Backyard composting is allowed in Peoria for residential yard/food waste. No state mandate (AZ has no SB 1383 equivalent). Piles must be rodent-resistant and not create odor/vector nuisance per Peoria Code Ch. 18.
Peoria allows home composting of yard waste, fruit/vegetable scraps, and coffee grounds in enclosed bins or tumblers. Meat, dairy, bones, pet waste prohibited from backyard piles (attracts rodents/vectors). Commercial composting ≥10 cubic yards requires ADEQ registration under AZ §49-706. Compost must be located ≥5 feet from property lines and not within front yard. Peoria does NOT offer municipal curbside compost pickup as of 2025; residents use Maricopa County green-waste drop-off or private haulers. Violations handled under Peoria Code Ch. 18 (nuisance) when piles generate odor, pests, or drainage issues.
Nuisance compost pile (odor/vermin): $100 civil citation + 10 days to abate. Continuing violation: $250/day. Commercial operation without ADEQ permit: state fines up to $10,000/day.
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