Scottsdale, AZ trash pickup schedule

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

Population 243,006 (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 Scottsdale Solid Waste Services collects curbside (and in some areas alley 300-gallon shared containers, or hand-collection routes) for single-family residential utility customers; multifamily residents use property management/HOA arrangements for recycling.²⁵⁶⁹
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste monthly (with brush & bulk)⁸¹⁵
Set out	by 5 a.m. on collection day (or after 6 p.m. the previous evening), wheels against the curb, at least 4 ft from other containers, cars and mailboxes; remove the container the same day⁵¹²
Your pickup day	Address lookup: scottsdaleaz.gov. App: My Services (city address lookup for trash, recycling and brush & bulk)⁴¹⁵ · Look up your day here
Holiday	Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change²

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 1 listed (hours and fees).

Scottsdale holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	No standing rule; the city publishes a yearly list. 2026: no change on MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day or Veterans Day. No collection on New Year's Day (Thu Jan 1) or Thanksgiving (Thu Nov 26): that week's Thursday collection moves to Friday and Friday's to Saturday. Christmas (Fri Dec 25): Mon-Thu unchanged, Friday collection moves to Saturday.³
Official notice	scottsdaleaz.gov²

Scottsdale trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Delayed one day	No collection Thu Jan 1; Thursday collection moves to Friday, Friday to Saturday²
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	No change	²
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	No change	²
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	No change	²
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	No change	²
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Sat, Jul 4, 2026	No change	Saturday²
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No change	²
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No change	²
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Delayed one day	No collection Thu Nov 26; Thursday collection moves to Friday Nov 27, Friday collection moves to Saturday Nov 28 (city offices closed Nov 26-27)²
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Moved to Saturday	Mon-Thu collections unchanged; Friday collection moves to Saturday Dec 26²

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

Sources: Holiday Collection Schedule, 2026 Brush & Bulk Removal Schedule / 2026 Holiday Collecti… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Scottsdale

How it works	Set collection days⁸
How to request	No booking: monthly collection week by area (4 areas, north to south; 2026 dates on the city page/PDF and in My Services). Set out no sooner than 3 days before the Monday of your week and no later than 5 a.m. Monday; the crew visits once during the week. Appliances: request online, collected the last Thursday of each month.³⁸⁹
Limits	two piles (green waste / everything else) 3 ft apart, each max 10 ft long x 6 ft wide x 4 ft tall; limbs cut to 6 ft, under 12 in diameter; glass boxed (max 2x2x2 ft); clippings bagged and tied; cacti boxed⁸
Fees	No separate fee is listed: the service is provided to residents who pay for residential collection. The crew allocates 20 minutes per pile larger than 10x6x4 ft. Anything left after the crew is done must be removed by the resident within 72 hours of notice.⁸
Not accepted	dirt, rocks, sod or sand⁸ concrete or cement⁸ fiberglass materials (tubs, showers, pool equipment, insulation)⁸ construction and remodel debris⁸ automobile parts: engines, body panels, tires and rims⁸ household-generated trash⁸ hazardous waste⁸ Freon appliances unless Freon recovered by a certified technician⁹

Sources: 2026 Brush & Bulk Removal Schedule / 2026 Holiday Collecti…, Brush and Bulk Collection, Boxes and Appliance Collection Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Scottsdale

Pickup	weekly¹⁵
Type	single-stream⁶
Glass	accepted in cart⁶
Plastics	#1-7 bottles, jugs, tubs, cups, yogurt containers, clamshells; lids on⁶

Accepted

aluminum beverage cans and clean aluminum foil⁶
aseptic cartons (milk, juice and soup cartons)⁶
cardboard/chipboard: shipping boxes, cereal boxes (remove liners), shoe boxes, tubes; break down boxes⁶
glass food and beverage containers⁶
magazines and phone books⁶
clean food and beverage cans⁶
newspapers and inserts⁶
office paper, junk mail, brown bags, file folders⁶
plastic #1-7 bottles, jugs, tubs, cups, yogurt containers, clamshells (lids on)⁶

Not accepted

plastic bags, liners or shipping envelopes (take bags to store drop-off)⁶
shredded paper⁶
yard waste or tree trimmings⁶
Styrofoam or packing peanuts⁶
food or liquid waste⁶
greasy pizza boxes or soiled paper⁶
construction debris⁶
diapers or pet waste⁶
hazardous containers (motor oil, pool chemicals)⁶
clothing or textiles⁶
electronics or batteries⁶
window glass, mirrors, light bulbs, ceramics⁶
paint cans, aerosol cans, automotive parts⁶

Programs

Public recycling drop-off bins permanently removed⁶
Extra mauve recycling container: $108 one-time⁶
Move-in box collection for new residents (request online; boxes emptied and flattened)⁹
Electronics recycling events (free; residents show the top of a current city utility bill with solid waste charges + driver's license): remaining 2026 date Sat Dec 5, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., North Corporation Yard, 9191 E. San Salvador Drive (Oct 3 already held). CRT/tube TVs, projection TVs, batteries, CFLs and appliances not accepted (CRT TVs go to brush & bulk).¹⁴

