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Microwave Recycling in Phoenix, AZ

Microwaves are on Phoenix's curbside appliance pickup list ($30 for up to five non-refrigerant appliances). Phoenix also counts small appliances as bulk trash.

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

4 ways to get rid of a microwave in Phoenix

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PhoenixNo 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. City of Phoenix Scheduled Curbside Appliance PickupCity service · Phoenix$30
    How it works

    Phoenix residents can schedule a paid curbside pickup of large appliances by calling the Public Works Customer Care Center at 602-262-6251; the charge appears on the next city services bill.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Up to 5 non-refrigerant appliances$30
    • Before you go: Empty appliances; place them in front of the property just behind the sidewalk (not in the alley or garage).

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Maricopa County New River Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Phoenix · 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 Phoenix · 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)

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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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.
  • City of Phoenix: Appliance Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Phoenix Public Works
    • Residents may request a scheduled pickup of large appliances for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptable non-refrigerant items include dishwashers, dryers, microwaves, stoves and washers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A curbside pickup of up to five non-refrigerant appliances costs $30 on the next city services bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances must be empty and placed in front of the property behind the sidewalk. 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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