Gila County Dump Hours

Gila County Dump Hours: A Comprehensive Guide to Waste Disposal in Gila County

Are you a Gila County resident looking for information on dump hours and waste disposal services? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the essential details you need to know about Gila County’s landfills, including their locations, operating hours, and fees.

Gila County Landfill Locations and Hours

Gila County operates two active landfills:

• Buckhead Mesa Landfill (Payson)

  • Address: 1321 E. Buckhead Mesa Landfill Rd., Payson, AZ 85541
  • Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Phone: (928) 472-5329

• Russell Gulch Landfill (Globe)

  • Address: 5891 E. Hope Lane, Globe, AZ 85501
  • Hours:
    • Winter (October-April): Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Summer (May-September): Monday-Saturday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Phone: (928) 402-8839

Fees and Accepted Materials

The Gila County landfills accept a wide range of waste materials, including:

• Household trash
• Construction debris
• Green waste (grass clippings, leaves, etc.)
• Metal
• Tires
• Batteries
• Oil

Fees for waste disposal vary depending on the type and quantity of material. For the most up-to-date fee schedule, please visit the Gila County website: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/public_works/landfill/index.php

Recycling and Diversion Programs

In addition to waste disposal, the Gila County landfills also offer several recycling and diversion programs, including:

• Green waste recycling: Green waste is chipped and hauled to a biomass power plant for fuel.
• Metal recycling: Metal is recycled through a local vendor.
• Used oil recycling: Used oil is collected and recycled.
• Tire recycling: Tires are collected and shipped to a recycling facility.

Community Service Projects

The Gila County Recycling and Landfill Management Division is actively involved in community service projects, including:

• Keep America Beautiful Great American Clean Up Program
• Fire Wise Programs
• Latex paint drop-off events
• Free metal appliance discard events
• Fee waivers on greenwaste for fire hazard removal events

Contact Information

For more information about Gila County’s landfills and waste disposal services, please contact:

• Melanie Mendez, Recycling & Landfill Operations Manager
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (928) 402-8531

Additional Resources

• Gila County Landfill Locations: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/public_works/landfill_locations.php
• Gila County Recycling and Landfill Management: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/public_works/landfill/index.php