Mesa, AZ trash pickup schedule

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

Population 513,656 (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 Mesa Solid Waste (Utilities) collects black trash, blue recycling and optional green yard-waste barrels for single-family homes (incl. condos/townhomes where the occupant holds the Mesa trash account); residents in HOA or multi-unit communities may need to contact their property manager.⁵
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly⁵⁶
Set out	at the curb (in the gutter) by 6 a.m. on collection day, including holidays; remove by 6 a.m. the following day⁸
Your pickup day	Address lookup: gis.mesaaz.gov. App: Explore Mesa (City of Mesa GIS) - Find your Collection Day² · Look up your day here
Holidays	The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule.

Bulk items: Scheduled pickup: request it ahead (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).

Mesa holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	no holiday changes: trash and recycling are collected on all holidays as normal (barrels out by 6 a.m. on the regular day)²
Official notice	mesaaz.gov²
Facility closures 2026	Household Hazardous Materials facility closed on all city holidays incl. July 4, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Nov 27, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day 2027¹⁰

No dated list of holidays is published for Mesa; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.

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

Sources: Trash & Recycling, Household Hazardous Materials Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Mesa

How it works	Scheduled pickup: request it ahead³
How to request	online Bulk Item Pick-up Request (us.openforms.com) or call 480-644-6789; staff call back within 3 business days to schedule; past-due balance must be paid first; items at end of driveway after 6 p.m. the night before and by 6 a.m. on the pickup day; cancel/reschedule at least 1 business day ahead²
Limits	one load is about 4 ft x 8 ft x 4 ft; max 4 loads per pickup; bundles max 24 in diameter, 48 in long, 60 lb³
Fees	Mesa trash customers from $31.00 per load; non-Mesa customers from $39.59 per load; $31.00 trip charge if items are not out, mixed with prohibited items, or cancelled late³
Accepted	Furniture, mattresses/box springs, exercise machines, grills (no propane), bicycles, lawn mowers (no gas), toilets, TVs, water softeners, palm fronds, bundled branches/carpet, boxed cacti, boxed or bagged small yard debris and household items³
Not accepted	Appliances (use Appliance Recycling)³ Construction/remodeling materials³ Hazardous waste (oil, paint, batteries, light bulbs, propane tanks)³ Liquids³ Items over 60 lb³ Tires (take to the HHM facility)³

Sources: Trash & Recycling, Bulk Item Pick-up Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Mesa

Pickup	weekly⁶
Type	single-stream⁶
Glass	accepted in cart⁹
Plastics	bottles, jugs, clamshell produce containers, yogurt/margarine tubs, condiment bottles (no resin numbers listed); lids and labels can stay on⁹

Accepted

Metal food cans and aluminum beverage cans⁹
Clean, flat cardboard (packing material removed)⁹
Paperboard, mail, newspaper, magazines, office paper⁹
Plastic bottles, jugs, clamshells, tubs (yogurt/margarine), condiment bottles⁹
Glass bottles and jars, all colors⁹

Not accepted

Bagged recyclables⁶
Items left on top of or around the barrel⁶

Programs

Free 28-qt in-home recycling container, one per household, pick up at Solid Waste Management, 730 N. Mesa Dr. (Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-6 p.m.)⁶
Appliance Recycling: scheduled curbside pickup, $19.00 per appliance (+$11.00 Freon removal) for Mesa customers, billed on the utility bill; request online or 480-644-6789¹⁴

Sources: Blue Recycling Barrel, Mesa Recycles, Appliance Recycling Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	yes - optional green barrel subscription, $8.27/month (6-month minimum)⁷
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	Not published by the city (official page)
Rules	90-gallon green barrel; unbagged grass, leaves, plant trimmings, small branches cut to 24 in sections, max 12 in diameter; no palm fronds, oleander, citrus fruit, cacti, animal waste, food waste, lumber, rock, metal; collected on the blue-barrel day⁷
Food scraps	not accepted in the green barrel⁷
Christmas trees	2026-27: live trees only, self-service drop-off 24 hours a day Dec 26, 2026-Jan 18, 2027 at Dobson Ranch Library, Fitch Park, Mountain View Park, East Mesa Service Center and Superstition (2430 E. Ellsworth); also in the green barrel if it fits, or curbside bulk pickup for a fee¹²
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events	Neighborhood Cleanup Program: city provides large trash and green-waste containers for a neighborhood event, once every 12 months per neighborhood, by application¹³

