Trash & Recycling in Scottsdale, AZ (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Scottsdale, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Scottsdale collects trash and recycling weekly, on a day that varies by neighborhood. Enter your address in the city's My Services tool to find your day and monthly brush & bulk dates. Only Thanksgiving and Christmas shift the schedule.
Scottsdale Trash Pickup Schedule & Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Scottsdale Solid Waste Services requires trash and recycling containers to be placed curbside on collection day with lids closed and handles facing the street. Containers must be at least 3 feet from obstacles and stored out of sight between collections.
Scottsdale Trash Bin Placement Requirements
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Scottsdale provides scheduled bulk trash pickup for large items that do not fit in standard containers. Residents can also use the city's customer convenience stations for disposal of large items, green waste, and other bulky materials.
Scottsdale Bulk Trash and Large Item Disposal
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Scottsdale provides curbside recycling collection for single-family residences. The city's single-stream recycling program accepts paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass bottles, and plastic containers (#1-5, #7). Scottsdale does not have a mandatory multifamily recycling ordinance but encourages voluntary participation.
Scottsdale Recycling Program and Requirements
Some RestrictionsLooking for Maricopa County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Scottsdale city rules.
Trash & Recycling in Maricopa County →