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Phoenix, AZ trash pickup schedule

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

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Quick answer

Who collectsThe city collects City of Phoenix Public Works collects residential trash (alley and curbside containers), recycling and optional green organics; fee is on the monthly city services bill.1
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as trash (separate truck)23
Set outcurbside no later than 5:30 a.m. on collection day2
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: phxatyourservice.dynamics365portals.us5 · Look up your day here
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Collected as scheduled; city transfer stations closed.6

Bulk items: By appointment (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).

Phoenix holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleCollection day changes only for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day; on all other holidays trash and recycling are collected as scheduled (transfer stations closed).6
Official noticephoenix.gov6
Phoenix trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 No change Collected as scheduled; city transfer stations closed.6
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 No change Collected as scheduled; city transfer stations closed.6
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 No change Collected as scheduled; city transfer stations closed.6
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 No change Collected as scheduled; city transfer stations closed.6
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed) No change Collected as scheduled; city transfer stations closed. Observed date (Jul 3 or Jul 4, 2026) not stated by the city.6
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 No change Collected as scheduled; city transfer stations closed.6
Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 No change Collected as scheduled; city transfer stations closed.6
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 No change Collected as scheduled; city transfer stations closed.6
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Delayed one day No collection Thanksgiving Day; Thursday routes collected Friday Nov 27, Friday routes Saturday Nov 28. Mon-Wed routes unchanged.6
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Moved to Saturday No collection Christmas Day; Friday routes collected Saturday Dec 26.6
Farmworkers Day Date not stated by the city No change City holiday (Farmworkers Day); collected as scheduled; city transfer stations closed. Date not stated on the holiday page.6
Phoenix trash pickup on holidays, 2027
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Fri, Jan 1, 2027 Moved to Saturday No collection New Year's Day; Friday routes collected Saturday Jan 2, 2027.6
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 Collection Schedule Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Phoenix

How it worksBy appointment7
How to requestonline scheduler on the Bulk Trash page or 602-262-6251; at least 3 business days ahead, up to one year ahead; set out no more than 7 days before and by 5:30 a.m. on the appointment date, within 5 ft of the curb/front property edge; cancel at least 2 business days ahead (then it does not count); scheduler blocks Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day plus the 7 days after each; some HOAs/communities have pre-scheduled community appointments7
Limits4 collection appointments per year (allotment resets Jan 1); single pile up to 10 cubic yards per residence; bag and tie grass, leaves, weeds, twigs and clippings; tree trimmings under 12 in. diameter and 4 ft long79
Feesno separate charge: four bulk trash collections per year are included in the monthly solid waste fee14
Accepted
  • furniture, small appliances, toilets and large amounts of vegetation7
Not accepted
  • Household hazardous waste (HHW), such as antifreeze, pool chemicals, oil, batteries and paint7
  • Materials such as bricks, concrete, dirt, rocks, asphalt, and roofing shingles/tiles7
  • Tires, any shape or size7
  • Large appliances that use refrigerants such as freezers, refrigerators and air conditioners.7
  • Loose debris and litter, and any ordinary household trash7
  • Materials placed in Bagster bags7
  • More than 2 wooden pallets7
  • Loose grass, leaves, weeds, twigs and hedge clippings7
  • Community piles - please DO NOT combine piles from multiple households.7
  • Construction or demolition materials in excess of 25 pounds or over four feet long7
  • Metal or car parts in excess of 20 pounds or over four feet long7
  • Glass such as windows, shower doors, patio doors, mirrors, fluorescent tubes, etc.7
  • Tree trunks or stumps longer than 4 feet and bigger than 12 inches in diameter7

Sources: Bulk Trash, Christmas Tree Composting, 2026 Solid Waste Rate Increase Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Phoenix

Pickupweekly, same day as trash (separate truck)3
Typesingle-stream4
Glassaccepted in cart4
Plasticshard plastic (no foam): bottles with caps on, cups, jars, jugs, tubs, lids, clamshells, containers; no resin numbers listed4
Cartblue 90-gallon recycle container2

Accepted

  • cardboard (broken down)4
  • office paper, junk mail, sticky notes, magazines4
  • newspaper4
  • clean pizza boxes4
  • empty paper milk cartons; empty soup and juice boxes (aseptic)4
  • shredded paper in a clear plastic bag4
  • hard plastic bottles (caps on), cups, jars, jugs, tubs, lids, clamshells4
  • aluminum cans4
  • steel and tin cans4
  • glass bottles and jars (lids off)4
  • cereal boxes (remove plastic liner)4
  • egg cartons (paper or plastic, no foam)4
  • envelopes (windows OK)4
  • packing or craft paper4
  • paper bags4
  • wrapping paper (non-metallic)4
  • aluminum foil or trays (clean; ball foil into softball size)4

Not accepted

  • plastic bags and other soft plastics4
  • polystyrene or foam4
  • paper towels, napkins, tissues4
  • food scraps and yard waste4
  • electronics4
  • batteries4
  • light bulbs4
  • items smaller than 2.5 inches in diameter4
  • bagged recyclables3
  • large scrap metal or car parts (take to a scrap yard)4

