Holiday Trash Collection Schedule in Peoria, Arizona

The city of Peoria provides trash and recycling collection services for residents. Pickup schedules are impacted by major holidays. This article covers Peoria’s holiday trash schedule, how it affects regular collection days, key dates for 2023-2024, and who to contact with questions.

Regular Collection Schedule

Peoria provides weekly curbside trash pickup:

• Collection day depends on your neighborhood area.

• Lookup your designated day using the Collection Day Map.

• Recycling is collected same day every other week.

• Yard waste must be separated in paper bags or cans.

Collection runs weekly year-round except on major holidays when the schedule is adjusted.

Holiday Pickup Schedule

The following holidays impact trash pickup in Peoria:

• New Year’s Day
• MLK Day
• President’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

If your normal collection day falls on or after the holiday:

• Pickup slides to the next day.

• Remainder of week also shifts back one day.

For example, Monday pickup moves to Tuesday if a holiday is on Monday.

Key Dates for 2023-2024

Here are the impacted holidays and adjusted pickup days for 2023-2024:

2023

• Memorial Day – Monday, 5/29 – Pickup slides to Tuesday
• Independence Day – Tuesday, 7/4 – Pickup slides to Wednesday
• Labor Day – Monday, 9/4 – Pickup slides to Tuesday
• Thanksgiving – Thursday, 11/23 – Pickup slides to Friday
• Christmas – Monday, 12/25 – Pickup slides to Tuesday

2024

• New Year’s Day – Monday, 1/1 – Pickup slides to Tuesday
• MLK Day – Monday, 1/15 – Pickup slides to Tuesday
• President’s Day – Monday, 2/19 – Pickup slides to Tuesday
• Memorial Day – Monday, 5/27 – Pickup slides to Tuesday
• Independence Day – Thursday, 7/4 – Pickup slides to Friday
• Labor Day – Monday, 9/2 – Pickup slides to Tuesday
• Thanksgiving – Thursday, 11/28 – Pickup slides to Friday
• Christmas – Wednesday, 12/25 – Pickup slides to Thursday

always confirm the adjusted holiday schedule each year using the Holiday Trash Collection page.

Collection Rules and Preparation

Follow these tips to ensure smooth pickup on holidays:

• Verify your adjusted collection day. Don’t rely on memory.

• Have carts at curb by 6 AM on day of pickup.

• Separate yard waste in paper bags or cans. Do not use plastic bags.

• Break down boxes and cut tree branches to fit inside carts.

• Close lids fully on carts so contents don’t spill.

• Avoid overloading carts which can prevent pickup.

• Remove carts from curb by 6 PM after collection.

Waste Disposal Options

In addition to curbside collection, Peoria residents can drop off trash and recycling at:

• Household Hazardous Waste Facility – for chemicals, batteries, bulbs, etc.

• City of Peoria Landfill – for household garbage and bulky items.

• Recycling Drop-Off Center – for clean paper, plastic, glass, and metals.

Who to Contact

Reach out to the City of Peoria with any trash and recycling questions:

• Collection Inquiries: 623-773-7431, [email protected]

• Customer Service: 623-773-7160, [email protected]

• Missed Pickup: 623-773-7431, [email protected]

• Website: PeoriaAZ.gov/SolidWaste

Knowing the holiday collection schedule allows Peoria residents to properly set out trash and recycling on impacted holidays. Check the city website or call for help.