Curbside trash, recycling, and bulk collection rules during holiday weeks in Phoenix and the Greater Phoenix Metro Area. Check whether your service day is delayed by 1 business day:
| Holiday | Date | Service Status | Route Impact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | 1-day delay for remaining week |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Collection moves to Tuesday; remainder of week slides +1 day |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | Regular Service | Normal schedule |
| Labor Day | Sept 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Collection moves to Tuesday; remainder of week slides +1 day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Thursday routes move to Friday; Friday moves to Saturday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Friday routes move to Saturday |
Help neighbors verify whether their street is delayed by upcoming holidays so cans aren't left out on empty curbs:
Check address-specific pickup days, recycling week parity, and local transfer stations:
In Phoenix, residential pickup generally slides forward by one business day when an observed municipal holiday falls on a weekday. Days earlier in the week prior to the holiday run on normal schedules.
Curbside solid waste, recycling, and bulk collection across Phoenix is managed by City of Phoenix and serviced primarily by City of Phoenix Public Works, Republic Services & Waste Management.
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.
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.
From June 1 through September 30, Phoenix Public Works collection crews begin routes at 5:30 AM to avoid extreme desert afternoon heat.
Post this helpful notice in your local Phoenix Facebook group or Nextdoor feed before upcoming holiday weeks:
