Recycling in Surprise, AZ

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona: Cotton Ln. & Greenway Rd. location (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
  • The Goodwill Cotton Ln. & Greenway Rd. donation center and retail store is at 15190 North Cotton Lane, Surprise, AZ 85388 (phone 602-216-3921). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The location is listed as a donation center and retail store. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Surprise: Trash & Recycling Information (opens in new tab) · City of Surprise
  • Surprise offers bulk trash and appliance removal to residents serviced by the City's Solid Waste Department. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Surprise offers same-day residential curbside garbage and recycling once a week. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Surprise: Recycle Wise in Surprise guide (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Surprise
  • Flattened cardboard is on the city's list of items for the blue recycle can, placed unbagged. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The guide lists flattened cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries are not allowed in the blue recycle can. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The not-allowed list includes batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
• St. Vincent de Paul: Surprise Thrift Store (opens in new tab) · Society of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix
  • The St. Vincent de Paul Surprise Thrift Store is at 12751 W. Bell Rd. Suite 133, Surprise, AZ 85374. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Phone 623-875-5004. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Store hours Tue–Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; donation hours Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.

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