Day of Collection
To determine your garbage and recycling collection days, effective July 14, 2008, type your address:
See maps of collection days by council district:
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Recycling and garbage collection days are different for different areas of the city. For any information on days of collection or other solid waste collection or disposal question, contact Solid Waste Customer Service at (602) 262-7251 or e-mail to: pwserve@phoenix.gov.
Bag and Tie Your Garbage and Grass!
Phoenix City Code requires that household solid waste and grass (NOT recyclables or bulk trash) be bagged and tied before being placed in solid waste containers. Solid waste also needs to be drained of all liquids and tied in waterproof bags before being placed in your green/black solid waste garbage container. For example, many residents use the plastic grocery bags to line garbage cans. Removing that bag, tying the handles together snugly, then placing it in the garbage allows residents to abide by Code requirements. If you would like to know more about the Phoenix City Code and the sections that apply to solid waste, click here and read about solid waste (garbage) and recyclable container requirements.
Why "Bag and Tie"? The bagging of garbage and grass is a requirement from Maricopa County to keep control of insects, rodents or other "vectors" that can transmit diseases. For example, the common housefly can reproduce in a matter of days and especially likes unbagged grass to lay its eggs. Bagging also keeps control of odors as well as keeping the inside of your garbage container clean.
Keep A Lid On It!
City code requires residents to have lids and covers of solid waste containers (garbage or recycling) secured to prevent rain, insects and blowing of garbage or recyclable materials throughout your neighborhood. So..."KEEP A LID ON IT!!!". If you would like to read more about the Phoenix City Code and the sections that apply to solid waste, click here and read about solid waste (garbage) and recyclable container requirements.
Solid Waste Collection Vehicles
The city of Phoenix has contracted with solid waste collection companies to service several areas of the city. Consequently, one will see different colored and models of solid waste collection vehicles throughout the city. Click here to visit the website section concerning solid waste collection contracts . Or for a question regarding collection services contact Solid Waste Customer Service at (602) 262-7251 or e-mail to: pwserve@phoenix.gov
Solid Waste container information (collection placement and repair)
You either have a garbage container that you share with neighbors (alley container) or you have an individual container (recycling or garbage) assigned to your residence. Alley containers have been placed in the best location for efficient and effective collection and should not be moved. Individual containers must be placed at the curb for collection no later than 5:30 a.m. on collection days and removed by 5:30 a.m. the day after collection. Questions regarding placement and types of containers available, need to be addressed with the Solid Waste Environmental Specialist assigned to your neighborhood. They will be most familiar with your solid waste collection and the choices available to you. Please contact Solid Waste Customer Service at (602) 262-7251 or e-mail to: pwserve@phoenix.gov
In addition, should any of your solid waste containers need repair (crack, broken/missing lid or wheel) or are now missing, contact Solid Waste Customer Service at (602) 262-7251 or e-mail your name, address and phone number to: pwserve@phoenix.gov.
Holiday Collection
City observed holidays sometimes effect solid waste collection. Click here to see the current holiday collection schedule or or a question regarding holiday collection of containers contact Solid Waste Customer Service at (602) 262-7251 or e-mail to: pwserve@phoenix.gov
Last modified on 12/26/2008 13:37:03