Phoenix 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 by 5:30 a.m.
- 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: by 5:30 a.m. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Up to 4 scheduled bulk trash appointments per calendar year (up to 10 cubic yards per pickup) | Up to 10 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Yard trimmings and grass must be bagged and placed in the black trash container per Maricopa County health regulations. |
Trash container requirements
- Containers must be placed curbside no later than 5:30 a.m. on the day of pick up with lids closed.
- Bagging garbage and grass is required by Maricopa County; keep 15 feet clearance from obstructions.
Phoenix recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and paper boxes (broken down)
- Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, tubs and containers
- Glass bottles and jars (all colors, remove lids)
- Aluminum, steel, and tin cans
- Clean aluminum foil and baking trays (balled softball size)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and soft plastic wrap
- Polystyrene or styrofoam
- Food waste or liquids
- Batteries, light bulbs or electronics
- Garden hoses or tanglers
Phoenix bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Up to 4 scheduled bulk trash appointments per calendar year (up to 10 cubic yards per pickup) |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 10 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (602) 262-6251 |
Phoenix 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: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Phoenix, 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 Phoenix Public Works · municipal dpw
Phone: (602) 262-6251
200 W. Washington StPhoenix, AZ 85003
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Phoenix, AZ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out by 5:30 a.m.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Phoenix?
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 Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Phoenix?
Up to 4 scheduled bulk trash appointments per calendar year (up to 10 cubic yards per pickup) The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (602) 262-6251 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Phoenix?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and paper boxes (broken down), Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, tubs and containers, Glass bottles and jars (all colors, remove lids), Aluminum, steel, and tin cans, Clean aluminum foil and baking trays (balled softball size). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and soft plastic wrap, Polystyrene or styrofoam, Food waste or liquids, Batteries, light bulbs or electronics, Garden hoses or tanglers. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).