Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Catalina Foothills
Trash Day
Varies by private service provider
Recycling
Varies by private service provider
Yard Waste
Varies by private service provider
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Billing rates and payment schedules are set directly by your chosen private waste management company rather than through a municipal utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly or Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone
Black, Green, or Tan (Varies by private hauler) Bin (Trash)
Place carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. Ensure a 3-foot clearance from mailboxes, parked cars, and other carts. Do not leave bins out overnight due to wildlife.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Bagged food waste
- ✓Bagged pet waste
- ✓Small amounts of bagged yard debris
Blue or Green (Varies by private hauler) Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be placed loosely into the bin. Never bag your recycling in plastic kitchen bags, as the private material recovery facilities will treat bagged recycling as contaminated garbage.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paper
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Rigid plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Glass bottles and jars (Use purple drop-off bins)
- ✕Food waste and greasy pizza boxes
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses)
Yard Waste Bin
There is no default municipal yard waste program. Small green waste must be bagged and placed in the regular trash cart. Large branches must be bundled and scheduled as a bulk pickup through your private hauler.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged grass clippings
- ✓Small twigs and leaves
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-Demand Only (By private arrangement)
Placement
Items should not be placed at the curb until 24 hours prior to your scheduled private appointment to comply with Pima County and strict HOA blight ordinances.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Large household appliances (non-freon)
- ✓ Bundled yard debris (per hauler guidelines)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paints, oils, pool chemicals)
- ✕ Dirt, concrete, and roofing materials
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Appliances with Freon (unless pre-approved)
Bulk pickups almost always incur an additional fee from your private hauler, unless your specific HOA has negotiated a master contract that includes an annual free bulk removal.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Major private haulers (like Waste Management and Republic Services) generally observe a one-day delay if your normal collection day falls on or after a major holiday during that week (e.g., Thursday routes move to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
Because bulk pickups are scheduled on-demand, they will simply be blocked out from being scheduled on major federal holidays.
Since collection is privatized, it is your responsibility to verify the exact holiday schedule with your specific provider, as different haulers may observe different minor holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer (Monsoon)
July to SeptemberFierce monsoon microbursts are notorious for blowing lightweight bins down the steep foothill roads. Ensure your bin lid is completely closed, and always wait until the morning of your collection day to roll it out if a storm is forecasted overnight.
Winter (Snowbird Season)
November to AprilThe population density in the Catalina Foothills swells during the winter months, leading to heavier route volumes for private haulers. Ensure your bins are out by 6:00 a.m., as route times may fluctuate due to the increased collection load.
Spring
March to MayDuring peak landscaping season, do not overload your bins with heavy dirt, rocks, or sod. Overweight bins will be tagged and bypassed by automated collection arms to prevent mechanical damage.
Local Tips & Community Info
Cashing In on Cans: Your Tucson Area Redemption Hotspots
Thinking about those aluminum cans and plastic bottles? While Catalina Foothills itself might not have a dedicated buyback center right on the doorstep, Pima County residents can head over to places like the USA again stores. These spots typically offer a few cents back for eligible beverage containers, so a quick trip can turn your recyclables into a little extra cash. It's a nice way to feel good about what you're tossing while also getting a small reward for your efforts. Just be sure to rinse them out beforehand!
Giving Your Goods a Second Life: Catalina Foothills Donation Trail
Got items that are still perfectly good but you just don't need anymore? Instead of them taking up space or ending up in the trash, consider giving them a new home. In the Tucson area, you'll find places like the Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Grant Road. They happily accept furniture, appliances, building materials, and more. Another great option is the Tucson Rescue Mission Thrift Store on South Plumer Avenue, which supports a vital local cause and takes clothing, household goods, and books. Donating helps others in our community and keeps usable items out of the landfill.
Keeping Our Foothills Pristine: Tackling Bulky Items and Dumping
While your regular bins handle everyday waste, what about those bigger items? For folks in the Catalina Foothills area, if you have furniture or appliances that don't fit in your regular pickup, you'll want to check with your specific service provider about bulky item collection options. They often have special pick-up days or require you to schedule it in advance. More importantly, if you ever see discarded trash in our beautiful natural areas, Pima County has a zero-tolerance policy for illegal dumping. You can report suspicious activity or dumped materials to the Pima County Sheriff's Department or through their environmental services department. Keeping our neighborhoods clean is a team effort!
Drop-off Facilities
Los Reales Sustainability Campus
5300 E. Los Reales Road, Tucson, AZ 85756
Materials Accepted
Pima County Sahuarita Transfer Station
16605 S. La Canada Rd, Sahuarita, AZ
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the local government provide trash service in Catalina Foothills?
No. Catalina Foothills is an unincorporated area within Pima County. Residents are responsible for setting up their own waste collection through a private, permitted hauler like Republic Services, Waste Management, or Titan Trash, often coordinated through their HOA.
Can I put glass in my curbside recycling bin?
Generally, no. Pima County recycling guidelines strongly discourage putting glass in single-stream blue bins because it shatters and contaminates other materials. You should take empty, clean glass bottles to one of the purple community drop-off containers in the Tucson area.
What time should I put my trash bins out for collection?
Bins should be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the morning of collection. However, due to the high volume of desert wildlife (like javelinas and coyotes), residents are strongly urged not to put bins out the night before.
How do I get rid of large furniture or bulk trash in Catalina Foothills?
Because there is no municipal Brush & Bulky sweep program, you must call your private subscription hauler to schedule a specialized pickup (which usually carries an extra fee), or you can self-haul the items to the Los Reales Sustainability Campus in Tucson.