Global Materials Recovery Services

MRF

Phoenix, AZ

Facility details

Address
5353 E CITY NORTH DRIVE
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone
(480) 627-2700
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Website
republicservices.com
Facility type
MRF
County
Maricopa County
EPA Region
9
Data sources
FMCSA SAFER May 2026 (ZIP-approx)
Last verified
2026-10-15

About this facility

A materials recovery facility, or MRF, is the plant where mixed curbside recycling is sorted. Collection trucks tip commingled material on the floor, and a line of screens, magnets, eddy-current separators, optical sorters and hand-picking stations separates it into bales of cardboard, paper, plastics by resin, aluminum and steel for sale to end markets. MRFs mainly serve haulers and municipal programs rather than walk-in customers, although some operate a public drop-off area. Contamination such as bagged recyclables, food waste and hoses slows the line and lowers bale value. Hours, fees and accepted materials vary — call ahead before bringing material, since many MRFs accept only contracted route loads.

Typically accepted at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

  • Cardboard and mixed paper
  • Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs
  • Aluminum and steel cans
  • Glass containers (program dependent)
  • Cartons (program dependent)

Hours, fees and accepted materials vary by site — call ahead before hauling a load.

Nearby facilities

Nearest landfill: Republic Services Vasco Landfill, Phoenix — 4.7 mi

Waste haulers nearby

Area served

Serves Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, Carefree.

County context

One of 133 recycling centers in Maricopa County, AZ.

456 waste haulers in Maricopa County, AZ.

ZIP 85032 at a glance

Population
70,839 (2,212 per sq mi)
Median age
38
Households
Median income $78,643 · 39% earn six figures
Housing
58% owner-occupied · median home value $414,712 · median rent $1,609
Workforce
70% labor-force participation · 5.7% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

Arizona solid-waste agency: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)