The city of Avondale, Arizona provides trash and recycling collection services to residents year-round, including holidays. Here is what you need to know about Avondale’s holiday trash schedule:
Overview of Collection Services
The Avondale Public Works Department handles trash, recycling, and yard waste collection for the city.
Key services include:
- Weekly trash collection
- Biweekly recycling collection
- On-call bulk and brush collection
- Recycling dropoff center
Avondale provides one 96-gallon cart for trash and one 96-gallon cart for recycling per household.
Regular Collection Schedule
Trash collection occurs once per week on a designated weekday based on your address.
Recycling is collected every other week on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
You can find your designated collection day by entering your address on the Collection Schedule Lookup.
Holiday Collection Schedule
The holiday collection schedule in Avondale only changes for 3 major holidays:
- Thanksgiving – No collection on Thursday or Friday. Friday routes picked up on Saturday.
- Christmas – No collection on Monday. Monday-Thursday routes shift and Friday is picked up on Saturday.
- New Years Day – No collection on Monday. Monday-Thursday routes shift and Friday is picked up on Saturday.
For all other holidays, collection occurs on the normal schedule.
View the holiday collection calendar for exact dates.
The city also provides an overview of holiday closures and schedule changes for non-trash services like public transportation, libraries, and city offices.
Policies for Trash and Recycling
To ensure smooth holiday collection:
- Carts must be placed curbside by 5AM on your designated pickup day
- Keep 3 feet of clearance around carts
- Do not overfill carts – lids should close completely
- Bag trash inside carts and keep recyclables loose
Missed Pickups on Holidays
If your collection was missed on or around a holiday:
- Call Public Works at 623-333-4400 before 10AM the next business day to report it
- Leave carts out for collection the next day
Contacts for Holiday Schedule Issues
For questions about Avondale’s holiday trash and recycling schedule or to report any pickup issues:
- Public Works Department: 623-333-4400
- Email: [email protected]
Summary of Avondale Holiday Trash Schedule
- Trash collection runs weekly, recycling every other week
- The schedule only changes for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years
- Check the holiday calendar for adjusted collection days
- Leave carts out by 5AM on your scheduled pickup day
- Contact Public Works to report any missed holiday pickups
Following these tips will help your holiday trash and recycling collection go smoothly in Avondale!
Reference
https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/public-works/solid-waste/trash-recycling-services/holiday-trash-pick-up-schedule
https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/avondale-holiday-operations-services