Goodyear, AZ Trash and Recycling Pickup Guide

Welcome to EagleTrashService’s helpful guide to trash and recycling collection days and schedules for the city of Goodyear, Arizona. We’ve compiled key details on Goodyear’s waste services to help you properly dispose of trash, recycling, and bulk items.

Overview of Goodyear Trash and Recycling

The city of Goodyear provides trash and recycling pickup services to residents through a contract with Waste Connections of Arizona. Here’s an overview:

• Trash is collected weekly on your designated day. Must use approved containers.

• Recycling is also weekly on the same day as trash. Use city-provided bins.

• Bulk items are collected monthly on a scheduled day.

• Pickup days depend on your neighborhood. View the map to find your schedule.

• Holiday schedules alter pickups. Service moves to the following day.

• Follow all city guidelines on properly setting out materials.

Let’s look at Goodyear’s pickup schedules, maps, guidelines, and other key details:

Finding Your Trash and Recycling Day

Trash and recycling are both collected weekly on the same weekday in Goodyear. Your pickup day depends on your neighborhood:

Check the Collection Schedule Map

• Find your neighborhood on the map. Note the color.

• Check the map legend to see which day coordinates with your area’s color.

• Yellow = Monday, Purple = Tuesday, etc. That’s your trash/recycling day.

Use the Waste Wizard Lookup Tool

• Enter your address. The results show your pickup days.

• You can also view and print a yearly calendar customized to your address.

Call the City at 623-932-3910

Double check your pickup day if you are uncertain. Mark your calendar so you remember to set containers out weekly!

Trash Collection Guidelines

Follow these guidelines from the City of Goodyear for proper trash disposal:

• Place bagged trash in your provided trash cart with secured lid. Do not overflow.

• Carts cannot exceed 45 gallons and 60 lbs when full.

• Wheels against the curb, not on sidewalks.

• Leave 3 feet clearance on all sides of carts.

• Place at the curb the evening before pickup or by 6 AM day-of.

• Remove empty carts by 6 AM the next day.

Unacceptable trash includes:

• Dirt, concrete, building materials

• Tires, batteries, chemicals, compressed gas tanks

• Fuel, paint, pesticides, electronics

• Appliances with refrigerants like AC units

These require special disposal. See the hazardous waste section below for options.

Recycling Collection Guidelines

Follow these tips to properly set out recycling for weekly pickup:

• Use the city-provided blue recycling bins. Request more if needed.

• No plastic bags – empty loose recyclables directly into bin.

• Give containers a quick rinse to remove residue.

• Place bin at the curb by 6 AM on your pickup day.

• Remove bin from curb by 6 AM the next morning after collection.

Acceptable recyclables:

• Plastic containers labeled #1-7

• Glass bottles and jars

• Milk and juice cartons and boxes

• Paper, cardboard, newspapers

• Metal food cans and clean foil

Items that contaminate recycling:

• Plastic bags, wrap, and film

• Styrofoam cups and containers

• Food waste

• Electronics, batteries, lightbulbs

Monthly Bulk Trash Pickup

Goodyear offers monthly bulk item collection on a scheduled day:

• Bulk pickup day depends on your neighborhood. Check using the tools above.

• Up to 10 cubic yards accepted per collection.

• Items must be under 50 lbs and no longer than 5 ft.

• Place bulk items at the curb by 6 AM on your scheduled day.

Unacceptable bulk items include appliances, tires, chemicals, and electronics. See hazardous waste disposal options for these.

Beginning August 2022, bulk pickup schedules are changing in Goodyear. Verify your new bulk date.

Holiday Pickup Schedules

On these holidays, Goodyear collection is postponed by one day for the remainder of the week:

• Independence Day (July 4)
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• New Year’s Day

Service moves to the following day. Example: Normally picked up on Thursday, it moves to Friday that week.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Chemicals, batteries, CFLs, electronics, and other hazardous home waste have special disposal options in Goodyear:

Hazardous Waste Collection Days

• Limited seasonal pickup events – see schedule. Appointments required.

Permanent Collection Sites

• Drop off household hazardous waste for free year-round at designated sites. See locations and accepted items here.

Learn more about proper disposal of hazardous waste on the city website.

Avoid Rejected Pickups

To prevent missed collections, be sure to:

• Know your scheduled collection day and set reminders.

• Only place acceptable items in trash and recycling bins.

• Have bins placed properly by 6 AM on pickup day.

• Report any missed pickups promptly to the city.

Referring to the City of Goodyear’s guidelines allows your trash, recycling, and bulk items to be picked up smoothly! Contact the city at 623-932-3910 if you have any questions about pickup schedules or waste services.