lake Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Flagstaff
    • Unsecured loads are charged $20 per load. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Flagstaff: Bulk Trash Pickup (incl. appliance/TV and moving box collection) (opens in new tab) · City of Flagstaff
    • Residential customers can make an appointment for appliance pickup during the week of their bulk service; appointments must be made before the bulk week. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Eligible appliances include ovens, refrigerators (for a fee), stoves, above-range microwaves, washing machines, dryers, freezers (for a fee), water heaters and TVs under 50 lbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is a 50 lb maximum for appliances without wheels and no more than two large appliances per pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Apartment complexes are not eligible; the program is for single-home 90-gallon service only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective August 4, 2025
    • ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective October 28, 2025
    • ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Checked October 26, 2026.

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