Phoenix Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule (2025)
Complete guide for Phoenix, AZ: weekly trash collection, blue bin recycling, new appointment-based bulk trash, tree/yard waste, holiday changes, HHW events, and how to report service issues.
Trash (Landfill Cart)
Weekly curbside or alley service (city-issued cart). Set out the night before; lids closed; ~3 ft clearance from cars/obstacles. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Recycling (Blue Bin)
Weekly, typically the same day as trash; single-stream. See accepted materials list below. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Bulk Trash (New)
Now by appointment; up to 4 pickups/year (from 2025). Book online or call Customer Services. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
📍 Address Lookup (Official)
Find your exact collection day(s) for trash and recycling, and see holiday impacts. The city highlights that only **three holidays** may change your day: **Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day**. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Find Your Trash & Recycling Day
🗓️ Weekly Pickup & Set-out Rules
- Trash: weekly collection in city cart (curb or alley, depending on route). :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Recycling (blue): weekly, generally the same day as trash (different truck). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Set-out time: place carts the night before or early morning; **lids closed**; allow ~3 ft clearance; handles toward house. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Overflow/contamination: keep materials inside the cart; wrong items may lead to tags or non-collection. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Yard waste: use Green Organics service/bags as directed; see section below. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
♻️ Recycling — Accepted & Not Accepted
Accepted (Blue Bin)
- Paper & cardboard (flatten; clean pizza boxes)
- Glass bottles & jars
- Metal cans (aluminum/steel)
- Hard plastics #1–#5 & #7 (bottles, jugs, tubs, lids)
Not Accepted
- Plastic bags/film, foam (polystyrene)
- Electronics, cords, batteries
- Food waste or liquids
- Hazardous waste/chemicals
Residential Recycling (City)
Zero Waste Recycling List (PDF)
📦 Bulk Trash — Appointment System
- Appointments required: Book online or call **602-262-6251**; most areas have availability within a couple of weeks. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Frequency: From January 2025, each customer may schedule up to 4 bulk collections/year (≥ 3 business days in advance). :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- Set-out rules: Place items at curb (not alley) per appointment window; follow size/weight guidelines published by the city. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
🌿 Green Organics / Yard Waste
- Phoenix ofrece contenedor de Green Organics para residuos de jardín (ramas, césped, cactus, madera sin tratar, etc.). Consulta lista completa de aceptados. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
- Mantén separado de la basura; sigue límites de peso/longitud/bultos cuando corresponda. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
⚠️ Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
El programa HHW de Phoenix ayuda con la disposición de pinturas, químicos, aceites, baterías y e-waste mediante eventos y recolección programada. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
- Consulta la página HHW para próximas fechas o colecciones a domicilio cuando estén disponibles. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
- Eventos especiales (p. ej., Battery Drop-Off) se anuncian en el calendario. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
🏗️ Drop-off Sites & Events
| Site/Event | Address | Hours/When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Disposal Drop-Off (example) | Steele Indian School Park — N. Central Ave & Farrington Dr. | Check calendar (e.g., Oct 9, 2025) | For household batteries only; other HHW via HHW program. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19} |
| Appliance Recycling (curbside options) | By appointment (curbside) | See program page | Accepts refrigerant & non-refrigerant appliances; fee details on page. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20} |
🎉 Holiday Schedule
- Phoenix mantiene “same-day service” para la mayoría de festivos; las colecciones cambian solo en **Thanksgiving, Christmas Day y New Year’s Day**. Consulta los detalles y fechas exactas cada año. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
🚚 Missed Pickup — What to Do
- Confirma que los botes estaban a tiempo, con tapa cerrada y sin obstrucciones (~3 ft de espacio). :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
- Revisa avisos en las páginas de Public Works (holiday/alertas). :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
- Si sigue sin recogerse, contacta con Customer Services al 602-262-6251 o usa el formulario correspondiente. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
💲 Cart Sizes & Fees
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Trash & Recycling | City-served residences with issued carts; consult city site for current rates/charges if applicable. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25} |
| Green Organics | Optional program for yard waste; see terms and accepted materials. :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26} |
🏢 Apartments / Multi-family
Complejos multi-familiares y propiedades comerciales suelen usar gestores privados; los residentes deben consultar a la administración del edificio para días de servicio, reciclaje y voluminosos. (Referencia general de la ciudad) :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}
📞 Contacts & Customer Service
- PHX Customer Services (Public Works): 602-262-6251 — preguntas, festivos, citas bulk. :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}
- Public Works Dept Hub: servicios de basura, reciclaje, bulk y organics. :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}
🔗 Data Sources
- Find Your Trash Day (City) :contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}
- Residential Trash & Recycling (Hub) :contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}
- Residential Recycling :contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}
- Zero Waste Recycling List (PDF) :contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}
- Bulk Trash (Appointments) :contentReference[oaicite:35]{index=35}
- Bulk Trash Program — up to 4/yr (Newsroom) :contentReference[oaicite:36]{index=36}
- Holiday Collection Schedule :contentReference[oaicite:37]{index=37}
- Curbside Green Organics :contentReference[oaicite:38]{index=38}
- HHW Program :contentReference[oaicite:39]{index=39}
- Battery Drop-Off Event (Calendar) :contentReference[oaicite:40]{index=40}