Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Flagstaff
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone (Monday through Friday)
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone (collected weekly on assigned collection day)
Yard Waste
Quarterly bulky waste collection (or drop-off at community facilities)
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Solid waste and recycling fees are combined with your water and sewer services on your monthly City of Flagstaff municipal utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
The City of Flagstaff Customer Assistance Program offers a $10 monthly bill credit for qualifying low-income residents, and free cart roll-out assistance is available for disabled or elderly residents.
Brown or Green (Varies by neighborhood) Bin (Trash)
Place containers curbside by 6:00 a.m. with wheels against the curb and the handle facing your home. Ensure a 4-foot clearance from mailboxes, parked cars, and snow berms. Maximum weight is 150 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Small amounts of bagged yard debris
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag your recyclables; place them loosely in the cart. All glass is strictly prohibited in the blue cart and will be treated as contamination.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paper
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass bottles and jars (Must use drop-off locations)
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste or greasy pizza boxes
Yard Waste Bin
Flagstaff does not provide a dedicated weekly green waste cart. Small debris must be bagged and placed in your regular trash. Large branches must be bundled and saved for your 5-week bulky waste collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree limbs (less than 5 ft long and 6 inches in diameter)
- ✓Pine needles and pine cones (bagged)
- ✓Bagged leaves and weeds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Once every 5 weeks (based on 5 geographic sections)
Placement
Place items on the yard side of the sidewalk or the parkway strip. Do not block the sidewalk or the street. Keep piles a minimum of 3 feet away from fences, utilities, and mailboxes.
Accepted
- ✓ Small furniture (chairs, small tables)
- ✓ Bagged or boxed extra trash
- ✓ Yard debris and pine needles (under 35 lbs per bag)
- ✓ Tree limbs (under 5 feet long)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Queen or King size mattresses
- ✕ TVs and electronics
- ✕ Appliances (refrigerators, washers)
- ✕ Construction materials and tires
Out-of-schedule pickups, Queen/King mattresses, and large appliances with refrigerants require a Special Bulk Pickup appointment and an additional fee by calling 928-213-2110.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a major holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling services for that day and the remainder of the week are typically delayed by one day (e.g., Friday pickup moves to Saturday).
Yard Waste Exception
The 5-week bulky waste schedule continues year-round, but specific neighborhood sweep days within a holiday week may fluctuate slightly based on the holiday delay.
Flagstaff partners with 'Recycle by City' for scheduling. Residents are highly encouraged to sign up for email or text notifications at recyclebycity.com/flagstaff for exact holiday shifts.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to FebruaryDuring heavy snowstorms, do not place your carts in the street where they will be hit by snowplows. Place them at the end of your driveway, keeping them slightly behind the snow berm while remaining accessible to the automated truck arm.
January
JanuaryThe city hosts an annual 'Treecycling' program. Real Christmas trees stripped of all ornaments and tinsel can be dropped off 24/7 at locations like the Thorpe Park Annex or Jay Lively Activity Center for mulching.
Spring
March to MaySpring winds in Flagstaff can easily blow trash into the surrounding national forest. Ensure your trash and recycling lids are completely closed. Do not overfill carts, and bag all lightweight trash tightly.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Your Bottles and Cans into Cash Around Flagstaff!
Did you know you can get money back for certain beverage containers right here in Flagstaff? While Arizona doesn't have a statewide bottle deposit program, some local redemption centers and scrap yards might take aluminum cans and other metals. Check out places like the Flagstaff Recycling Transfer Facility at 1800 E. Butler Ave. to see what they accept or if they have partnerships for buybacks. It's a great way to make a little extra cash and keep useful materials out of the landfill!
Giving Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Flagstaff
Got items in good condition that you no longer need? Instead of tossing them, consider donating them to a local Flagstaff charity! Places like Habitat for Humanity ReStore Flagstaff often accept furniture, appliances, and building materials, helping fund their programs. Other local thrift stores and community organizations are always looking for clothing, household goods, and books. It's a win-win: declutter your home and support a good cause in our community.
Keeping Flagstaff Beautiful: Tackling Junk and Staying Clean
If you happen to see any dumped trash or illegal dumping around our beautiful Flagstaff neighborhoods, reporting it is super important. You can usually contact the City of Flagstaff Public Works Department to let them know where the problem spots are. They often organize community clean-up events too, which are fantastic ways for neighbors to pitch in and keep our town looking its best. Staying informed about special hazardous waste collection days is also key to disposing of tricky items safely.
Drop-off Facilities
Cinder Lake Landfill & Hazardous Products Center
6770 E. Landfill Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Materials Accepted
City of Flagstaff Recycling Transfer Facility
1800 E. Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put glass in my curbside blue bin in Flagstaff?
No. As of July 2026, Flagstaff transitioned entirely to a drop-off model for glass to improve recycling efficiency. Glass must be taken to one of six community drop-off bins, such as the Jay Lively Activity Center or Continental Little League Field.
How does the bulk trash pickup work in Flagstaff?
Flagstaff rotates bulk pickup on a 5-week schedule based on five geographic sections. You do not need to call ahead for your scheduled week. Just place a pile no larger than 5'x5'x5' at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the Monday of your designated week.
What should I do with my trash bins when it snows?
During snow events, keep your carts out of the street so city snowplows can pass safely. Place your bins at the end of your driveway, slightly behind the snow berm, while ensuring the automated truck arm can still reach them.
Where can I dispose of old paint and electronics in Flagstaff?
City and Coconino County residents can drop off household hazardous waste (paint, oil, batteries) and e-waste for free at the Hazardous Products Center located at the Cinder Lake Landfill (6770 E. Landfill Rd). Bring your ID and a recent water bill.