ZIP 85044City of PhoenixCity of Phoenix Public Works Department✓ Verified September 2026

85044 Trash & Recycling Schedule (Phoenix / Ahwatukee Foothills / South Phoenix)

Verified 2026 residential pickup schedule for Ahwatukee Foothills, Mountain Park Ranch, Club West, Lakewood, Warner Ranch. Sourced from official City of Phoenix and City of Phoenix Public Works Department collection records. Includes A/B recycling rotations, bulk collection rules, street sweeping hours, and local transfer station drop-off guidelines.

⚡ 2026 Curbside Route Key (Phoenix, AZ 85044)
Residential solid waste in Ahwatukee Foothills / South Phoenix (85044) is collected every thursday morning by City of Phoenix Public Works Department. Recycling operates on the B-Week rotation (every alternating thursday (b-week blue cart)). Carts at curb after 5:00 PM Wednesday; removed by Friday morning. Mountain Park Ranch & Ahwatukee HOA CC&Rs mandate behind-gate bin storage.
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85044 Ahwatukee Foothills / South Phoenix Curbside Services & Schedule

🗑️Weekly

Trash Collection

Every Thursday Morning

Standard household refuse collection by City of Phoenix Public Works Department. All bags must fit inside curbside roll carts with lids closed.

♻️B-Week Rotation

Recycling (Blue Cart)

Every alternating Thursday (B-Week Blue Cart)

Clean paper, flattened cardboard, plastics #1-7, aluminum cans, and clean glass jars.

🛋️Bi-Weekly Bulk

Bulk Waste Pickup

Every Other Week

Quarterly Bulk Trash Zone 13. Placement begins 4th Monday of Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct.

🧹Curbside Sweeping

Street Sweeping

Residential streets swept monthly.

Clear vehicles from curbside on sweeping days to maintain clean storm drains.

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Bulk Trash & Heavy Item Checker (Ahwatukee Foothills / South Phoenix · 85044)

Common Curbside Items:
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✅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
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⏱️ Set-Out Hours & Summer Schedule

Summer Hours:
5:30 AM early summer heat start.
Standard Hours:
6:00 AM standard start.
Curbside Time Window:
Carts at curb after 5:00 PM Wednesday; removed by Friday morning.

🏘️ CC&R Guidelines & Fine Prevention

Cart Storage Rule:
Mountain Park Ranch & Ahwatukee HOA CC&Rs mandate behind-gate bin storage.
🛡️ HOA Fine Prevention:
HOA compliance patrols issue violation letters for containers left out past service day.
RESIDENT DUMP & TRANSFER FACILITY

27th Avenue Transfer Station

📞 (602) 262-6251
📍 Facility Address3060 S 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
🕒 Operating HoursMonday through Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📦 Accepted Materials & Entry RulesResidential solid waste, landscape trimmings, bulk goods.

📅 2026 Holiday Schedule Impacts & Observed Days

Holiday service impacts can vary by municipal franchise agreement and specific collection route. In Phoenix, major holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day) typically postpone collection by one business day when falling on or before your scheduled pickup:

New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 1, 2026
Memorial Day
Mon, May 25, 2026
Independence Day
Fri, July 3, 2026
Labor Day
Mon, Sept 7, 2026
Thanksgiving
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions for Phoenix (85044)

Q:When is recycling week in Ahwatukee 85044?

Recycling is collected bi-weekly on B-Weeks every other Thursday morning.

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Información en Español: Recolección de Basura en Ahwatukee Foothills / South Phoenix (85044)

En Phoenix, los servicios residenciales son operados por City of Phoenix Public Works Department. La recolección de basura regular se realiza every thursday morning. El reciclaje (every alternating thursday (b-week blue cart)) y los objetos voluminosos siguen el calendario municipal. Coloque los botes afuera la tarde anterior y guárdelos después del servicio para evitar multas de HOA.

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