Phoenix, AZ Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

It is unlawful to place bulk trash out for collection more than seven days prior to the scheduled collection date.

B. Green organics must be separated from bulk trash.

C. Bulk trash must be placed out for collection no later than 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection date.

D. Bulk trash placed out for collection must be in neat stacks.

E. Bulk trash placed in alleys must be placed adjacent to the property line. Bulk trash placed out for curbside collection must be placed on the resident’s property, parallel to the street or curb. The Director may designate alternative placement and collection points. Bulk trash may not be placed on the sidewalk or in the street, behind a fence or any obstruction or barrier, except as set forth in subsection M of this section.

F. Bulk trash may not be placed within five feet of any fixed object, solid waste or recycling container or in any manner that would interfere with or be hazardous to pedestrians, bicyclists, equestrians, or motorists.

G. The amount of bulk trash placed for collection may not exceed a total uncompacted volume of 20 cubic yards per collection.

H. Items of bulk trash that are acceptable for normal residential collection are:

1. Green organics:

a. Provided it is separated from other bulk trash items, and the waste material is either:

(i) Less than four feet in length and 12 inches in diameter; or

(ii) Bagged or boxed leaves, weeds, and grass;