Celebrate Earth Day, Every Day in Queen Creek! April is Earth Month in our community.

EARTH MONTH EVENTS

The Town is hosting various Earth Month events and activities — find out what's next right here.

♻️ QC Recycles Drop-off Event

Registration for the QC Recycles Event ends Monday, April 15.

QC Recycles events are open to all Town residents — click here to find out if you live in Queen Creek.

Accepted items:

  • Appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, washers and dryers)
  • Electronics (computers, hard drives, computer keyboards, power cords, monitors, televisions, VCRs, etc.)
  • Metals (steel, copper, aluminum)
  • Tires (maximum of four, rims removed, no commercial tires)
  • Paint (latex or water-based in original containers; containers cannot exceed five gallons)
  • Paper shredding (up to five boxes per vehicle; please remove folders, binder clips or other metal or plastic objects from paper)
  • Prescription drugs in partnership with QCPD (safely dispose of unused, unwanted, and expired prescriptions and over the counter medication; however, liquids, needles and inhalers will NOT be accepted)
  • Textiles and small furniture in partnership with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (donate gently used clothing, linens, shoes, artwork, books, sporting goods, toys, musical instruments, and small furniture; large furniture and mattresses will NOT be accepted)
  • Construction materials in partnership with Stardust (renovating your home? Donate your excess or gently-used construction materials, including cabinets, countertops, plumbing, hardware, doors, lighting, furniture, and more — click here for the full list; PVC pipe and carpet will not be accepted at this event)

 

Items not accepted:

  • Household hazardous waste (HHW) such as oils, chemicals, and batteries
  • Air conditioners
  • Batteries
  • Mattresses
  • Items from commercial businesses

 

Please ensure that only items you are disposing of are located in your trunk or truck bed. The Town and its partners are not responsible for personal items left in your trunk or truck bed.

 

Register now

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