Scottsdale 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 your container on the street with wheels against the curb by 5 a.m. on collection days (or after 6 p.m. the previous evening) and remove it the same 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 your container on the street with wheels against the curb by 5 a.m. on collection days (or after 6 p.m. the previous evening) and remove it the same day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Scottsdale provides monthly brush and bulk collection for residential solid waste customers. Under the 3-Day Rule, items may be set out no earlier than Friday (3 days before Monday of the designated collection week). Brush and bulk must be separated into two distinct piles at least 3 feet apart: one for green waste and one for bulk items. Piles must not exceed 10 feet long by 6 feet wide by 4 feet tall. Tree limbs must be under 12 inches in diameter and cut to 6-foot segments with cut ends pointing in the same direction. Cacti must be packed in sturdy closed boxes (up to 2x2x2 feet). Glass must be placed in small, sturdy cardboard boxes. | Up to 10 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Green waste is collected during monthly brush and bulk weeks. Separate brush into its own pile at least 3 feet from other bulky items. Stack tree limbs neatly in 6-foot lengths or shorter with cut ends facing the same direction; limbs must be under 12 inches in diameter. Place yard clippings, leaves, grass, and palm tree bark in plastic bags that are securely tied. Box cacti and century plants in sturdy closed cardboard boxes (maximum 2x2x2 feet). Saguaro cactus pieces must be cut to 6 feet. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued black container for weekly single-family residential trash collection
- Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 5 AM on collection day or after 6 PM the night before
- Remove containers from the curb on the same day after collection
- Keep container at least 4 feet away from other containers, parked cars, mailboxes, and obstacles
- All trash must be securely bagged before placement; dog waste must be bagged and tied
- Container lid must close completely per Maricopa County Health Department standards
- Do not place concrete, dirt, remodeling materials, electronics, or hazardous chemicals in containers
- Alley collection customers share 300-gallon containers; maintain 15-foot overhead tree clearance for trucks
Scottsdale recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard boxes (break down or cut up to prevent sticking in container)
- Paper, magazines, junk mail, and catalogs
- Plastic food and beverage containers (clean, dry, empty)
- Aluminum, tin, and steel food and beverage cans
- Glass food jars and beverage bottles (clean, dry, empty)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic liners (never bag recyclables; take shopping bags to grocery stores)
- Styrofoam cups, food containers, and packing foam
- Batteries and electronic devices (quarterly electronics drop-off events available)
- Hazardous materials, chemicals, and paint
- Yard waste, tree limbs, grass, and brush
- Clothing, bedding, towels, and textiles
- Food-contaminated takeout boxes and unrinsed containers
Scottsdale bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Scottsdale provides monthly brush and bulk collection for residential solid waste customers. Under the 3-Day Rule, items may be set out no earlier than Friday (3 days before Monday of the designated collection week). Brush and bulk must be separated into two distinct piles at least 3 feet apart: one for green waste and one for bulk items. Piles must not exceed 10 feet long by 6 feet wide by 4 feet tall. Tree limbs must be under 12 inches in diameter and cut to 6-foot segments with cut ends pointing in the same direction. Cacti must be packed in sturdy closed boxes (up to 2x2x2 feet). Glass must be placed in small, sturdy cardboard boxes. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 10 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 480-312-5600 |
Scottsdale 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: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale Solid Waste Services · municipal dpw
Phone: 480-312-5600
3939 N Drinkwater BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85251
These collection rules cover Zone City of Scottsdale Curbside Collection Districts.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Scottsdale, AZ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place your container on the street with wheels against the curb by 5 a.m. on collection days (or after 6 p.m. the previous evening) and remove it the same day.. These rules apply to Zone City of Scottsdale Curbside Collection Districts.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Scottsdale?
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: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Scottsdale Curbside Collection Districts.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale provides monthly brush and bulk collection for residential solid waste customers. Under the 3-Day Rule, items may be set out no earlier than Friday (3 days before Monday of the designated collection week). Brush and bulk must be separated into two distinct piles at least 3 feet apart: one for green waste and one for bulk items. Piles must not exceed 10 feet long by 6 feet wide by 4 feet tall. Tree limbs must be under 12 inches in diameter and cut to 6-foot segments with cut ends pointing in the same direction. Cacti must be packed in sturdy closed boxes (up to 2x2x2 feet). Glass must be placed in small, sturdy cardboard boxes. The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 480-312-5600 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Scottsdale Curbside Collection Districts.
What items are accepted for recycling in Scottsdale?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard boxes (break down or cut up to prevent sticking in container), Paper, magazines, junk mail, and catalogs, Plastic food and beverage containers (clean, dry, empty), Aluminum, tin, and steel food and beverage cans, Glass food jars and beverage bottles (clean, dry, empty). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic liners (never bag recyclables; take shopping bags to grocery stores), Styrofoam cups, food containers, and packing foam, Batteries and electronic devices (quarterly electronics drop-off events available), Hazardous materials, chemicals, and paint, Yard waste, tree limbs, grass, and brush, Clothing, bedding, towels, and textiles, Food-contaminated takeout boxes and unrinsed containers. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Scottsdale Curbside Collection Districts.