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Representative ZIP 85003
Representative ZIP 85003
Bulk Trash Pickup in Phoenix, AZ — 2026 Schedule & Rules
Quick Answer
Phoenix bulk trash: Appointment-based curbside collection
As of fall 2024, City of Phoenix bulk trash is collected by appointment only. Schedule your pickup using the City’s online bulk trash form, or call the Public Works Department at 602-262-6251 to book over the phone. Appointments must be made at least 3 business days in advance and can be scheduled as far as six months ahead; most areas have openings within a couple of weeks.
Phoenix bulk trash at a glance
| Service type | Appointment-based curbside collection |
|---|---|
| How to schedule | As of fall 2024, City of Phoenix bulk trash is collected by appointment only. Schedule your pickup using the City’s online bulk trash form, or call the Public Works Department at 602-262-6251 to book over the phone. Appointments must be made at least 3 business days in advance and can be scheduled as far as six months ahead; most areas have openings within a couple of weeks. |
| How often / limits | Each household gets four (4) bulk trash collection appointments per calendar year. The pile may not exceed 10 cubic yards per residence (roughly 17 ft x 4 ft x 4 ft). If you need more, you can schedule another appointment or take up to one ton of trash per month for free to a City transfer station with your ID and city services bill. Appointments cancelled at least 3 business days ahead do not count against your four for the year. |
| Where to place items | Make your appointment before setting anything out. Place items in a single pile no larger than 10 cubic yards, curbside on your property parallel to the street or curb, within 5 feet of the street and at least 5 feet away from any fixed object, container, mailbox, or parked car. Have the pile out by 5:30 a.m. on your scheduled date. Do not place items out more than 7 days before your appointment, and never on the sidewalk or in the street. Bag and tie grass, leaves, weeds, and clippings, and cut tree trimmings to under 12 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length. |
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What you can & can’t put out in Phoenix
| ✓ Accepted | ✗ Not accepted |
|---|---|
| Furniture, small appliances, toilets, and large amounts of bagged vegetation and tree trimmings (cut to size). Generally, household items too large to fit in your garbage or recycling container. | Household hazardous waste (paint, oil, antifreeze, batteries, pool chemicals); large appliances using refrigerants (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners); tires; glass such as windows, mirrors and shower doors; bricks, concrete, dirt, rocks, asphalt, and roofing materials; construction or demolition debris over 25 lbs or 4 ft; metal or car parts over 20 lbs or 4 ft; more than 2 wooden pallets; loose litter and ordinary household trash; and combined community piles. See the official Phoenix page below for the full list. |
Regular trash & recycling in Phoenix
| Trash | The City of Phoenix Public Works Department provides weekly residential trash collection. Trash is sent to the State Route 85 Landfill for disposal. Sign up and review container procedures through the City’s Trash and Recycling page. |
|---|---|
| Recycling | Phoenix offers curbside recycling through the Public Works Department; review the City’s curbside program policies, rates, and holiday schedule for collection details. Bulk items that are too large for the garbage or recycling container should be handled through the bulk trash appointment program instead. |
View Phoenix trash & recycling details →
Phoenix 2026 holiday trash schedule
Phoenix only changes collection for three holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. All other holidays (including Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day) have NO change in collection day. On the three observed holidays, only customers whose collection day falls on the holiday day or the day after are affected; their collection slides by one day.
| New Year's DayThu, Jan 1, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
|---|---|
| Memorial DayMon, May 25, 2026 | No change Collected on the regular schedule — no change. |
| Independence DaySat, Jul 4, 2026 | No change July 4 is a Saturday, so weekday pickups run as normal. |
| Labor DayMon, Sep 7, 2026 | No change Collected on the regular schedule — no change. |
| ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
| Christmas DayFri, Dec 25, 2026 | Schedule changes Friday pickup slides to Saturday. Mon–Thu unaffected. |
Schedule confirmed from the official Phoenix source below. Most U.S. cities apply a one-day delay for the rest of the week after an observed holiday — always double-check your own pickup day on the official site before a holiday week. Official Phoenix holiday schedule →
Phoenix bulk trash — frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in Phoenix?
As of fall 2024, City of Phoenix bulk trash is collected by appointment only. Schedule your pickup using the City’s online bulk trash form, or call the Public Works Department at 602-262-6251 to book over the phone. Appointments must be made at least 3 business days in advance and can be scheduled as far as six months ahead; most areas have openings within a couple of weeks. You can book directly on the official Phoenix bulk trash page.
How many bulk pickups do I get, and are there limits?
Each household gets four (4) bulk trash collection appointments per calendar year. The pile may not exceed 10 cubic yards per residence (roughly 17 ft x 4 ft x 4 ft). If you need more, you can schedule another appointment or take up to one ton of trash per month for free to a City transfer station with your ID and city services bill. Appointments cancelled at least 3 business days ahead do not count against your four for the year.
Where and when do I place items for pickup?
Make your appointment before setting anything out. Place items in a single pile no larger than 10 cubic yards, curbside on your property parallel to the street or curb, within 5 feet of the street and at least 5 feet away from any fixed object, container, mailbox, or parked car. Have the pile out by 5:30 a.m. on your scheduled date. Do not place items out more than 7 days before your appointment, and never on the sidewalk or in the street. Bag and tie grass, leaves, weeds, and clippings, and cut tree trimmings to under 12 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length.
What items will Phoenix NOT take?
Household hazardous waste (paint, oil, antifreeze, batteries, pool chemicals); large appliances using refrigerants (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners); tires; glass such as windows, mirrors and shower doors; bricks, concrete, dirt, rocks, asphalt, and roofing materials; construction or demolition debris over 25 lbs or 4 ft; metal or car parts over 20 lbs or 4 ft; more than 2 wooden pallets; loose litter and ordinary household trash; and combined community piles. See the official Phoenix page below for the full list. For items the city won’t accept, a local junk-removal service can usually haul them same-day.
Official Phoenix resources
Rules and schedules for Phoenix, Arizona are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change.
We verify against official city sources, but always confirm current details on the official Phoenix pages linked above before scheduling.