Glendale, AZ trash pickup schedule

Glendale trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 260,572 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city collects City of Glendale Solid Waste Division (Field Operations) collects garbage and recycling weekly plus monthly bulk trash; each single-family residence is assigned one garbage container and one recycling container. Apartment complexes, mobile home parks and county islands do not qualify for the landfill resident rate, and the HHW program excludes apartments, condos, town homes and mobile home parks; the city pages do not state who serves those properties.²
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as garbage, yard waste monthly with bulk trash (by Section)²⁴
Set out	at the curb after 5 p.m. the evening before or by 6 a.m. on collection day; put away by 6 a.m. the day after; collection 6 a.m.-5 p.m.²
Your pickup day	Address lookup: cog-gis.maps.arcgis.com
Holiday	Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday collection moves to Friday 11/27; Friday collection moves to Saturday 11/28³

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

Glendale holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Only Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day delay curbside trash and recycling (collection on and after the holiday that week moves one day later, Friday to Saturday); all other holidays, including federal holidays, follow the regular schedule.³
Official notice	glendaleaz.gov
Rule corroboration	Residential Solid Waste Collections only observe these holidays:¹¹ Solid Waste collection schedules are only affected on these three holidays.¹²
Year 2027	Only New Year's Day 2027 (Fri Jan 1 -> Sat Jan 2) is published; no other 2027 holiday schedule found on 2026-10-30.

Glendale trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Delayed one day	Thursday collection moves to Friday 11/27; Friday collection moves to Saturday 11/28³
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Delayed one day	Friday collection moves to Saturday 12/26³

Glendale trash pickup on holidays, 2027
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Delayed one day	Friday collection moves to Saturday 1/2/2027³
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day	Mon, May 31, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 6, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 11, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day	Thu, Nov 11, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 25, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Holiday Schedule, 2026 Bulk Trash schedule + holiday schedule PDF (linked as…, 2026 Clean and Green Calendar (PDF) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Glendale

How it works	Set collection days⁴
How to request	No booking: monthly by Section (1-4) on the published 2026 schedule; put out no earlier than the Thursday before and no later than 6:00 a.m. Monday of your collection week. Special pickup on call: $99 for the first 30 minutes (623-930-2660).⁴
Limits	pile within 4 ft of the sidewalk edge toward the home, max 6 ft high, not in the street/sidewalk and not within 2 ft of containers, meters, cable boxes, hydrants, block walls or other fixed objects; items max 4 ft long (except bulky items such as a couch); limbs cut to 4 ft and under 12 in diameter; wood panels/fencing max 4 sq ft; glass in taped, labelled boxes max 2x2x2 ft; yard clippings in tied bags; separate piles by category; no vehicles parked within 10 ft⁴
Fees	included in monthly rate; $99 fine for out-of-schedule or improper piles; refrigerators/Freon units $25 each (schedule by phone); special pickup $99⁴
Not accepted	soil, rock, gravel, concrete, shingles, bricks, blocks, drywall, tile, fiberglass, mortar, sod⁴ whole tree trunks or stumps⁴ oil, paint, car batteries, pool chemicals, hazardous materials⁴ tires (take to the landfill)⁴ garbage that fits in the regular container⁴ Styrofoam, packing materials, foam peanuts⁴ bulk trash in the street or on the sidewalk⁴
Schedule 2026	Section 1: Jan 5-9, Feb 2-6, Mar 2-6, Apr 6-10, May 4-8, Jun 1-5, Jul 6-10, Aug 3-7, Sep 7-11, Oct 5-9, Nov 2-6, Dec 7-11; Section 2: Jan 12-16, Feb 9-13, Mar 9-13, Apr 13-17, May 11-15, Jun 8-12, Jul 13-17, Aug 10-14, Sep 14-18, Oct 12-16, Nov 9-13, Dec 14-18; Section 3: Jan 19-23, Feb 16-20, Mar 16-20, Apr 20-24, May 18-22, Jun 15-19, Jul 20-24, Aug 17-21, Sep 21-25, Oct 19-23, Nov 16-20, Dec 21-25; Section 4: Jan 26-30, Feb 23-27, Mar 23-27, Apr 27-May 1, May 25-29, Jun 22-26, Jul 27-31, Aug 24-28, Sep 28-Oct 2, Oct 26-30, Nov 23-27, Dec 28-Jan 1. PDF calendar detail: holidays inside a section's week get no bulk service (Section 3 Dec 21-24, Christmas Dec 25 excluded; Section 4 Nov 23-25 and 27, Thanksgiving Nov 26 excluded; Section 4 Dec 28-31, with Jan 1, 2027 not on the 2026 calendar); the PDF also shades Sat Dec 12 for Section 1.⁴

Sources: Bulk Trash (2026 schedule and rules), 2026 Bulk Trash schedule + holiday schedule PDF (linked as… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Glendale

Pickup	weekly, same day as garbage²
Type	single-stream⁵
Glass	accepted in cart (glass bottles and containers, newly added)⁵
Plastics	plastic bottles and containers #1 through #7 (no Styrofoam/foam plastic)¹²
Prep	clean, dry and empty; loose (not bagged); caps and labels may stay; break down cardboard; do not nest items⁵

Accepted

plastic bottles & containers⁶
paper⁶
glass bottles & containers⁶
flattened cardboard & paperboard⁶
food & beverage cans⁶
pizza boxes with minimal residue⁶

