Phoenix Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Phoenix recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
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
Can you recycle these items in Phoenix?
Can you recycle cardboard in Phoenix?
AcceptedFlatten boxes; remove plastic liners and foam.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Phoenix?
Accepted with conditionsClean cardboard only; remove greasy liners and food scraps.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Phoenix?
AcceptedRinse bottles and leave caps on.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Phoenix?
AcceptedRinse milk jugs and detergent bottles.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Phoenix?
AcceptedRinse plastic containers.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Phoenix?
AcceptedRinse bottles and tubs.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Phoenix?
AcceptedRinse yogurt tubs and takeout containers.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Phoenix?
Accepted with conditionsRigid plastic only; styrofoam/foam is prohibited.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Phoenix?
AcceptedRinse other rigid plastics.
Can you recycle glass in Phoenix?
AcceptedGlass bottles and jars only; remove lids.
Can you recycle aluminum in Phoenix?
AcceptedClean empty cans; balled aluminum foil at least softball-sized.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Phoenix?
Accepted with conditionsShredded paper must be placed in a clear plastic bag.
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).