Compliance Hub: Gilbert, AZ
This hub directs residents to the Town’s primary facility for items commonly banned from apartment dumpsters—especially chemicals, automotive fluids, and electronics. Important: Gilbert’s program uses a drive-thru Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility with limited open days, and the Town requires proof of residency to enter.[1]
Gilbert Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility (Chemicals + Flat Screens)
Since apartment dumpster pads typically restrict chemicals, automotive fluids, and electronics, Gilbert’s HHW Facility is the critical “Compliance Hub.” The Town lists accepted materials including pesticides, pool chemicals, household cleaners, automotive fluids, and e-waste (with TV type restrictions).[1]
- Location: 2224 E. Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297[1]
- Hours: Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday ONLY — 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Closed Mon/Tue/Thu/Sun)[2]
- Hazardous Waste Accepted: Examples include herbicides/pesticides, pool chemicals, household cleaners, and automotive fuels/fluids (per Town limits and container rules).[1]
- Electronics Accepted: The Town lists e-waste such as TVs (Flat Screen Only), laptops, computers, cell phones, and printers.[1]
Crucial Distinction: Old Tube TVs (CRT) vs. Flat Screens
Flat screen TVs are accepted through the HHW Facility’s e-waste program. However, the Town explicitly lists CRT TVs as NOT accepted at the HHW Facility and instructs residents to place CRT TVs out with bulk trash instead.[1] If you are unsure what type you have, call the Town before you load it.[1]
Residency Rule (Required to Enter)
The Rule: Residents must bring a valid state or federal ID and a Town of Gilbert utility bill to use the HHW Facility.[1] Apartment Residents: If you do not receive a Town utility bill directly, bring documentation that proves your Gilbert address (commonly a lease or current rent/utility document) so staff can verify residency at check-in.[1]
Crucial Warning: Glass is Banned from Blue Bins
Glass is not accepted in Gilbert’s curbside recycling program (blue bins). The Town removed glass from curbside recycling and directs residents to use the designated purple glass-only bins instead to prevent contamination of paper/cardboard/plastics processing streams.[3]
- The Rule: Do not put glass bottles/jugs/jars in blue bins or apartment recycling carts—use the purple bins only.[3]
- Purple Bin Locations: Freestone Park (1045 E. Juniper Road), Discovery Park (2214 E. Pecos Road), Cactus Yards (4536 E. Elliot Road), McQueen District Park (410 N. McQueen Road), South Recharge Facility (5250 S. Higley Road).[3]
- Know Before You Go: Only glass bottles, jugs, and jars (empty/clean; no bags; remove lids/caps).[3]
Paint Guidance: Oil-Based vs. Latex
The Town lists paints and stains (latex and oil-based) among accepted HHW materials for Gilbert residents (subject to daily limits and container rules).[1] If you have a small amount of latex paint and your hauler/local rules allow it, a common disposal method is to dry/solidify it (e.g., add kitty litter/sand) and then place the hardened can in regular trash.[4]
EEAT Sources: [1] Town of Gilbert: HHW Facility (Accepted/Not Accepted + Residency) | [2] Town of Queen Creek: Gilbert HHW Hours (Wed/Fri/Sat 7:00–2:30) | [3] Town of Gilbert: Glass Drop-Off (Purple Bins) | [4] Maricopa County: Harden/Dry Latex Paint for Disposal
Gilbert property owners and community managers: simplify recycling while boosting resident satisfaction. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling service aligns with the Town of Gilbert’s recycling guidance to reduce contamination and enhance NOI — all with a turnkey program.
In Gilbert, the Town provides residential trash & recycling services for eligible single-family customers and offers commercial collections for businesses and multifamily communities that subscribe. Multifamily recycling is typically arranged as commercial service through the Town’s Environmental Services team or a private hauler. There is no explicit, townwide multifamily recycling mandate in municipal code, but offering recycling improves leasing performance, sustainability outcomes, and resident satisfaction.
- NOI & Property Value Lift: Increase ancillary income and retention with a visible sustainability amenity.
- Resident Convenience & Cleanliness: Doorstep recycling pickup reduces overflow and litter, improving property appearance.
- Container & Enclosure Practices: Provide clearly labeled containers and maintain clean, sanitary collection areas in line with Chapter 66 – Utilities Operations (Solid Waste) and your hauler’s standards.
- Local Program Alignment: Compatible with Gilbert — Recycling and Gilbert — Commercial Collections.
