Active until Thursday, September 10. For public safety, certain trails are restricted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Overview
With more than 600 employees under its Solid Waste Division, the Phoenix Public Works Department provides trash, recycling, and other waste diversion services to more than 422,000 households.
In addition to these services, Public Works’ other divisions oversee and maintain all City fleet vehicles and City buildings. The department’s work culture is focused on providing excellent customer service and continuously striving for operational efficiency. Public Works is committed to reaching zero waste by 2050 by offering recycling and zero waste education, developing convenient and reliable waste diversion programs, and collaborating with organizations and businesses to develop a robust circular economy.
New Solid Waste Rate Approved
A new solid waste rate is now in effect. The first $5/month increase will be reflected on your July city services bill.
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Check out the services offered by Public Works.
Public Works Resources
Learn about the Public Works Department's services for trash, recycling, composting, and education & outreach.
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Bulk Trash
Book your bulk trash appointment and learn about guidelines for proper curbside placement.
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Recycling Container
Learn what's acceptable in Phoenix's recycling program.
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Landfill Container
Phoenix offers weekly residential trash collection. Trash is sent to the State Route 85 Landfill for disposal.
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Green Organics Container and Composting
From backyard composting to the curbside green organics container, Phoenix offers many options for residents to compost their household yard waste.
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Alley Relocation
Learn how to request trash, recycling, and bulk trash services be permanently relocated from alley to curbside pickup.
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Zero Waste Education
Discover how the Phoenix Zero Waste Team can teach you sustainable practices for reducing waste and recycling right.
ADA Accommodations
If you need any ADA accommodations made to help you with solid waste services, please call us at 602-262-6251.
Building Materials Drop-off Area
You now have a new option when you bring gently-used construction items like cabinets, windows, or plumbing fixtures to the 27th Ave. Transfer Station. Instead of tossing these items to be landfilled, ask the scale house attendant about our new drop-off site for reusable building materials. Items placed there are collected by local nonprofit Stardust Building Supplies. See the list of acceptable materials below.
- Cabinets: sets, single cabinets, cabinet doors & drawers
- Countertops: stone, granite, and marble
- Doors: interior, exterior, security, and screen doors
- Flooring: Tile with no grout and new wood flooring
- Hardware: doorknobs, drawer pulls, hinges
- Lighting and electrical: working light fixtures and ceiling fans
- Misc: ceiling tile, new sheetrock, and new insulation
- Outdoor: bricks, pavers, shingles, lumber and siding
- Plumbing: sinks, tubs, toilets, faucets, and PVC pipes
- Windows: dual-paned windows, vintage single-pane windows pre-1955, blinds, shutters, and window screens
Take a Virtual Tour of the Phoenix Materials Recovery Facility
This video takes you through the recycling process at the Phoenix Materials Recovery Facility, which includes receiving, sorting, and shipping recyclable materials that are collected from City residents.
