Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Sun Sites Transfer Station
You will find Sun Sites Transfer Station in Sunsites, AZ. It is a transfer station in Cochise County. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and scrap metal. It is one of 26 drop-off sites we list in Cochise County.
| Address | 1685 E Birch Road, Sunsites, AZ 85625 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Cochise County, AZ |
| Phone | (520) 368-4648 |
| Website | cochise.az.gov |
| Hours | Tue, Thu: 8 am to 1 pm Sat: 8 am to 2 pm |
| Fees | No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit. |
| Access | Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, household hazardous waste, paint, motor oil, batteries, recycling |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: cochise.az.gov, cochise.az.gov, cochise.az.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Cochise County
- Household hazardous waste from households is accepted free at county transfer stations and the Western Regional Landfill: paint, lead-acid batteries, used oil and filters; 5 gallons or less per drop-off, for Cochise County residents. Source
- Tires are accepted free up to 5 per year. Urban transfer stations charge a $5 minimum per load under the fee schedule effective July 1, 2026. Source
- The county runs a Free Dump Program for eligible residents; applications were accepted July 1 through September 30, 2026. Questions: 520-432-9655. Source
Before you go
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Ask which payment methods they take; some commercial sites bill on account only.
- Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Sat: 8 am to 12 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
- Hours: Tue, Thu: 8 am to 1 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metal
- Dragoon Rural Transfer Station Transfer station
- Cochise County - Willcox Transfer Station Transfer stationHours: Mon to Sat 7:30 am to 3 pm
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 3 pm Minimum charge per load: $5Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metal
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Sat: 8 am to 12 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
- Hours: Tue, Thu: 8 am to 1 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metal
More in Cochise County
All 26 drop-off sites in Cochise County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Arizona
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sun Sites Transfer Station?
1685 E Birch Road, Sunsites, AZ 85625. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Sun Sites Transfer Station?
Sun Sites Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and scrap metal.
Is Sun Sites Transfer Station open to the public?
Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
When is Sun Sites Transfer Station open?
Tue, Thu: 8 am to 1 pm; Sat: 8 am to 2 pm.
What other transfer stations are near Sun Sites Transfer Station?
Sunizona Transfer Station in Tombstone (9.5 mi), Dragoon Transfer Station in Dragoon (11 mi) and Dragoon Rural Transfer Station in Saint David (14 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Sunsites?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Sunizona Transfer Station, about 9.5 miles away.
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