Trash & Recycling in Mesa, AZ (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Mesa, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Mesa collects the black (trash) and blue (recycling) barrels weekly on the same day. Find your day with the city's collection lookup at mesaaz.gov. Uniquely, Mesa collects on every holiday with no delays, so your day never shifts.
Mesa Trash Pickup Schedule & Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Mesa requires trash and recycling carts to be placed at the curb with lids closed and handles facing the house. Carts must be spaced at least 3 feet apart and 3 feet from any obstacles such as mailboxes, parked cars, or utility poles. When not on collection day, carts must be stored out of public view, typically behind a gate or in a garage.
Mesa Trash Bin Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Mesa provides scheduled bulk trash collection to residential customers on a quarterly basis. Each neighborhood receives four bulk pickups per year on a rotating schedule. Residents may place bulk items curbside during their scheduled bulk collection period. Items must not be placed out more than 10 days before the scheduled pickup. Hazardous waste, tires, and electronics are not accepted during bulk collection and must be disposed of through special programs.
Mesa Bulk Item Disposal & Pickup
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Mesa offers single-stream curbside recycling in blue barrels, but participation is voluntary — no city ordinance mandates residential recycling. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, plastics, metal cans, and glass. Mesa does not fine residents over contamination; repeated contamination or prohibited waste leads to removal of the recycling barrel.
Mesa Recycling Program and Blue Cart Rules
Few RestrictionsMesa Code of Ordinances, Title 8, Ch. 3, §§8-3-28, 8-3-30
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Mesa city rules.
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