El Mirage pauses recycling program amid rising costs, will issue utility credits to residents

PHOENIX — The city of El Mirage on Wednesday paused its recycling program amid continued rising costs, with all items contained in blue bins being processed as regular garbage until further notice.

The city in a press release said it intends to restart the program when feasible and residents will receive a $2.20 credit on their monthly utility bill starting with the February billing cycle.

“The city is working closely with its sanitation partner, Parks and Sons, to monitor the availability of the recycling facility,” Nick Russo, El Mirage public works director, said in the release.

“Once the facility becomes available in the future, the city will work with Parks and Sons to notify residents and resume recycling services.”

Recyclables during the pause of the program will temporarily be rerouted to the landfill, which the city said is currently the only viable option.

The city asks residents to bag and tie all items before placing them in either container.

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