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Coconino County, AZ Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Unincorporated
Self-haul or private hauler
County Sites
Transfer stations, some seasonal
Flagstaff
Weekly automated carts
County Contact
Solid Waste 928-679-8300

Summary

There is no countywide curbside trash service in unincorporated Coconino County. Rural residents self-haul to county transfer stations or hire a private subscription hauler. Flagstaff runs mandatory weekly automated curbside collection for city households.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Coconino County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Solid waste and recyclable material (except glass) accumulated by single-family residential properties shall be collected using the City's automated collection system. A minimum of one (1) automated solid waste container and one (1) automated recycling container is required for each dwelling unit.

Source: Arizona Revised StatutesView official code

Full Breakdown

Coconino County covers a vast high-country expanse, and the unincorporated areas outside the towns have no universal curbside program. Households near Munds Park, Forest Lakes, Gray Mountain, or the open forest either subscribe to a private hauler or self-haul to a county transfer station, some of which run seasonally. The county Solid Waste Program staffs these sites and can be reached at 928-679-8300. Flagstaff is the exception: the city collects residential trash and recycling weekly with its automated cart system, requiring at least one solid waste cart and one recycling cart per home. Page and Sedona run their own municipal collection.

Violations & Fines

The county sets no curbside schedule to break in unincorporated areas. Letting refuse accumulate is a public-health nuisance under A.R.S. §36-601. Flagstaff customers who miss cart rules face Solid Waste Division enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the county pick up my trash?
Not in unincorporated areas. You self-haul to a county transfer station or subscribe to a private hauler. Only Flagstaff, Page, and Sedona run their own collection.
How does Flagstaff collection work?
Flagstaff households get weekly automated pickup with a minimum of one trash cart and one recycling cart per dwelling, provided by the city's Solid Waste Division.

Sources & Official References

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