At a Glance: Gilbert, AZ
- Jurisdiction: Town of Gilbert (Maricopa County, Arizona)
- Mandate Type: No explicit townwide multifamily recycling mandate located. Multifamily recycling is offered via commercial service with the Town or private haulers.
- Applicability Threshold: No specific multifamily recycling threshold set in code. Apartments typically arrange commercial service; coordinate setup with commercial collections or your hauler.
- Accepted (typical Town reference): Paper and cardboard, metal cans, and eligible plastic bottles/containers in blue carts; glass may be handled via drop-off or per hauler. (Verify exact list and prep requirements with your hauler and Town resources.)
- Not Accepted (typical): Plastic bags/film and bagged recyclables, household hazardous waste (HHW), electronics/e-waste, and bulky items in standard recycling containers.
- References: Town of Gilbert — Recycling · Commercial Collections · Code of Gilbert — Chapter 66 (Utilities Operations, Solid Waste) · Ordinance No. 2684 (Solid Waste Collection Updates)
Property Manager Compliance Checklist
| Task | Action / Requirement | Resources / Links |
|---|---|---|
| ☑ Service Eligibility | For apartments and other multifamily properties, coordinate commercial recycling and trash service through the Town’s Commercial Collections program or a private hauler. Residential cart service is designed for single-family accounts. | Gilbert — Commercial Collections |
| ☑ Recycling Program Design | Decide whether to provide on-site recycling dumpsters/carts serviced by your hauler and how often they are collected. Make sure enclosure design, truck access, and pad size meet Town and hauler requirements. | Commercial Collections Overview |
| ☑ Container Requirements | Provide compliant, clearly labeled trash & recycling containers; maintain pads, enclosures, and access drives in a clean, sanitary condition consistent with Chapter 66 Solid Waste and your hauler’s service standards. | Ordinance No. 2684 (Chapter 66) |
| ☑ Resident Onboarding | Include recycling info in move-in materials and community rules; highlight accepted items, “no plastic bags / no HHW / no e-waste” guidance, and clearly map all trash and recycling locations and schedules. | Town of Gilbert — Recycling Hub |
| ☑ Signage & Education | Use clear “What / What Not” signage at all shared collection points; emphasize no plastic bags, no HHW or e-waste, rinsed containers, and flattened cardboard to reduce contamination. | Mirror Town recycling lists and your hauler’s contamination rules on signage and digital resident resources. |
| ☑ Monthly Audit | Inspect recycling areas at least monthly for contamination and overflow; adjust signage, education, and service levels based on audit findings to keep streams clean and enclosures presentable. | Maintain photo logs and brief notes for ownership and vendor records; review trends at least quarterly. |
| ☑ Service Documentation | Keep hauler contracts, pickup maps, and accepted-materials lists on file; review annually with on-site staff and your hauler; post emergency and customer-service contacts at each enclosure. | Commercial Collections Contact Info |
| ☑ Recycling Plan on File | Maintain a written property recycling plan summarizing vendors, container types and locations, collection schedules, resident education cadence, and contamination response steps; update after any major service or vendor changes. | Attach the plan to your operations manual; share with site staff, ownership, and your hauler. |
Gilbert Recycling Summary — Checklist
- ☑ Jurisdiction Type: Town (Gilbert municipal guidance; multifamily via commercial service with Town or private haulers).
- ☑ Mandate Type: No explicit multifamily recycling mandate; align with Chapter 66 Solid Waste and Ordinance No. 2684, plus hauler rules.
- ☑ Applicability Threshold: No specific multifamily recycling threshold set in Town code; all apartments should arrange commercial service appropriate to volume.
- ☑ What We Can Recycle (Town reference): Paper, cardboard, metals, and eligible plastics; glass via drop-off or per hauler (verify the exact list with Town pages and your hauler).
- ☑ What We Can’t Recycle: Plastic bags/film, HHW, e-waste, and bulky items in standard recycling containers (use HHW programs or special collection where available).
- ☑ Best Practices: Labeled, co-located containers; resident training at move-in and periodically; monthly contamination checks and documented audit logs.
- ☑ Compliance Notes: Follow Ordinance No. 2684 and Chapter 66; coordinate commercial service and verify accepted materials and set-out rules with your hauler.
Sources verified: Town of Gilbert Recycling and Commercial Collections pages; Code of Gilbert Chapter 66 – Utilities Operations (Solid Waste) as amended by Ordinance No. 2684; and National Doorstep’s Gilbert multifamily recycling summary. Confirm hauler-specific requirements before rollout.
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