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​'A Message From the Director' in front of bulk trash crewsPublic Works Director Joe Giudice has a message for all Phoenix residents about recent delays and frustrations with bulk trash collection. Read the entire letter here​.​

 Public Works Updates

Public Works employees collect bulk trash​​​​​Bulk Trash Update

Some parts of the city may experience several days delay with bulk trash collection. Thank you for your patience as we work to collect the city’s bulk trash.

The full 2023 schedule and map​ for bulk trash are posted. Please note the placement and collection dates for your area. For more information, please visit Bulk Trash.

Citywide Collection Day Change

On Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, City of Phoenix Public Works implemented new collection days citywide. Collection day boundaries have been designed to maximize efficiencies and customer service for our residents. Standard collection time will continue to be between 6 a.m. until complete. To identify your new collection day, please see the links below.

​​​New days of collection map​​
Find your collection day

About the Public Works Department

With more than 600 employees under its Solid Waste arm, Phoenix Public Works provides trash, recycling and other waste diversion services to more than 400,000 households. Our work culture is founded on delivering customer satisfaction, as well as continuously striving for efficiency in our operations. Our commitment to the Phoenix community is to create and promote a more sustainable Phoenix by providing waste diversion education, convenient and reliable diversion programs and to collaborate with organizations and businesses to develop a robust economy based on sustainability. ​

​Solid Waste Apprenticeship program

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Calendar of Events

 

 

I Recycle Phoenixhttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/publicworks/4348I Recycle PhoenixPecos Park2/18/2023 2:00:00 PM2/18/2023 7:00:00 PMGP0|#00f2d7b1-f9f9-4893-b988-48eb933fb476;L0|#000f2d7b1-f9f9-4893-b988-48eb933fb476|Public Works;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​In partnership with the city of Phoenix Public Works Department, I Recycle Phoenix is a recycling and donation event hosted by Keep Phoenix Beautiful. For more information about the items that are accepted, please visit http//www.keepphxbeautiful.org/i-recycle-phoenix/ Location Pecos Park 17010 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048​ West of the Community Center No
I Recycle Phoenixhttps://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/publicworks/4349I Recycle PhoenixHappy Valley Towne Center4/8/2023 2:00:00 PM4/8/2023 7:00:00 PMGP0|#00f2d7b1-f9f9-4893-b988-48eb933fb476;L0|#000f2d7b1-f9f9-4893-b988-48eb933fb476|Public Works;GTSet|#517b07ab-dd83-4937-994c-c703834583f1;GPP|#c91454cd-5b28-4d66-bc01-17d32298aa9b ​In partnership with the city of Phoenix Public Works Department, I Recycle Phoenix is a recycling and donation event hosted by Keep Phoenix Beautiful. For more information about the items that are accepted, please visit http//www.keepphxbeautiful.org/i-recycle-phoenix/ Location ​Happy Valley Towne Center 2501 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085 West of Wal-Mart No

​​Recycle Plus page

Contact Us

Public Works Department​​
602-262-6251
solid.waste@phoenix.gov​