Sources: Green Yard Waste Barrel, Christmas Tree Recycling, Neighborhood Cleanup Program Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) Facility

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	2412 N. Center St., Bldg. 2, Mesa, AZ 85201 · Map¹⁰
Hours	Wed-Sat 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sun-Tue and city holidays¹⁰
Fees	no additional cost (funded by Green & Clean fee)¹⁰
Who can use it	Mesa residents paying the Green & Clean fee; proof of residency; household items only¹⁰

SRPMIC Salt River Landfill (Landfill Use Program)

Type	Landfill
Run by	Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Address	4660 N. Beeline Highway, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 · Map¹¹
Hours	Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 6 a.m.-3:30 p.m.¹¹
Fees	Landfill Use Program: one load up to 2,000 lb per calendar month for $15.00 on the Mesa utility bill (eligible rate codes); otherwise gate rate¹¹
Who can use it	current Mesa trash and recycling customers with an eligible rate code; bring utility bill and photo ID¹¹

Republic Services Mesa Transfer Station (Landfill Use Program)

Type	Transfer station
Run by	Republic Services
Address	6711 S. Mountain Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212 · Map¹¹
Hours	Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Sat 6 a.m.-11:30 a.m.¹¹
Fees	Landfill Use Program: one load up to 2,000 lb per calendar month for $15.00 on the Mesa utility bill; no appliances with refrigerant; hard hat required¹¹
Who can use it	current Mesa trash and recycling customers with an eligible rate code¹¹

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

Sources: Household Hazardous Materials, Landfill Use Program Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	citylink.mesaaz.gov (CityLink; choose "Trash and Recycling Issues")⁸
Phone	480-644-2221 (Contact Center, Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-6 p.m.); bulk/appliance/roll-off: 480-644-6789⁸
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	mesaaz.gov²

Sources: Trash & Recycling, Missed Barrel Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All Arizona cities: Arizona trash pickup schedules.

Mesa trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Mesa?

Trash is collected weekly. Mesa does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (gis.mesaaz.gov) or the Explore Mesa (City of Mesa GIS) - Find your Collection Day app.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Mesa?

Scheduled pickup: request it ahead. online Bulk Item Pick-up Request (https://us.openforms.com/Form/e87629a9-5d21-416d-af5f-47628e06a817) or call 480-644-6789; staff call back within 3 business days to schedule; past-due balance must be paid first; items at end of driveway after 6 p.m. the night before and by 6 a.m. on the pickup day; cancel/reschedule at least 1 business day ahead Fees: Mesa trash customers from $31.00 per load; non-Mesa customers from $39.59 per load; $31.00 trip charge if items are not out, mixed with prohibited items, or cancelled late.

Does Mesa recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Mesa?

Use the city’s online form (citylink.mesaaz.gov) or call 480-644-2221 (Contact Center, Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-6 p.m.); bulk/appliance/roll-off: 480-644-6789.

Sources

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Explore Mesa - Mesa Data layer (solid waste pickup days by area)City · services2.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash & RecyclingCity · mesaaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulk Item Pick-upCity · mesaaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Resident Trash & Recycling ProgramsCity · mesaaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Black Trash BarrelCity · mesaaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Blue Recycling BarrelCity · mesaaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Green Yard Waste BarrelCity · mesaaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Missed BarrelCity · mesaaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Mesa RecyclesCity · mesaaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous MaterialsCity · mesaaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Landfill Use ProgramCity · mesaaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Christmas Tree RecyclingCity · mesaaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Neighborhood Cleanup ProgramCity · mesaaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Appliance RecyclingCity · mesaaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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