Bulk Trash Pickup Schedule

Starting in October 2024, the City of Phoenix will be replacing the current quarterly collection program with a new, appointment-based collection system for bulk trash items. The last bulk trash quarterly pickup for RG2 is in August. 

As a reminder, the following are NOT ALLOWED for bulk trash pickup:

  • ​More than 20 cubic yards per residence which is similar to the size of a SUV
  • Loose debris and litter, and any ordinary household trash
  • ​Loose grass, leaves, weeds, twigs and hedge clippings
  • Household hazardous waste (HHW), such as antifreeze, pool chemicals, oil, batteries and paint
  • Community piles – avoid combining piles from multiple households. Bulk trash crews will only collect debris from one property at a time.​
  • Materials placed in the Bagster bags
  • Materials such as bricks, concrete, dirt, rocks, asphalt and roofing shingles/tiles
  • Construction or demolition materials in excess of 25 pounds or over four feet long
  • Metal or car parts in excess of 20 pounds or over four feet long
  • ​Tires, any shape or size
  • ​Glass such as windows, shower doors, patio doors, mirrors, fluorescent tubes, etc.
  • Tree trunks or stumps longer than 4 feet and bigger than 12 inches in diameter
  • Large appliances that use refrigerants such as freezers, refrigerators and air conditioners. For appliance recycling options, visit ​the Appliance Recycling page.


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