Tucson offers free scheduled brush and bulky item collection for residential customers several times per year through the Environmental and General Services Department. Residents can also drop off large items at the city's transfer stations. Items must meet size and type requirements — hazardous materials, tires, and electronics require special disposal.
Brush and bulky collection is scheduled by neighborhood zone, typically 4-6 times per year. Items should be placed at the curb on the scheduled collection week. Acceptable items include furniture, appliances (doors removed), mattresses, and yard waste. Items must not exceed 4 feet by 6 feet in size. Prohibited items include hazardous waste, concrete, dirt, construction debris, and tires. The Los Reales Landfill and Ina Road transfer station accept residential drop-offs.
Placing prohibited items at the curb can result in the items being left behind and a code enforcement notice. Illegal dumping carries fines up to $2,500 and possible criminal charges.
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