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Republic Services outlines free-dump weeks, recycling partnerships and landfill operations for Apache Junction
Summary
Republic Services representatives briefed the Apache Junction City Council on free-dump weeks, bulk-collection guidance, recycling partnerships and recent landfill fires; city staff confirmed ongoing coordination on hazardous-waste events and animal-control facility reopening.
Republic Services representatives updated the Apache Junction City Council on Aug. 5 about collection programs, free-dump weeks, recycling partnerships and operational matters at the company’s landfill that affect city residents.
Charlotte Thomas, general manager for Republic Services’ East Phoenix business unit, and Emma Reyes, municipal sales manager, made a presentation describing community-engagement activities and service details, including quarterly free-dump weeks for Apache Junction residents and guidance for bulk pickups and household hazardous-waste events.
Program details and participation Reyes said the company has run free-dump weeks each quarter; for 2025 she listed the first-quarter dates as Feb. 3–8, the second-quarter dates as May 5–10, and the current free-dump week as Aug. 4–9, with a future session planned Nov. 3–8. Participation totals Reyes cited were 713 total free…
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