Tempe 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 trash container at the curb or in the driveway by 6 a.m. and remove it by 8 p.m. on your collection day. Keep four feet of clearance from parked cars, mailboxes, and trees.
- 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 trash container at the curb or in the driveway by 6 a.m. and remove it by 8 p.m. on your collection day. Keep four feet of clearance from parked cars, mailboxes, and trees. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Tempe residential solid waste customers receive bulk trash and green organics collection every other month for items that do not fit inside regular containers. Place items at the curb by 6 a.m. on Monday of your scheduled collection week, no earlier than 10 days before collection starts. Green organic debris is collected separately and converted into compost. Pile size is limited to 10 cubic yards (roughly the size of a small SUV). | Up to 10 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Bulk green organics are collected curbside every other month alongside bulk trash. Green organics must be stacked in a separate pile from general bulk items so they can be transported cleanly to a composting facility. Limbs and tree trimmings should be cut into manageable sections under 4 feet. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued wheeled trash container
- Curbside and alley trash collection is provided once a week for all residents in single-family homes
- Place carts out by 6 a.m. and retrieve by 8 p.m. on collection day
- Bag and tie all household garbage before placing it into the container
- Keep container lids completely closed to prevent litter and pests
- Maintain four feet of clearance on all sides of the container
Tempe recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and paperboard boxes (flattened and broken down)
- Office paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and mail
- Paper cups with sleeves and soda cups (straws and lids removed)
- Polypropylene plastic cups (clean and empty)
- Plastic jars, jugs, bottles, and caps
- Aluminum beverage cans and tin or steel food cans
- Glass jars, bottles, and jugs
Prohibited items
- Plastic grocery bags, trash bags, and plastic film (never bag recyclables)
- Styrofoam take-out containers and packing material
- Plastic utensils (forks, knives, spoons)
- Paper towels, napkins, tissues, and toilet paper
- Six-pack beverage rings and bubble wrap
- Porcelain, ceramics, mirrors, and window glass
Tempe bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Tempe residential solid waste customers receive bulk trash and green organics collection every other month for items that do not fit inside regular containers. Place items at the curb by 6 a.m. on Monday of your scheduled collection week, no earlier than 10 days before collection starts. Green organic debris is collected separately and converted into compost. Pile size is limited to 10 cubic yards (roughly the size of a small SUV). |
|---|---|
| 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 | 480-350-4311 |
Tempe holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: no change. Regular collection dates do not change.
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: Tempe, 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 | Normal Schedule | Crews work regular routes. Pickup dates do not change. |
| 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 | Normal Schedule | Crews work regular routes. Pickup dates do not change. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | Normal Schedule | Crews work regular routes. Pickup dates do not change. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Tempe Public Works Department Solid Waste Services Section · municipal dpw
Phone: 480-350-4311
31 E 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
These collection rules cover Zone Tempe Curbside and Alley Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Tempe, AZ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place your trash container at the curb or in the driveway by 6 a.m. and remove it by 8 p.m. on your collection day. Keep four feet of clearance from parked cars, mailboxes, and trees.. These rules apply to Zone Tempe Curbside and Alley Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Tempe?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. The listed holiday policy keeps regular pickup dates unchanged. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Tempe Curbside and Alley Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Tempe?
Tempe residential solid waste customers receive bulk trash and green organics collection every other month for items that do not fit inside regular containers. Place items at the curb by 6 a.m. on Monday of your scheduled collection week, no earlier than 10 days before collection starts. Green organic debris is collected separately and converted into compost. Pile size is limited to 10 cubic yards (roughly the size of a small SUV). The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 480-350-4311 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Tempe Curbside and Alley Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Tempe?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and paperboard boxes (flattened and broken down), Office paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and mail, Paper cups with sleeves and soda cups (straws and lids removed), Polypropylene plastic cups (clean and empty), Plastic jars, jugs, bottles, and caps, Aluminum beverage cans and tin or steel food cans, Glass jars, bottles, and jugs. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags, trash bags, and plastic film (never bag recyclables), Styrofoam take-out containers and packing material, Plastic utensils (forks, knives, spoons), Paper towels, napkins, tissues, and toilet paper, Six-pack beverage rings and bubble wrap, Porcelain, ceramics, mirrors, and window glass. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Tempe Curbside and Alley Collection Routes.