Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Rainbow Valley Transfer Station

Rainbow Valley Transfer Station is a transfer station in Goodyear, AZ, in Maricopa County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Maricopa County has 157 sites in our directory, including this one.

Address	17735 S Rainbow Valley, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Directions
County	Maricopa County, AZ
Phone	(602) 768-5176
Website	maricopa.gov
Hours	Fri-Sat: 7 am to 4:30 pm Hours as listed on county locations page; county is evaluating closing or privatizing all six stations (Aug 2026 news), so call before visiting
Fees	Car/station wagon load $6 Van/SUV load $9 Pickup truck load (below cab height) $12 Trailer (10 ft long / 2 ft high) $12 Bagged trash (30-gallon bag) $2 per bag Furniture, sofa/chair, mattress $8 per item Appliance (all) $8 per item CRT $21 per item Green waste, car load $4 Green waste, van/SUV load $6 Green waste, pickup load $26.75 Green waste, trailer $40 Fee schedule as shown on county Accepted Items & Fees page (page undated)
Who can use it	Residents only
Access	Government-operated drop-off
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, motor oil
Not accepted	household hazardous waste, batteries, mercury fluorescent bulbs, closed or full containers, friable asbestos, industrial waste, infectious waste, radioactive waste, dead animals, manure, petroleum-contaminated soil, broken glass
Payment	card

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: maricopa.gov, maricopa.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Maricopa County

Maricopa County runs six rural transfer stations (open to county residents, no scales, fees per vehicle load) and is evaluating closing or privatizing all of them; confirm status before visiting. Source
Phoenix and Scottsdale offer at-home household hazardous waste pickup for city solid waste customers (Phoenix: one free collection per year per customer). Source

Before you go

A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.

Other transfer stations nearby

City of Avondale - Transfer Station Transfer station

395 E Lower Buckeye Rd, Avondale · 11 mi
Pioneer Sand Company - Yard 26 Transfer station

18335 W McDowell Rd, Goodyear · 12 mi
White Tank Transfer Station (Waste Management) Transfer station

18605 W. McDowell Rd, Goodyear · 12 mi · (623) 853-1707

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Hassayampa Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

32450 W. Salome Hwy, Buckeye · 19 mi · (602) 768-5211

Hours: Wed-Sat: 7 am to 4:30 pm Car/station wagon load: $6

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Arizona Engineered Fuel, LLC Transfer station

3425 S 39th Ave, Phoenix · 20 mi

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

City of Bukeye Public Works Yard Hazardous waste drop-off

23454 West Mc 85, Buckeye · 10 mi · (623) 349-6802

Household hazardous wasteElectronics
Hassayampa Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

32450 W. Salome Hwy, Buckeye · 19 mi · (602) 768-5211

Hours: Wed-Sat: 7 am to 4:30 pm Car/station wagon load: $6

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics

More in Maricopa County

All 157 drop-off sites in Maricopa County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Arizona

Frequently asked questions

Where is Rainbow Valley Transfer Station?

17735 S Rainbow Valley, Goodyear, AZ 85338. The map link above starts navigation from your location.

What can I drop off at Rainbow Valley Transfer Station?

Rainbow Valley Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: household hazardous waste, batteries, mercury fluorescent bulbs, closed or full containers, friable asbestos and industrial waste.

Can non-residents use Rainbow Valley Transfer Station?

No, it is for residents only.

How much does it cost to dump at Rainbow Valley Transfer Station?

Car/station wagon load: $6; Van/SUV load: $9; Pickup truck load (below cab height): $12; Trailer (10 ft long / 2 ft high): $12. Fee schedule as shown on county Accepted Items & Fees page (page undated). Source checked October 2026.

When is Rainbow Valley Transfer Station open?

Fri-Sat: 7 am to 4:30 pm. Hours as listed on county locations page; county is evaluating closing or privatizing all six stations (Aug 2026 news), so call before visiting.

What other transfer stations are near Rainbow Valley Transfer Station?

City of Avondale - Transfer Station in Avondale (11 mi), Pioneer Sand Company - Yard 26 in Goodyear (12 mi) and White Tank Transfer Station (Waste Management) in Goodyear (12 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Goodyear?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is City of Bukeye Public Works Yard, about 10 miles away.

Reviews

Been here recently? Let others know what they took and what you paid.