PHOENIX PUBLIC WORKS BULK TRASH✓ Verified 2026 Phoenix Routes

City of Phoenix Bulk Trash Placement Schedule (2026)

Quarterly bulk placement weeks, 20 cubic yard limits, staging rules, and Phoenix Public Works solid waste collection dates.

Verified 2026 Summary: In Phoenix, residential bulky item pickup is provided by City of Phoenix Public Works, Republic Services & Waste Management on a 4 Times Per Year (Quarterly) schedule (Quarterly Bulk Trash Placement Window). Strict 9-day placement window beginning the Saturday before your designated collection week (up to 20 cubic yards). Items must be set out according to municipal hours: Summer Hours (June 1 – Sept 30): Out by 5:30 AM. Standard Hours: Out by 6:00 AM or after 6:00 PM the night before.
4 Times Per Year (Quarterly)
Collection Frequency
Phoenix
City of Phoenix
$50–$250
Improper Set-Out Fine
Curbside
Collection Location
⚡ Instant 2026 Schedule Lookup

Find Your Next Bulk Pickup

Enter your street address to see your exact 2026 bulk trash pickup date and set-out window — no signup required.

✓ Verified City & Hauler Schedules•✓ Instant Address Routing•✓ Free Curbside Rules
🛋️ Interactive Phoenix Bulk Waste Tool

Bulk Trash & Heavy Item Checker (Greater Phoenix Metro Area · 85003)

Common Curbside Items:
🔎
✅Mattress / Box Spring
Must be fully wrapped in plastic mattress bag/wrap
Curbside OK
✅Sofa / Couch / Recliner
Place 3 feet away from curbside carts
Curbside OK
✅Large Appliances (Washer / Dryer / Stove)
Doors/latches must be removed for child safety
Curbside OK
✅Tree Limbs & Yard Trimmings
Tied in bundles under 4 ft length and under 50 lbs
Curbside OK
✅Wooden Furniture / Tables / Chairs
Break down large sections when possible
Curbside OK
✅Barbecue Grills
Propane tanks MUST be removed prior to set out
Curbside OK
✅Carpeting & Padding
Rolled and securely tied in bundles under 4 feet
Curbside OK
🚫Paint Cans / Liquid Chemicals
Hazardous waste — take to municipal transfer station or household dropoff
Prohibited
🚫Car Batteries & Lithium Batteries
Fire hazard — drop off at automotive retailer or HHW center
Prohibited
🚫Automotive Tires
State environmental restriction — dispose at tire retailer or landfill
Prohibited
🚫Concrete / Brick / Dirt / Stone
Construction masonry exceeds hydraulic truck weight limits
Prohibited
🚫Refrigerators / AC Units (with Freon)
Requires certified Freon evacuation tag before pickup
Prohibited
🔔 Never miss your next Phoenix bulk pickup day
We send an SMS alert the night before so you have time to drag large items to the curb.
Set Free Reminder Alert →

Phoenix Curbside Placement & Hauler Specifications

Primary Waste Hauler: City of Phoenix Public Works, Republic Services & Waste Management
Collection Rules & Cadence: Strict 9-day placement window beginning the Saturday before your designated collection week (up to 20 cubic yards).
Set-Out Window: Summer Hours (June 1 – Sept 30): Out by 5:30 AM. Standard Hours: Out by 6:00 AM or after 6:00 PM the night before.
Municipal Drop-off Transfer Station:
27th Avenue Solid Waste Management Facility — 3060 S 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Hours: Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Phone: (602) 262-6251

Phoenix Neighborhood & ZIP Code Trash Directories

ZIP 85003Central Phoenix & DowntownView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 85308Arrowhead Ranch & North Glendale BulkView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 85255North Scottsdale & DC RanchView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 85258McCormick Ranch & Gainey RanchView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 85201Mesa DowntownView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 85248Ocotillo & South ChandlerView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 85296Morrison Ranch & GilbertView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 85306Arrowhead Lakes & West GlendaleView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 85255North Scottsdale & DC Ranch Bulk TrashView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 85297Power Ranch & South Gilbert BulkView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 85310Arrowhead Ranch & Stetson Valley BulkView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 85295SanTan Village & Gilbert BulkView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 85298Gilbert Bridges & Seville BulkView Pickup Schedule →

Frequently Asked Questions About Phoenix Bulk Pickup

When can I put out bulk trash in Phoenix?

Bulk trash may only be placed at the curb starting the Saturday prior to your designated collection week. Placing items earlier violates Phoenix City Code and can result in citations.

What time does Phoenix trash collection start in the summer?

From June 1 through September 30, Phoenix Public Works collection crews begin routes at 5:30 AM to avoid extreme desert afternoon heat.

Bulk Trash Pickup Guides for Other Major Metros

Denver Bulk PickupSan Diego Bulk PickupAustin Bulk PickupSan Antonio Bulk PickupHouston Bulk PickupLas Vegas Bulk PickupLos Angeles Bulk PickupNew York Bulk PickupPhiladelphia Bulk PickupDallas-Fort Worth Bulk PickupColumbus Bulk Pickup