Washer and Dryer Recycling in Tempe, AZ
Tempe's Household Products Collection Center and Zero Waste Days take washers and dryers from Tempe and Guadalupe residents. Washers are also listed for bulk trash collection.
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Before you go
- Ask whether each machine is priced separately.
- Disconnect water and gas lines safely, or have a professional do it.
- Confirm whether the operator wants hoses and cords left attached.
Arizona rules
- ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Source: ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (19)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Maricopa County Environmental Services: Maricopa County Transfer Stations (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
- All Maricopa County transfer stations accept only debit and credit cards; cash is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All Maricopa County transfer stations accept only debit and credit cards; cash is not accepted. 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.
- Various metal items are accepted free; large appliances (including freezers, refrigerators and washers/dryers) are $8 each. 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.
- Various metal items are accepted free; large appliances (air conditioners, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, washers/dryers, water heaters) are $8 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Tempe: Bulk trash and green organics collection (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
- Accepted bulk trash: furniture unable to be donated, mattresses, bagged trash, small appliances without freon, washers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The amount of material is limited to 10 cubic yards. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Tempe: Items accepted for disposal at the HPCC (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
- The HPCC only accepts HHW from Tempe and Guadalupe residents; proof of residency required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waste from commercial or industrial businesses, including home-based businesses, is not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics and appliances accepted: televisions, refrigerators, washers, dryers, computers, freezers, monitors, printers, microwaves and more. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Tempe: Household Products Collection Center (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
- Transport items in cardboard boxes in the rear of the vehicle; no plastic bags. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Tempe: Zero Waste Days (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
- The next Zero Waste Day is Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 a.m.–1 p.m., at Tempe Fire Training Center, 1340 East University Drive. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Zero Waste Day is a free, drive-thru event. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Proof of Tempe or Guadalupe residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances including microwaves, washers/dryers, refrigerators, freezers and water heaters; scrap metal and automobile tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Transport items in cardboard boxes; no plastic bags except a small bag for batteries. 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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