Sources: Recycling Guidelines, Boxes and Appliance Collection, Electronics Recycling, A Good Neighbor Guide for Scottsdale Visitors (PDF, Rev. 2… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	No separate yard-waste cart; green waste goes in the monthly brush & bulk collection (separate green pile) or bagged in the trash⁸
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	monthly (with brush & bulk)⁸
Rules	clippings, grass, leaves, palm skins and bark in securely tied plastic bags; limbs cut to 6 ft, under 12 in diameter, stacked with cut ends the same direction; cacti in closed boxes 2x2x2 ft or smaller⁸
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	Not published by the city (official page)
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events	Household hazardous waste home collection: up to 3 free collections per address per year for residential customers; sign-ups open the 1st of each month at 8 a.m. (no collections June and December); max 20 gallons, containers up to 5 gal, set out by 7 a.m.¹⁰ Electronics recycling events 2026: Feb 7, Apr 4, Oct 3, Dec 5 (Saturdays), 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 9191 E. San Salvador Drive³

Sources: 2026 Brush & Bulk Removal Schedule / 2026 Holiday Collecti…, Brush and Bulk Collection, Household Hazardous Waste Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Salt River Landfill (Resident Landfill Program)

Type	Landfill
Run by	Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (city contract)
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., Sun closed (landfill operator). The free city-customer use is once per calendar week, Monday through Saturday.¹¹
Fees	Free up to 2,000 lb once per calendar week for city residential solid waste customers; extra visits billed on the utility bill; overweight/unidentified loads $60/ton, $35 minimum; $20 for improperly secured loads; Freon appliances charged without technician receipt¹¹
Who can use it	Top portion of a current City of Scottsdale utility bill showing residential solid waste charges, plus a valid driver's license matching the account holder and service address. No phone copies; e-billing customers must print the statement. Non-commercial vehicle of 3/4-ton capacity or less, or no more than 1.5 cubic yards. Load 2,000 lb or less.¹¹

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

Sources: Residential Landfill Program, Salt River Landfill - City of Scottsdale (operator page) +… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov¹
Phone	Solid Waste Services 480-312-5600; [email protected]⁶
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	scottsdaleaz.gov¹

Sources: Solid Waste, Recycling Guidelines Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All Arizona cities: Arizona trash pickup schedules.

Scottsdale trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Scottsdale?

Trash is collected weekly. Scottsdale does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (scottsdaleaz.gov) or the My Services (city address lookup for trash, recycling and brush & bulk) app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Scottsdale?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No collection Thu Nov 26; Thursday collection moves to Friday Nov 27, Friday collection moves to Saturday Nov 28 (city offices closed Nov 26-27)

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Scottsdale?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Moved to Saturday: Mon-Thu collections unchanged; Friday collection moves to Saturday Dec 26

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Scottsdale?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: No collection Thu Jan 1; Thursday collection moves to Friday, Friday to Saturday

How do I get rid of bulky items in Scottsdale?

Set collection days. No booking: monthly collection week by area (4 areas, north to south; 2026 dates on the city page/PDF and in My Services). Set out no sooner than 3 days before the Monday of your week and no later than 5 a.m. Monday; the crew visits once during the week. Appliances: request online, collected the last Thursday of each month. Fees: No separate fee is listed: the service is provided to residents who pay for residential collection. The crew allocates 20 minutes per pile larger than 10x6x4 ft. Anything left after the crew is done must be removed by the resident within 72 hours of notice.

Does Scottsdale recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Scottsdale?

Use the city’s online form (eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov) or call Solid Waste Services 480-312-5600; [email protected].

Sources

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Solid WasteCity · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Holiday Collection ScheduleCity · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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2026 Brush & Bulk Removal Schedule / 2026 Holiday Collection Schedule (PDF)City · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash and RecyclingCity · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash Collection GuidelinesCity · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycling GuidelinesCity · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Accepted Recyclables List (PDF)City · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Brush and Bulk CollectionCity · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Boxes and Appliance CollectionCity · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous WasteCity · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential Landfill ProgramCity · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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My ServicesCity · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Collection ServicesCity · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Electronics RecyclingCity · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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A Good Neighbor Guide for Scottsdale Visitors (PDF, Rev. 2 012723)City · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Solid Waste Routes (FeatureServer: Brush Collection / Recycling Collection / Refuse Collection)city (City of Scottsdale GIS, ArcGIS Online) · services6.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Salt River Landfill - City of Scottsdale (operator page) + home page hourslandfill owner/operator (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community enterprise; under city contract, linked from the city page) · saltriverlandfill.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Food Waste & CompostingCity · scottsdaleaz.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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