Tempe requires residents to store trash and recycling bins out of public view when not on the curb for collection. Bins should be placed at the curb the evening before or morning of collection and returned within 24 hours. The city provides curbside trash, recycling, and green waste collection. Bins must not obstruct sidewalks or create neighborhood nuisances.
Tempe's solid waste collection program provides automated curbside pickup for trash, recycling, and green waste. Residents must place bins at the curb by 5:00 AM on their collection day and retrieve them within 24 hours after collection. Between collection days, bins must be stored out of public view, typically behind a fence or in the garage. Bins left at the curb for extended periods are a code compliance violation. Bins should not obstruct sidewalks, driveways, or mailbox access when placed for collection. Tempe provides standardized bins and residents may request additional or different-sized containers. Bulk trash collection is available on a scheduled basis. Illegal dumping in public areas or storm drains is prohibited. The city's Code Compliance division (Open M.I.N.D.) enforces bin storage requirements, especially in neighborhoods near ASU where rental property compliance is a focus.
Bins left at curb beyond 24 hours after collection may result in code compliance citations. Bins stored in public view between collection days are violations.
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