A Guide to Bulk Trash Collection in Phoenix, Arizona

Knowing when bulk trash is collected in Phoenix allows residents to properly dispose of large, bulky items that cannot fit in regular trash bins. The city provides bulk trash collection 4 times per year to all households receiving city garbage service.

This article explains what constitutes bulk trash, Phoenix’s bulk collection schedule for 2023-2024, rules for bulk item placement, and how to dispose of items not accepted as bulk trash.

What is Considered Bulk Trash in Phoenix?

Bulk trash includes large items like:

• Furniture – chairs, tables, mattresses, couches, etc.

• Appliances – washers, dryers, water heaters, etc.

• Plumbing fixtures – toilets, sinks, bathtubs

• Yard waste – tree branches, brush, vegetation debris

• Carpet, construction debris, and other large items

Bulk trash does NOT include hazardous waste, loose trash/debris, or any metal or car parts over 20 lbs. There is a 20 cubic yard limit per residence per collection.

Phoenix Bulk Trash Collection Schedule

Phoenix provides bulk trash pickup in each of the city’s 6 service areas on a rotating schedule. Each area receives 4 bulk trash cycles per year.

2023 Bulk Collection Schedule

Service Area	Collection Weeks
Area 10	Jan 9-13, Apr 10-14, Jul 10-14, Oct 9-13
Area 20	Jan 23-27, Apr 24-28, Jul 24-28, Oct 23-27
Area 30	Feb 6-10, May 8-12, Aug 7-11, Nov 6-10
Area 40	Feb 27 – Mar 3, May 22-26, Aug 21-25, Nov 27 – Dec 1
Area 50	Mar 13-17, Jun 12-16, Sep 11-15, Dec 11-15
Area 60	Mar 27-31, Jun 26-30, Sep 25-29, Dec 26-29

View the full 2023 bulk trash schedule here.

2024 Bulk Collection Schedule

The 2024 schedule will be released by the city in October 2023.

Bulk Trash Placement Rules and Guidelines

There are specific rules for when and how to place bulk trash for collection:

• Bulk trash can be placed starting 9 days prior to your area’s collection week. See schedule.

• All bulk items must be placed by 6 AM on the Monday of your scheduled collection week.

• Keep bulk trash 5 feet away from objects like fire hydrants, poles, or vehicles.

• 20 cubic yard limit per household. Piles larger will not be collected.

• Tree branches must be less than 4 feet long and 12 inches in diameter.

The city provides illustrations of proper bulk trash placement for both curbside and alley collection.

Items Not Accepted as Bulk Trash

Certain items cannot be placed for bulk trash pickup. These include:

• Hazardous waste – household chemicals, batteries, paints, oils, etc.

• Loose grass, leaves, hedge clippings

• Construction debris over 25 lbs or 4 feet long

• Metal or car parts over 20 lbs or 4 feet long

• Vehicle tires

• Glass such as windows or mirrors

• Appliances with refrigerants like refrigerators or AC units

The city’s Bulk Trash Guide provides a full list of unaccepted materials.

Proper Disposal of Non-Bulk Items

For hazardous waste disposal, Phoenix residents can use the Household Hazardous Waste Program.

Appliances that use refrigerants like refrigerators and AC units can be recycled through the Appliance Recycling Program.

Tires can be recycled at any of the city’s 3 Recycle Phoenix Centers.

Construction debris can be hauled away using the city’s Roll Off Dumpster Rental Program.

Tree waste and green organics can be composted or placed for Green Organics Collection.

Ensuring only acceptable bulk items are placed out for collection helps the city run an efficient program. Visit the Phoenix Bulk Trash website for the most up-to-date schedule and bulk trash guidelines.