The cities of Scottsdale and Phoenix have often collaborated with recycling the past three years since the Salt River Landfill burned down in 2019 and left Scottsdale without a facility.
A new recycling facility will open at Salt River this year with updated technology, which Scottsdale will return to utilizing.
Both cities agree that education and outreach are key to making recycling efficient and keeping contaminated or tangler items out of facilities. Recycle Right Wizard is an education tool that’s available on participating cities’ websites to help residents understand the difference in acceptable recyclables.
