Maricopa County does not provide curbside trash collection in unincorporated areas. Property owners must contract with private waste haulers for pickup service. Collection schedules, bin types, and service levels are determined by the private hauler. Properties must be maintained free of accumulated garbage per Ordinance P-11.
Maricopa County does not provide curbside trash collection in unincorporated areas. Residents must contract individually with licensed private haulers such as Republic Services, Waste Management, or smaller local companies for regular trash pickup. Service frequency, bin size, and pickup schedules are determined by the hauler contract. The county's role is limited to enforcing Ordinance P-11, which requires property owners to prevent refuse accumulation and maintain sanitary conditions. In remote desert parcels where hauler service may be unavailable or cost-prohibitive, residents may self-haul waste to county transfer stations.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Maricopa County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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