Programs

  • Eco-stations: recycling drop-off bins throughout the city3

Sources: Residential Trash, Residential Recycling, Zero Waste Recycling List (printable PDF) Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupoptional paid subscription (tan Curbside Green Organics container, $10.58/month per container since July 2026) in eligible areas with curbside or alley collection; otherwise bagged vegetation via bulk trash8
SeasonNot published by the city (official page)
How oftenNot published by the city (official page)
Rulestan Green Organics container (eligible areas, $10.58/month): branches, lawn clippings, tree fruit and garden debris, untreated wood, cactus, large-animal manure, creosote, oleander, pyracantha; NOT palm fronds, bags, treated/painted wood, food waste, dirt/rock, pet waste, trash. Without the container, yard waste goes in a bulk pile (bagged and tied; trimmings under 12 in. diameter and 4 ft).8
Food scrapsnot accepted in green organics container8
Christmas trees2026-27: drop off live trees/wreaths (unbagged, undecorated, no flocking) Mon Dec 28, 2026 – Mon Jan 11, 2027 at designated parks, both transfer stations and two Sunbelt Rentals sites; transfer stations take up to two trees; trees can also go in a bulk pile or cut into the black/green bin9
Leaf collectionNot published by the city (official page)

Sources: Curbside Green Organics, Christmas Tree Composting Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

North Gateway Transfer Station

TypeTransfer station
Run byThe city
Address30205 N. Black Canyon Hwy., Phoenix, AZ 85085 · Map11
HoursMon-Fri 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 6 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Sunday and on MLK Day, Presidents Day, Farmworkers Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Veterans Day (closed Wed Nov 11, 2026), Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day; Christmas Eve 6 a.m.-12 p.m.11
Feesresidential solid waste customers: one load of up to 1 ton per calendar month free with current city services bill + matching photo ID; above 1 ton $55/ton; other loads $55/ton ($40 minimum); unsecured load penalty $2011
Who can use itCity of Phoenix residential solid waste customers for free drop-off11

27th Avenue Transfer Station

TypeTransfer station
Run byThe city
Address3060 S. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009 · Map11
HoursMon-Fri 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 6 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Sunday and on MLK Day, Presidents Day, Farmworkers Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Veterans Day (closed Wed Nov 11, 2026), Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day; Christmas Eve 6 a.m.-12 p.m.11
Feesresidential solid waste customers: one load of up to 1 ton per calendar month free with current city services bill + matching photo ID; above 1 ton $55/ton; other loads $55/ton ($40 minimum); unsecured load penalty $2011
Who can use itCity of Phoenix residential solid waste customers for free drop-off11

Household Hazardous Waste home collection

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe city
Addressat the residence (by appointment)10
Hourscollected 7 a.m.–5 p.m. on the scheduled day10
Feesfree for residential solid waste customers10
Who can use itresidential solid waste account holders; 1 collection per calendar year10

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

Sources: Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Transfer Station and Materials Recovery Facility Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formNot published by the city (official page)
Phone602-262-6251 (PHX Customer Services); email [email protected]5
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websitephoenix.gov1

Sources: Residential Trash and Recycling, Find Your Trash and Recycling Collection Day Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

All Arizona cities: Arizona trash pickup schedules.

Phoenix trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Phoenix?

Trash is collected weekly. Phoenix does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (phxatyourservice.dynamics365portals.us).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Phoenix?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No collection Thanksgiving Day; Thursday routes collected Friday Nov 27, Friday routes Saturday Nov 28. Mon-Wed routes unchanged.

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Phoenix?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Moved to Saturday: No collection Christmas Day; Friday routes collected Saturday Dec 26.

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

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Moved to Saturday: No collection New Year's Day; Friday routes collected Saturday Jan 2, 2027.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Phoenix?

By appointment. online scheduler on the Bulk Trash page or 602-262-6251; at least 3 business days ahead, up to one year ahead; set out no more than 7 days before and by 5:30 a.m. on the appointment date, within 5 ft of the curb/front property edge; cancel at least 2 business days ahead (then it does not count); scheduler blocks Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day plus the 7 days after each; some HOAs/communities have pre-scheduled community appointments Fees: no separate charge: four bulk trash collections per year are included in the monthly solid waste fee.

Does Phoenix recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Phoenix?

call 602-262-6251 (PHX Customer Services); email [email protected].

Sources

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    Residential Trash and RecyclingCity · phoenix.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Residential TrashCity · phoenix.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Residential RecyclingCity · phoenix.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Zero Waste Recycling List (printable PDF)City · phoenix.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Find Your Trash and Recycling Collection DayCity · phoenix.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Holiday Collection ScheduleCity · phoenix.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Bulk TrashCity · phoenix.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Curbside Green OrganicsCity · phoenix.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Christmas Tree CompostingCity · phoenix.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Household Hazardous Waste CollectionCity · phoenix.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Transfer Station and Materials Recovery FacilityCity · phoenix.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Garbage Pick Up (MapServer: PW_GARBAGE, PW_RECYCLE)City · maps.phoenix.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    myPHX311 Trash Recycling (collection day lookup)City · phxatyourservice.dynamics365portals.us · checked October 30, 2026
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    2026 Solid Waste Rate IncreaseCity · phoenix.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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