Phoenix Bulk Trash Collection Schedule for 2024

Living in Phoenix and need to dispose of large household items? Here is everything you need to know about Phoenix’s bulk trash pickup schedule for 2024.

Bulk trash collection is a free service provided by the Phoenix Public Works Department to dispose of large items that cannot fit inside standard garbage bins. Materials such as furniture, appliances, mattresses, and vegetation waste are accepted.

This article provides key dates, guidelines, and resources for Phoenix bulk trash disposal in 2024:

• Collection zones and 2024 schedule
• What items are accepted
• How to properly set out bulk items
• Important restrictions
• Options for hazardous waste and recycling
• Key contacts for more information

Collection Zones and Dates

Phoenix is divided into 10 collection zones covering specific neighborhoods. Bulk trash pickup occurs 4 times per year in each zone on a rotating schedule.

Check the 2024 Bulk Trash Collection Schedule to find your zone number and bulk pickup dates.

Accepted Bulk Trash Items

• Furniture (chairs, tables, mattresses, etc.)
• Appliances
• Toilets
• Vegetation trimmings less than 4 feet long and 12 inches in diameter
• Other large non-metal residential waste

Bulk Item Placement Tips

• Items must be placed out by 6 AM on the Monday of your scheduled collection week
• Keep piles along the property edge within 5 feet of the road or alley
• Do not block sidewalks, streets, alleys, or water meters
• Securely bag yard waste like grass, leaves, weeds
• Avoid placing bulk items next to parked vehicles

Restricted Items

The following items are NOT accepted as bulk trash:

• Loose debris, ordinary household trash
• Construction/demolition materials over 4 feet long or 25 lbs
• Car parts over 4 feet long or 20 lbs
• Tires
• Glass items (windows, shower doors, etc.)
• Tree stumps over 4 feet long and 12 inches diameter
• Metal items over 4 feet long or 20 lbs
• Appliances containing refrigerants (freezers, A/Cs)
• Hazardous waste (chemicals, batteries, paints)

Hazardous Waste and Recycling Options

Many bulk items like electronics, chemicals, or yard waste may be hazardous or recyclable. Avoid putting these items to waste!

• Bring hazardous waste to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers
• Recycle appliances, mattresses, and other items through the PHX At Your Door Special Collection Program
• Compost yard waste or take it to a City of Phoenix Compost Yard

Key Contacts

Contact the Phoenix Public Works Department with any questions:

Bulk Trash Hotline: (602) 262-7251

Email: [email protected]

Website: phoenix.gov/publicworks

Phoenix bulk trash disposal made easy! Follow this guide to clean up clutter while staying compliant with city ordinance. Have a safe and sustainable new year.