Free Dump

Tempe residents may dump once a month "per residence" up to 2,000 pounds at no charge. The only acceptable proof of residency for access to the dump transfer station is a driver's license showing a Tempe address that matches the Tempe monthly utility water billing.  The city will pay for an amount up to 2,000 pounds, amounts greater than this amount will be paid by the resident at the gate rate.

You are not authorized to have someone else to dump on your behalf.  Landscapers, contractors, businesses, or non Tempe residents are not allowed to use this free dump service. 

Facility location:

Sky Harbor Regional Transfer Station  
2425 S. 40th Street, Phoenix   Location
602-454-2050 (scale house) Phone
Monday - Friday 6 am - 5 pm Hours of operation
Saturday - 6 am - 2 pm  
 

The following items are not accepted at the Sky Harbor Regional Transfer Station:  

  • Hazardous Waste
  • Batteries
  • Liquid Waste
  • Enclosed Containers
  • Tires
  • Enclosed Barrels
  • Car Bodies
  • Large Demolition Debris

Tempe residents also have other options for disposing of household hazardous waste click on the weblink for additional options:
 Household hazardous Production Collection facility.