Chandler, AZ Trash & Recycling: Holiday Pickup Schedule (2026)
Key Facts
- Window opens
- First business day after Dec. 25
- Window closes
- Last recycling day of 2nd week of Jan.
- Required placement
- Behind curb line, in front of home
- Prohibited placement
- Inside refuse containers or in alleys
- Governing section
- City Code § 44-6.5
Summary
Chandler runs a dedicated Christmas tree collection window from the first business day after December 25 through the last regular recycling collection day of the second full week of January. Trees go behind the curb line in front of the home under City Code Section 44-6.5 - never inside a refuse container or in the alley.
44-6.5. Christmas trees. Christmas tree collection for a covered residence shall be the first business day following December 25th through the last regular recycling collection day of the second full week of January. Trees shall be placed in front of each covered residence behind the curb line so as not to interfere with vehicular traffic or obstruct pedestrian traffic on or along the sidewalk. Trees shall not be placed inside a City-provided refuse container pursuant to sections 44-2.3 and 44-2.4 or in the alley for collection. The City may designate other collection areas, such as neighborhood drop-off sites, or provide reasonable accommodations for those persons needing special assistance.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 79).
Full Breakdown
4. The window opens the first business day after December 25 and runs through the last regular recycling collection day of the second full week of January, giving households roughly a month rather than a single pickup date to get a tree to the curb. 4 applies to bulk materials generally. 4, and they may not be left in the alley for collection, even for residents who normally receive alley refuse service. C.
Violations & Fines
A tree left at the curb outside the Section 44-6.5 window, inside a refuse container, or in the alley is treated the same as any other Chapter 44 violation: a civil infraction under Code Section 1-8.7A, enforceable in Chandler Municipal Court, with habitual offenders subject to a criminal misdemeanor under Section 1-8.3, per Code Section 44-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Chandler pick up Christmas trees?
Can I put my Christmas tree in my trash cart?
Where exactly do I put my tree out for collection?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Chandler
Compare Chandler to another location·View the Arizona trash & recycling overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.