The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department will conduct Stakeholder Workshops to introduce, discuss, and obtain input regarding the closure of its six regional transfer stations including the transfer station at 3955 East Carefree Highway, Cave Creek.
Some Carefree residents use this transfer station to dispose of debris and vegetation cleanup. Closure of this transfer station will result in longer disposal trips and additional costs. Inconvenient disposal will disincentivize vegetation cleanup at a time when residents are encouraged to make properties Firewise in the advent of a desert wildfire. This could also lead to individuals illegally disposing of debris in desert washes and cul-de-sacs ultimately leading to stormwater pollution and other potential issues when heavy rainfall occurs.
The County provided the following overview and additional information:
“The Department operates six regional transfer stations, which were originally established to serve areas without access to solid waste disposal services. However, private, and municipal service providers have since expanded their capacity and coverage, now meeting the community’s needs. Additionally, operational costs at the transfer stations have risen sharply due to higher transport and disposal expenses. This has led to a persistent revenue deficit, now covered by taxpayers’ dollars from the County’s general fund. To eliminate redundant services and support the County’s commitment to responsible financial management, the Department is proceeding with closure of its six transfer stations."
The Cave Creek transfer station is the most used of the six stations. You are encouraged to make your voice heard. Let the County know that you want them to find a solution that results in the continued operation of this transfer station.
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department is holding a public workshop regarding the proposed closure of the County’s six regional transfer stations.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
15023 N. 75th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Parking: Parking is limited. Please do not park in covered, reserved, or True Spec Golf Headquarters parking spaces (highlighted in red below). Attendees may park in the areas outlined in white. Thank you for helping us minimize disruptions to neighboring businesses and preserve parking for authorized users.
Virtual Option: Join Meeting
To join manually use Meeting ID: 216 490 001 157 7 and Passcode 97aQ7FR7.
You may also dial in by phone: +1 480-702-3496 and enter Conference ID: 586 135 908#
Please note that in-person seating is very limited, with only 80 seats available at the meeting location. We strongly encourage attendees to participate virtually whenever possible.
Meeting Participation Information: To help ensure an orderly meeting, all virtual attendees will be muted upon entry. Participants are encouraged to submit comments and questions through the chat. While we may not be able to address every question during the meeting, staff will review questions and follow up after the workshop with individuals who provide their email address.
If you are unable to attend this workshop, an additional stakeholder workshop will be held on August 13, 2026. Additional details will be provided at a later date.