Mesa 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 Place the barrel out anytime after 6 p.m. the night before but no later than 6 a.m. on your scheduled collection day, including all holidays. Remove the barrel from the curb no later than 6 a.m. the following day.
- 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: Place the barrel out anytime after 6 p.m. the night before but no later than 6 a.m. on your scheduled collection day, including all holidays. Remove the barrel from the curb no later than 6 a.m. the following day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulk item pickup is available to Mesa Solid Waste customers for an additional fee starting at $31 per load (approximately 4x8x4 feet). Service must be scheduled in advance online or by calling 480-644-6789. Staff confirm pickup dates within 3 business days. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Green yard waste barrels are available for residential yard trimmings and landscape debris. Bulk brush must be cut into 4-foot lengths and securely bundled for scheduled bulk item pickup. |
Trash container requirements
- Place household trash in the official black city container (60-gallon or 90-gallon)
- Bag and tie all household garbage before placing it into the black barrel
- Place barrels in the gutter with handles facing the house, keeping sidewalks clear for pedestrians
- Maintain at least 2 feet of clearance from walls, fences, or mailboxes, and 5 feet from parked cars
- Keep barrel lids completely closed; do not overfill or exceed the 200-pound weight limit
Mesa recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Metal food cans and aluminum beverage cans
- Clean and flat corrugated cardboard and paperboard boxes
- Paper (mail, newspapers, magazines, office paper, cereal and soda boxes)
- Plastic containers (water bottles, milk jugs, detergent containers, produce clamshells, yogurt tubs)
- Glass bottles and jars of all colors
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags or bagged recyclables (keep all items loose, clean, dry, and empty)
- Greasy or food-soiled pizza boxes
- Shredded paper (bag and dispose of with regular trash)
- Batteries and electronic items (deliver to Household Hazardous Materials facility)
- Yard waste, landscape trimmings, motor oil, and hazardous chemicals
Mesa bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulk item pickup is available to Mesa Solid Waste customers for an additional fee starting at $31 per load (approximately 4x8x4 feet). Service must be scheduled in advance online or by calling 480-644-6789. Staff confirm pickup dates within 3 business days. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 480-644-6789 |
Mesa 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: Mesa, 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
City of Mesa Solid Waste Management Department · municipal dpw
Phone: 480-644-2221
730 N. Mesa Dr.Mesa, AZ 85201
These collection rules cover Zone City of Mesa Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Mesa, AZ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place the barrel out anytime after 6 p.m. the night before but no later than 6 a.m. on your scheduled collection day, including all holidays. Remove the barrel from the curb no later than 6 a.m. the following day.. These rules apply to Zone City of Mesa Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Mesa?
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 City of Mesa Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Mesa?
Bulk item pickup is available to Mesa Solid Waste customers for an additional fee starting at $31 per load (approximately 4x8x4 feet). Service must be scheduled in advance online or by calling 480-644-6789. Staff confirm pickup dates within 3 business days. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 480-644-6789 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Mesa Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Mesa?
The listed accepted materials are Metal food cans and aluminum beverage cans, Clean and flat corrugated cardboard and paperboard boxes, Paper (mail, newspapers, magazines, office paper, cereal and soda boxes), Plastic containers (water bottles, milk jugs, detergent containers, produce clamshells, yogurt tubs), Glass bottles and jars of all colors. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags or bagged recyclables (keep all items loose, clean, dry, and empty), Greasy or food-soiled pizza boxes, Shredded paper (bag and dispose of with regular trash), Batteries and electronic items (deliver to Household Hazardous Materials facility), Yard waste, landscape trimmings, motor oil, and hazardous chemicals. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Mesa Curbside Service Area.