Chandler Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Put your container out before 6 a.m. on your collection day, or after 6 p.m. the night before. Remove from curb by 9 a.m. the day after collection.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Put your container out before 6 a.m. on your collection day, or after 6 p.m. the night before. Remove from curb by 9 a.m. the day after collection. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Residents receive up to four free curbside bulk collections and/or RSWCC visits per calendar year. Maximum pile size is 4 feet wide by 4 feet high by 16 feet long (approximately two pickup truck loads); items must not exceed 50 lbs each. Schedule pickup 7 to 14 days in advance online or by calling 480-782-3510. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Yard waste, grass clippings, and leaves must be bagged and tied inside the regular black trash container. Larger branches and palm fronds can be collected through curbside bulk collection if cut to 5 feet in length and 5 inches in diameter, or self-hauled to the RSWCC. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued black container for residential trash
- Set container at curb before 6:00 AM on collection day or after 6:00 PM the night before
- Place container in street with wheels against curb, keeping at least 3 feet of clearance from other containers
- All items must be inside container with lid closed; bag and tie all trash including grass and yard waste
- Remove container from curb by 9:00 AM the day following collection
Chandler recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and paper boxes (flattened and emptied)
- Mixed paper, newspapers, magazines, mail, and office paper
- Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans
- Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2 with lids attached)
- Glass food jars and beverage bottles (empty and rinsed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic wrap (do not bag recyclables; keep them loose)
- Food remnants, liquids, and greasy pizza boxes
- Styrofoam cups, plates, and packing materials
- Garden hoses, electrical cords, and wires
- Yard waste and grass clippings (place bagged in black trash cart)
- Household hazardous waste, automotive fluids, and batteries
Chandler bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Residents receive up to four free curbside bulk collections and/or RSWCC visits per calendar year. Maximum pile size is 4 feet wide by 4 feet high by 16 feet long (approximately two pickup truck loads); items must not exceed 50 lbs each. Schedule pickup 7 to 14 days in advance online or by calling 480-782-3510. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 480-782-3510 |
Chandler holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Chandler, AZ
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Chandler Solid Waste Services · municipal dpw
Phone: 480-782-3510
175 S. Arizona AvenueChandler, AZ 85225
These collection rules cover Zone City of Chandler Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Chandler, AZ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Put your container out before 6 a.m. on your collection day, or after 6 p.m. the night before. Remove from curb by 9 a.m. the day after collection.. These rules apply to Zone City of Chandler Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Chandler?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Chandler Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Chandler?
Residents receive up to four free curbside bulk collections and/or RSWCC visits per calendar year. Maximum pile size is 4 feet wide by 4 feet high by 16 feet long (approximately two pickup truck loads); items must not exceed 50 lbs each. Schedule pickup 7 to 14 days in advance online or by calling 480-782-3510. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 480-782-3510 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Chandler Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Chandler?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and paper boxes (flattened and emptied), Mixed paper, newspapers, magazines, mail, and office paper, Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans, Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2 with lids attached), Glass food jars and beverage bottles (empty and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic wrap (do not bag recyclables; keep them loose), Food remnants, liquids, and greasy pizza boxes, Styrofoam cups, plates, and packing materials, Garden hoses, electrical cords, and wires, Yard waste and grass clippings (place bagged in black trash cart), Household hazardous waste, automotive fluids, and batteries. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Chandler Curbside Collection Routes.