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Additional Information

Non-collection times and unacceptable items
If you are between collection cycles and are unable to wait for the next collection, or if you have items that you must dispose of yourself (appliances with CFC's, tires, demolition debris, etc.), call the city of Phoenix for disposal facility information at (602) 262-7251 or visit the Disposal Division website.

Appliances with CFC's or refrigerants
As a resident of Phoenix, you may take your own refrigerator, freezer, heat pump, dehumidifier or water cooler to a city disposal facility for recycling. Any remaining CFC material is removed and the appliance is dismantled and sold as scrap metal. In addition the Appliance/Electronics collection and recycling program is available to Phoenix residents. For a nominal fee, city crews will come directly to your home to retrieve certain appliances and recycle them properly. Call Solid Waste Customer Service at 602-262-7251 to set up a collection time.

Cardboard Moving Boxes
Cardboard can be recycled in your blue recycling container at your home. However, especially with moving into a home, residents may have several large cardboard boxes that need to be removed quickly. The city of Phoenix has a program for collection of large numbers of cardboard boxes. First, residents must flatten the boxes. Second, stack them neatly on the front edge of your property behind and parallel to the sidewalk or curb. Do not place cardboard on the sidewalk or in the street. Finally, call Solid Waste Customer Service at 602-262-7251 to arrange a special collection of these materials. Make sure to mention the approximate number of boxes needing collection. Boxes are taken to the recycling center and are not available for reuse or purchase.

Tires
As a resident of Phoenix, you may take no more than five automobile tires to a city of Phoenix disposal facility. Tires are collected in a separate bin and are not allowed to be disposed of in city landfills by state law. Maricopa County collects the tires from the city for proper disposal or recycling. For more information, call Solid Waste Customer Service at 602-262-7251.

Dead animal collection
To report a dead animal on a public street, call (602) 262-7251. Residents also may call (602) 262-7251 for collection of a small family pet or home freezer spoilage (meat only). BUT ONLY if material is placed at the edge of a public street. Private property will not be entered for collection. The city service does not include farm animals or livestock. For private companies that remove animals, look in the telephone directory under "animal carcass removal."

Accident or storm materials in the street
Call the Street Transportation Department at (602) 262-6441.

Street sweeping
Call the Street Transportation Department at (602) 262-6441.

Water in the street or alley
Report to the Water Services Department at (602) 262-6251 or (602) 261-8000 for 24-hour Service.

Recycling
Many items placed out for bulk trash collection can be recycled, such as cardboard boxes and scrap metal. Call (602) 262-7251 for more information.

Composter
Residents can dispose of their yard wastes by using a composter or mulcher. The city of Phoenix composters and yard carts (constructed from damaged garbage cans) can be obtained at a city disposal facility for $5. Call (602) 262-7251 or (602) 262-6598 for more information. How to compost - download composting instructions Click here to download detailed instructions on how to use your City of Phoenix composter. To view this list you will need to have Adobe's acrobat reader installed. If you do not have it, you may download Adobe Acrobat Reader here. Click on the previous link to download the reader and follow the instructions for installation. For more information, call 602-262-7251 or send e-mail to pwserve@phoenix.gov.

Donatable items
Reuse and reduction of waste is as important as recycling. Old furniture or an appliance that needs a few repairs might be needed by a charitable, non-profit organization. To find them, call Community Information & Referral at (602) 263-8856 or look in the telephone directory under "thrift".

Household hazardous wastes
Call (602) 262-7251 for the latest information on Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events or visit our HHW collection website. For private companies that test, remove and dispose of hazardous materials for a fee, look in the telephone directory under "Waste disposal - hazardous."

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