Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Goodyear
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.
Tan / Brown Bin (Trash)
Place containers on the street with wheels against the curb between 6:00 p.m. the day before pickup and 6:00 a.m. on pickup day. Keep bins at least 3 feet apart and 5 feet from obstacles like vehicles and mailboxes.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Bagged food waste
- ✓Small amounts of bagged yard debris
- ✓Bagged and dried latex paint
Green Bin (Recycling)
Items must be placed loosely in the green container. Do not bag recyclables in plastic garbage bags, as they will jam the sorting facility's machinery.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paper
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Lithium batteries
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Glass (if prohibited by current single-stream MRF limits)
Yard Waste Bin
Goodyear does not provide a separate weekly yard waste cart. Small debris should be bagged and placed in the tan trash cart. Large brush goes to the monthly bulk pickup and must be cut to 4-foot lengths.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings (bagged)
- ✓Small twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Monthly (assigned by zone as the 1st through 4th day of each month).
Placement
Place in the street next to the curb in front of your property, away from electrical boxes, water meters, and parked cars. Do not place out on the 5th week of any month.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Appliances
- ✓ Yard waste (cut to 4-foot lengths)
- ✓ Boxed cacti and broken glass
- ✓ Double-bagged grass clippings
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household trash
- ✕ Hazardous materials and oil
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
- ✕ Dirt, rocks, or mulch
- ✕ Construction or demolition materials (roofing, drywall, concrete)
Bulk service is included in your standard municipal utility bill. Over-limit piles (exceeding 5 cubic yards) will not be serviced.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your normal pickup day falls on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day, your service will shift to the next day (e.g., Thursday routes move to Friday, Friday to Saturday).
Yard Waste Exception
Bulk pickup schedules only shift for these three observed holidays. The rotation remains unchanged otherwise.
Holidays like Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day do NOT interrupt regular trash and recycling services in Goodyear.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Never Toss Lithium Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries (found in cell phones, laptops, and power tools) are a severe fire hazard. Never place them in your green or tan bins. Instead, schedule a Household Hazardous Waste pickup or take them to a battery vendor.
Double-Bag Your Grass Clippings
If you are placing large amounts of grass clippings out for your monthly bulk collection, Goodyear regulations require them to be either double-bagged or placed in tightly sealed cardboard boxes to prevent windblown litter.
Dry Out the Latex Paint
Wet paint is considered hazardous waste. However, if you have old latex paint, you can remove the lid and let it dry until it is rock solid. Once completely hardened, it can be bagged, tied, and safely tossed into your regular tan trash container.
Seasonal Information
Summer
June to SeptemberDue to extreme Arizona heat, sanitation trucks begin their routes very early. Always ensure your bins and bulk piles are set out by the strict 6:00 a.m. deadline to ensure you are not missed by the early drivers.
Winter Holidays
November to JanuaryUnlike some cities that delay service for every minor holiday, Goodyear only delays trash service for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If your pickup falls on or after these three holidays, it will be delayed by one day.
Spring
March to MaySpring is prime time for yard renovations. Remember that fifth weeks (e.g., the 5th Monday of a month) are skipped for bulk trash collection. Check your calendar carefully to ensure you don't leave debris out on a non-service week.
About Goodyear Waste Management
Mastering Goodyear's Recycle Right Wizard
Navigating recycling rules can be confusing, which is why the City of Goodyear provides an interactive Recycle Right Wizard tool. By simply typing an item's name into the online database, residents can instantly find out whether it belongs in the green recycling container or the tan trash container. Utilizing this tool helps reduce contamination rates and ensures the local recycling program remains financially viable and environmentally effective.
Door-to-Door Household Hazardous Waste Appointments
Goodyear offers a highly convenient solution for disposing of dangerous household chemicals. Instead of forcing residents to drive to distant county drop-offs, the city provides an appointment-based, door-to-door Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection service. Residents with an active sanitation account can schedule a pickup, securely box up to 20 pounds of accepted items like motor oil, paint, and pool chemicals, and leave them by their garage by 6:00 a.m. for safe disposal.
Navigating the 5-Cubic-Yard Bulk Limit
The city provides a reliable monthly bulk trash service assigned by geographic zones (such as the 1st or 2nd Monday of each month). However, Goodyear strictly enforces a 5-cubic-yard volume limit per household, which is roughly equivalent to the size of two pickup truck beds. If your pile exceeds this limit due to a major remodel or landscaping project, you will need to hold the excess for the following month or hire a private roll-off dumpster service.
Special Rules for Desert Landscaping and Cacti
Maintaining a beautiful Arizona xeriscape often means dealing with prickly plants. When utilizing Goodyear's monthly bulk pickup for yard debris, strict safety rules apply. Any items with cutting edges or points, specifically cacti and thorny desert brush, must be placed inside sealed cardboard boxes and clearly labeled. Furthermore, all large tree limbs and branches must be cut down to a maximum length of four feet before being placed at the curb.
Drop-off Facilities
ACTEnviro (Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off)
Phoenix Area (Call for exact drop-off directions)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do if a holiday falls on my trash day in Goodyear?
The City of Goodyear only delays trash and recycling service for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. For these three holidays, service is pushed back one day. All other federal holidays (like Memorial Day or the 4th of July) operate on a normal schedule.
Can I put cacti and thorny brush in my bulk trash pile?
Yes, but for the safety of the sanitation workers, all cacti, thorny plants, and broken glass must be placed inside tightly sealed cardboard boxes and clearly labeled before being put at the curb.
How do I schedule a household hazardous waste pickup in Goodyear?
Goodyear residents with an active sanitation account can schedule a door-to-door Household Hazardous Waste pickup appointment using the online Waste Wizard tool, or they can call ACTEnviro directly at 602-842-9160 to arrange a drop-off.
How much bulk trash can I put out each month?
Goodyear strictly limits monthly bulk trash piles to 5 cubic yards per household, which is approximately the volume of two pickup truck beds. Additionally, all tree limbs and objects must be cut down to 4-foot lengths.