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Microwave Recycling in Gilbert, AZ

Microwaves go out with Gilbert's bulk trash pickup; the Household Hazardous Waste Facility doesn't take them.

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

4 ways to get rid of a microwave in Gilbert

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · GilbertNo 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. Town of Gilbert Bulk Trash PickupCity service · GilbertCost not listed
    How it works

    Curbside bulk trash pickup every five weeks (none in Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks) for items too large for the trash container; everything collected goes to the landfill. Piles up to 10 x 5 x 5 feet; check your collection week on the Town schedule.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Maricopa County New River Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Gilbert · 41835 North New River Road, New RiverMaricopa County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    41835 North New River Road
    New River, AZ 85087

    Hours

    Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Maricopa County Cave Creek Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Gilbert · 3955 East Carefree Highway, Cave CreekMaricopa County residentsCost not listed
    Where

    3955 East Carefree Highway
    Cave Creek, AZ 85331

    Hours

    Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedCost unknown

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

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (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.
More about microwaves

Arizona rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Maricopa County Environmental Services: Accepted Items & Fees (transfer stations) (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
    • County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted electronics also include LCD/CRT monitors, microwaves and printers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted electronics also include LCD/CRT monitors, microwaves, printers, stereos and speakers, telephones and televisions (consoles, HDTV, plasma, portable). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Gilbert: Bulk Trash (opens in new tab) · Town of Gilbert
    • Collected: furniture that can't be donated, mattresses, microwaves, dishwashers, and CRT/DLP/rear-projection TVs (no flat screens). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pile must be a single pile no larger than 10' x 5' x 5'. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Town of Gilbert: Household Hazardous Waste Facility (opens in new tab) · Town of Gilbert
    • Hazardous waste drop-off is for Gilbert residents only; the swap shop is open to the public. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents need a valid state or federal ID and a Town of Gilbert utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Business/commercial hazardous waste of any kind is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted: CRT TVs, microwaves and vacuums (place out with bulk trash). 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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