Bulk Trash Pickup in Tempe, AZ — 2026 Guide
Need to get rid of furniture, a mattress, or an old appliance in Tempe, Arizona? This guide explains how bulk and bulky item pickup works in Tempe, including how to schedule it, what’s accepted, where to place your items, and the official Tempe link to book your collection.
How bulk trash pickup works in Tempe, AZ
Type of service: Set bi-monthly week
No scheduling is required for the bi-monthly service. Residents can contact Tempe 311 at 480-350-4311 or use the Tempe 311 online portal/app for questions or special requests.
How to schedule a bulky item pickup in Tempe
No scheduling is required for the bi-monthly service. Residents can contact Tempe 311 at 480-350-4311 or use the Tempe 311 online portal/app for questions or special requests.
Schedule pickup on the official Tempe site →
How often can you schedule pickup? Limits in Tempe
Every other month; limited to 10 cubic yards (approximately the size of a small SUV)
Where to place items for pickup in Tempe
Place items by 6 a.m. on Monday of the scheduled week, no earlier than 10 days prior. Separate trash and green organics into two piles 4 feet apart and 4 feet away from obstacles.
What items are accepted
Furniture, mattresses, bagged trash, small appliances without freon, washers, microwaves, tree trimmings (max 4ft length, 19in diameter), cactus clippings, palm fronds, oleanders
What is NOT accepted
Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, ac units (freon), tires, unbagged waste, glass, mirrors, hazardous waste, car parts, dirt, rocks, concrete, construction/remodeling debris
Regular trash & recycling in Tempe, AZ
Trash: Weekly curbside or alley collection is provided by the City of Tempe. All trash must be bagged and tied before being placed inside the container.
Recycling: Weekly curbside collection is provided for cardboard, paper, plastic jars/bottles, and metal cans. Materials must be placed loosely in the blue bin, not bagged.
View Tempe trash & recycling details →
Official Tempe bulk trash resources
Rules and schedules for Tempe, Arizona are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change. Always confirm current details on the official Tempe pages linked above before scheduling. Representative ZIP: 85281.