Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Casa Grande
Arizona residential routes operate weekly (Mon-Fri) depending on your neighborhood zone. Some municipalities shift to earlier collection hours during extreme summer heat.
State Mandate
Ensure trash is bagged to prevent debris from scattering during high desert winds.
City-issued container Bin (Trash)
Place your container at the curb by 6:00 a.m. (or the night before). The container handle must face your house, and the lid must be completely closed. Keep it off the sidewalk.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Bagged food and vegetable matter
- ✓Bagged grass clippings and animal waste
- ✓Diapers
Blue (Currently Suspended) Bin (Recycling)
The city's curbside recycling program is currently suspended. Residents must use alternative recycling drop-off locations, private hauling services, or place items in the regular trash.
Accepted Items
- ✓Program Suspended
Do NOT Include
- ✕Program Suspended
Yard Waste Bin
Casa Grande does not have a separate weekly yard waste bin. Small yard debris like grass must be bagged, tied, and placed in the regular trash cart. Large branches must be scheduled for the 6-week uncontained bulk collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings (bagged)
- ✓Small cut-up brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once every 6 weeks (based on your assigned zone).
Placement
Place items directly at the curb. If you have alley service, place items in the alley the weekend before your collection week. Maintain a 3-foot clearance from mailboxes and cars.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Large appliances
- ✓ Large yard debris (branches, brush)
- ✓ Small quantities of home repair materials
Not Accepted
- ✕ Concrete, dirt, or rocks
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, oil, pesticides)
- ✕ Batteries and fluorescent bulbs
- ✕ Propane tanks
Standard bulk collection is included in your utility fees, but disposing of appliances containing Freon (refrigerators, AC units) requires completing a Refrigerants Form and paying a $30 fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
For Monday holidays, Monday routes move to Tuesday, and Tuesday routes move to Wednesday. For Thursday/Friday holidays, Thursday routes usually move to Wednesday, and Friday routes move to Thursday (or Friday, depending on the specific holiday).
Yard Waste Exception
Uncontained bulk trash runs on a strict 6-week schedule; check the city calendar to see if a holiday week shifts your zone's exact pickup days.
Always check the official City of Casa Grande Sanitation calendar, as the 'move earlier' policy for late-week holidays is highly unusual and easily missed.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
No Hot Ashes or Coals
Never place hot ashes, cinders, coals, or any burning materials in your plastic trash cart, as they pose a severe fire risk to the automated collection trucks and the landfill.
Keep Heavy Construction Debris Out
Do not fill your weekly trash container with concrete, dirt, rocks, or heavy construction materials. If the cart is too heavy, the automated arm cannot lift it without breaking the equipment.
Lid Must Be Fully Closed
Do not overfill your container with brush or tall items. The lid must be completely closed for the city to service the cart. Overfilled bins attract pests and often result in skipped pickups.
Seasonal Information
Summer
June to SeptemberThe city recommends deep-cleaning your trash cart during the summer to prevent maggots. Mix a half-gallon of water with a half-gallon of vinegar, pour it around the interior walls, rinse with a hose, and allow it to dry.
Monsoon Season
July to SeptemberHeavy winds and microbursts can scatter bulk trash piles across your neighborhood. Do not place uncontained trash out any earlier than the Sunday before your scheduled collection week.
Winter Holidays
November and DecemberPay close attention to the holiday schedule during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Unlike most cities that delay service, Casa Grande often moves Thursday/Friday pickups a day earlier to ensure routes are completed before the landfill closes.
About Casa Grande Waste Management
Twice-a-Week Garbage Collection
Unlike many neighboring Arizona municipalities that have transitioned to once-a-week service, Casa Grande still provides its residents with twice-weekly trash collection. Depending on your neighborhood's route, your household garbage will be collected on either a Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday schedule.
The Curbside Recycling Suspension
In 2019, the City of Casa Grande indefinitely suspended its curbside blue-bin recycling program due to skyrocketing processing costs and strict global contamination limits. Residents are encouraged to use local drop-off centers or the city landfill for e-waste, but regular household recyclables must either be taken to independent drop-offs or placed in the trash if no other option is available.
Mandatory Scheduling for Uncontained Trash
Casa Grande operates a six-week zone rotation for 'Uncontained Trash' (bulk pickup). However, simply living in the active zone is not enough. Curbside residents must proactively schedule their bulk pickup by 3:00 PM on the Friday before their zone's collection week. If you fail to schedule via SeeClickFix or by calling the city, the trucks will bypass your pile.
Strict Bag and Tie Ordinance
To combat the intense desert heat and prevent severe fly breeding, Casa Grande enforces a strict 'Bag & Tie' rule. All organic waste—including food scraps, diapers, animal waste, and even grass clippings—must be securely tied in plastic bags before being placed into your city-issued trash container.
Unique Holiday Schedule Shifts
Holiday schedule changes in Casa Grande are unique. While Monday holidays typically delay service by one day (e.g., Monday routes move to Tuesday), holidays that fall on a Thursday or Friday (like Thanksgiving) often cause your collection day to be moved earlier in the week (e.g., Thursday routes collected on Wednesday).
Drop-off Facilities
City of Casa Grande Landfill
5200 S ChuiChu Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Casa Grande still have a curbside recycling program?
No. The City of Casa Grande suspended its curbside blue-bin recycling program in 2019 due to the escalating costs of processing and high contamination rates. Residents must utilize alternative drop-off locations or private services.
How do I get my large furniture and bulk trash picked up in Casa Grande?
Casa Grande provides 'Uncontained Trash' pickup every six weeks based on your zone. However, you must schedule the pickup by 3:00 p.m. the Friday before your zone's week using the SeeClickFix app or by calling 520-421-8625.
Do I have to bag my grass clippings and yard waste?
Yes. The city's sanitation rules mandate that all organic matter, including food waste, animal waste, diapers, and grass clippings, must be securely bagged and tied before going into your trash container to prevent fly breeding.
What happens to my trash pickup if Thanksgiving falls on a Thursday?
Unlike cities that delay service after a holiday, Casa Grande often shifts late-week holiday pickups earlier. For example, during Thanksgiving week, Thursday collections are typically moved to Wednesday, so it is crucial to set your bins out early.