Glendale Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 10 items per collection. As a Glendale resident, you receive once a month Bulk Trash pick-up service. Place bulk trash out no earlier than the Thursday before your scheduled collection week and no later than 6:00 a.m. the Monday of your scheduled collection week.
Glendale bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | As a Glendale resident, you receive once a month Bulk Trash pick-up service. Place bulk trash out no earlier than the Thursday before your scheduled collection week and no later than 6:00 a.m. the Monday of your scheduled collection week. |
|---|---|
| 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 | 623-930-2660 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Glendale
Follow the listed bulk rule: As a Glendale resident, you receive once a month Bulk Trash pick-up service. Place bulk trash out no earlier than the Thursday before your scheduled collection week and no later than 6:00 a.m. the Monday of your scheduled collection week.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. For Freon Unit disposal there will be a $25 fee added to your water bill per unit placed out due to Freon. Call 623-930-2660 to schedule for a special crew to pick up.
Local disposal alternatives in Maricopa County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Glendale Municipal Landfill
11480 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85307
Municipal solid waste landfill providing Glendale residents with one free ton of waste disposal per month (with city utility water bill and driver license), plus free electronics recycling.
City of Glendale Solid Waste Department Customer Service
5850 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
Administrative solid waste division coordinating weekly curbside collection, container repairs, special pickup requests, and monthly bulk trash routing.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Glendale Solid Waste Management Department · municipal dpw
Phone: 623-930-2660
5850 W Glendale AveGlendale, AZ 85301
These collection rules cover Zone Glendale Residential Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Glendale, AZ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out place your container at the curb after 5 p.m. the evening before your collection day or by 6 a.m. on your collection day. Put away your container by 6 a.m. the day following collection.. These rules apply to Zone Glendale Residential Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Glendale?
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: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day. These rules apply to Zone Glendale Residential Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Glendale?
As a Glendale resident, you receive once a month Bulk Trash pick-up service. Place bulk trash out no earlier than the Thursday before your scheduled collection week and no later than 6:00 a.m. the Monday of your scheduled collection week. The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 623-930-2660 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Glendale Residential Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Glendale?
The listed accepted materials are Aluminum beverage cans and clean food containers, Steel and tin food cans (clean and empty), Cardboard and paperboard boxes (flattened), Clean newspaper, magazines, catalogs, and office paper, Rigid plastic food and beverage bottles, jugs, and jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic wrap, and film packaging (never bag recyclables), Yard clippings, grass, and green waste, Trash, food scraps, and liquids, Appliances, furniture, electronics, and construction debris, Hazardous materials, automotive batteries, paint, and pool chemicals. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Glendale Residential Curbside Collection Routes.