March 5, 2012 - The new Recycling and Indoor Waste Transfer Station opens its doors at 3755 S Royal Palm Dr (between Hwy 60 and Baseline Rd) in Apache Junction. The 14,000 square foot facility will offer free drop-off opportunities for household recyclables (plastic, glass, newspapers), as well as commercial materials (bulk cardboard boxes, metals, electronic equipment, etc.). The facility is also a paved, indoor waste transfer station, accepting trash and debris that will be loaded onto large trucks and hauled out of area for disposal. Fees are $5 for pickup loads up to 250 pounds; prorated to the pound at $40 per ton. Hours are Monday—Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Saturday from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, call (480) 983-9101.