Not accepted

plastic bags, wrap, film⁷
food, yard waste, diapers, pet food bags⁷
Styrofoam or wax items⁷
fabrics, shoes, toys, bowling balls⁷
bagged, boxed or 'nested' recyclables⁷
PVC, Tupperware, plastic hangers⁷
tanglers: hoses, wires, ropes, cords, wire hangers, string lights⁷
scrap metal: pots/pans, car parts⁷
batteries⁷
computers, printers, cell phones, electric appliances⁷
hazardous waste: automotive fluids, paint, chemicals, flammables⁷
paper plates¹²

Programs

one 95-gallon recycling container per home, collected weekly²
contamination: red tag, then container removed for three months on a second finding⁵
free recycling drop-off (paper, cans, plastic containers, cardboard, glass bottles) at the Glendale Municipal Landfill⁹

Sources: Residential Services, Recycling, Recycle Right! / Know Your No's flier (images on Recycling…, Know Your No's flier (image on Recycling page), Landfill, 2026 Clean and Green Calendar (PDF) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	no separate green-waste cart; yard clippings and tree limbs go out with monthly bulk trash (bagged clippings, limbs in 4 ft segments); yard clippings also accepted at the landfill⁴
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	monthly with bulk trash (by Section)⁴
Rules	bag and tie clippings; limbs cut into 4 ft segments, under 12 in diameter, stacked parallel to the street; cacti in 2x2x2 ft boxes, saguaro sections max 3 ft; separate green-waste pile⁴
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	2026-27 'Treecycle': Dec 26, 2026 through Jan 4, 2027 at several city drop-off sites; single, unbagged tree with all decorations, stands, metal stakes and nails removed; locations via 623-930-2660 or glendaleaz.gov/recycling (sites not yet listed on the Recycling page on 2026-10-30)¹²
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events	Pumpkin composting event (2026 flyer)⁵ Glendale Recycles Days 2026: lithium-ion batteries (2 lbs or less), cell phones, e-waste (no TVs/appliances), gently used clothing⁵ Household Hazardous Waste curbside collections by appointment: spring (appointments Feb 23-Mar 13, collections Mar 9-27) and fall (appointments Sep 14-Oct 2, collections Sep 28-Oct 16) 2026¹⁰

Sources: Bulk Trash (2026 schedule and rules), Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste, 2026 Clean and Green Calendar (PDF) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Glendale Municipal Landfill (with recycling and e-waste drop-off)

Type	Landfill
Run by	The city
Address	11480 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85307 (north side of the road); 623-930-4720 · Map⁹
Hours	Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Sundays and official city holidays⁹
Fees	2026 gate rate $55.58/ton, minimum $50.58; Glendale residents: one load up to 2,000 lb free per month, then $15.79/ton; up to 5 car/truck tires free (off rim); hard-to-handle $155.58/ton; Freon units $25; free recycling and e-waste drop-off (no TVs, printers, appliances); debit/credit cards only⁹
Who can use it	reduced rate for single-family homes/duplexes on city sanitation service, with current utility bill and photo ID⁹

Household Hazardous Waste curbside collection (by appointment, spring and fall)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	collected at your home (front of garage door or carport by 6 a.m.)¹⁰
Hours	2026: collections Mar 9-27 and Sep 28-Oct 16 (book via 623-930-2660)¹⁰
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	single-family residents; not for apartments, condos, town homes, mobile home parks¹⁰

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Landfill, Household Hazardous Waste Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	glendaleone.com¹²
Phone	Solid Waste Customer Service 623-930-2660 (Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)¹
311	GlendaleOne service requests (glendaleone.com/G1)¹
Official website	glendaleaz.gov

Sources: Trash and Recycling (rates, contacts, links), 2026 Clean and Green Calendar (PDF) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All Arizona cities: Arizona trash pickup schedules.

Glendale trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Glendale?

Trash is collected weekly. Glendale does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (cog-gis.maps.arcgis.com).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Glendale?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday collection moves to Friday 11/27; Friday collection moves to Saturday 11/28

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Glendale?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday collection moves to Saturday 12/26

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Glendale?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Friday collection moves to Saturday 1/2/2027

How do I get rid of bulky items in Glendale?

Set collection days. No booking: monthly by Section (1-4) on the published 2026 schedule; put out no earlier than the Thursday before and no later than 6:00 a.m. Monday of your collection week. Special pickup on call: $99 for the first 30 minutes (623-930-2660). Fees: included in monthly rate; $99 fine for out-of-schedule or improper piles; refrigerators/Freon units $25 each (schedule by phone); special pickup $99.

Does Glendale recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (glass bottles and containers, newly added).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Glendale?

Use the city’s online form (glendaleone.com) or call Solid Waste Customer Service 623-930-2660 (Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.).

Sources

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Trash and Recycling (rates, contacts, links)City · glendaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential ServicesCity · glendaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Holiday ScheduleCity · glendaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulk Trash (2026 schedule and rules)City · glendaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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RecyclingCity · glendaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycle Right! / Know Your No's flier (images on Recycling page)City · glendaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Know Your No's flier (image on Recycling page)City · glendaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential 2026 collection days map (image)City · glendaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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LandfillCity · glendaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous WasteCity · glendaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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2026 Bulk Trash schedule + holiday schedule PDF (linked as 2026-Bulk-Trash.pdf)City · glendaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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2026 Clean and Green Calendar (PDF)City · glendaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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My Glendale Services lookup app + web map (City of Glendale GIS on ArcGIS Online)City · cog-gis.maps.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026

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