Gilbert 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 Containers must be placed out by 5 AM on your collection day to be serviced. Keep containers at curb until routes are completed.
- 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: Containers must be placed out by 5 AM on your collection day to be serviced. Keep containers at curb until routes are completed. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Town bulk trash collection runs every five weeks on a neighborhood zone cycle (Zones A through E). Bulk items must be placed in the street against the curb no earlier than Saturday before collection week and no later than 5 AM on Monday of collection week. Maximum single pile size is 10 feet long by 5 feet wide by 5 feet high. No bulk collection during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. | Up to 10 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Yard trimmings are collected during regular five-week bulk pickup if cut to less than 5 feet in length and 12 inches in diameter. Grass, leaves, and weeds must be bagged and tied. Cacti must be boxed, labeled, and secured. Small amounts of bagged yard waste may also be placed in regular black trash containers. |
Trash container requirements
- Town-issued black container for residential trash
- Set container out by 5:00 AM on scheduled collection day
- Place container in street against curb with lid opening facing street
- Keep at least 5 feet of clearance from other containers, trees, mailboxes, and parked cars
- All household trash must be bagged and fit inside cart with lid fully closed
- Remove containers promptly from street following collection
Gilbert recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and shipping boxes (flattened and empty)
- Mixed paper, magazines, newspapers, paperboard, and mail
- Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans (clean and empty)
- Plastic bottles and jugs (clean, lids attached)
- Glass food jars and beverage bottles (clean and empty)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic film, and wraps (keep recyclables loose)
- Household hazardous waste, motor oil, chemicals, and paint
- Yard waste, tree trimmings, leaves, and grass clippings
- Food waste, organic kitchen scraps, and liquids
- Styrofoam cups, containers, and packaging peanuts
- Batteries, electronics, cords, and small appliances
Gilbert bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Town bulk trash collection runs every five weeks on a neighborhood zone cycle (Zones A through E). Bulk items must be placed in the street against the curb no earlier than Saturday before collection week and no later than 5 AM on Monday of collection week. Maximum single pile size is 10 feet long by 5 feet wide by 5 feet high. No bulk collection during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 10 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 480-503-6400 |
Gilbert holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: no change. Regular collection dates do not change.
Observed holidays: None listed. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Gilbert, 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 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| 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 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
DPW & sanitation contact
Town of Gilbert Environmental Services · municipal dpw
Phone: 480-503-6400
50 E. Civic Center DriveGilbert, AZ 85296
These collection rules cover Zone Town of Gilbert Curbside Collection Zones.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Gilbert, AZ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Containers must be placed out by 5 AM on your collection day to be serviced. Keep containers at curb until routes are completed.. These rules apply to Zone Town of Gilbert Curbside Collection Zones.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Gilbert?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. The listed holiday policy keeps regular pickup dates unchanged. No observed holidays are listed. These rules apply to Zone Town of Gilbert Curbside Collection Zones.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Gilbert?
Town bulk trash collection runs every five weeks on a neighborhood zone cycle (Zones A through E). Bulk items must be placed in the street against the curb no earlier than Saturday before collection week and no later than 5 AM on Monday of collection week. Maximum single pile size is 10 feet long by 5 feet wide by 5 feet high. No bulk collection during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 480-503-6400 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Town of Gilbert Curbside Collection Zones.
What items are accepted for recycling in Gilbert?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and shipping boxes (flattened and empty), Mixed paper, magazines, newspapers, paperboard, and mail, Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans (clean and empty), Plastic bottles and jugs (clean, lids attached), Glass food jars and beverage bottles (clean and empty). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic film, and wraps (keep recyclables loose), Household hazardous waste, motor oil, chemicals, and paint, Yard waste, tree trimmings, leaves, and grass clippings, Food waste, organic kitchen scraps, and liquids, Styrofoam cups, containers, and packaging peanuts, Batteries, electronics, cords, and small appliances. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Town of Gilbert Curbside Collection Zones.