Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Kingman
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 90-gallon container (or legacy 300-gallon shared alley bin) Bin (Trash)
Place your container curbside at the street by 6:00 A.M. on the day of pickup. Keep it at least six feet away from parked vehicles, gas meters, and mailboxes to allow automated truck access.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Cooled cooking grease in sealed containers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Drop-off bins at Kingman Community EZ Recycling Bin (Recycling)
The City of Kingman provides a central Community EZ Recycling location at the Public Works facility for residents to drop off sorted paper and metals. Break down and flatten all cardboard boxes.
Accepted Items
- ✓Corrugated cardboard
- ✓Cereal boxes and tissue boxes
- ✓Aluminum beverage cans
- ✓Cleaned steel and tin cans (soup, vegetable, tuna)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Cardboard with food waste (e.g., greasy pizza boxes)
- ✕Wax-coated cardboard
- ✕Cardboard contaminated with oil
- ✕Glass
Yard Waste Bin
Small yard debris should be bagged and placed inside your standard trash container. Large branches and substantial green waste must be scheduled for a bulk pickup or hauled to the landfill.
Accepted Items
- ✓Small bagged grass clippings
- ✓Leaves and weeds
- ✓Tree trimmings (if scheduled for bulk pickup)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand via phone scheduling
Placement
Place bulky items at the curb securely, keeping them at least six feet away from parked vehicles, gas meters, mailboxes, and your regular trash container.
Accepted
- ✓ Broken furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large appliances (non-freon)
- ✓ Large yard debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste and chemicals
- ✕ Wet paint
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Heavy construction materials (dirt, concrete)
The City occasionally offers batches of free bulk pick-ups (e.g., promotional 100 free pickups), but standard rates apply once quotas are reached. Verify fees when calling 928-692-3115.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Collections are typically pushed back one day if a major holiday falls on or before your scheduled weekday pickup.
Yard Waste Exception
Bulk pickups and yard waste follow the same one-day delay as standard refuse collection.
When in doubt, leave your bin out by 6:00 A.M. the day after the holiday to ensure you are not skipped during the shifted routing.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
No Greasy Pizza Boxes
The Community EZ Recycling program strictly prohibits cardboard with food waste or oil. If the bottom of your pizza box is greasy, tear it off and throw it in the regular trash; only recycle the clean lid.
Crush Your Cans
To maximize space at the city's recycling drop-off site, it is highly recommended that you crush your aluminum cans before bringing them to the 3700 E. Andy Devine Ave facility.
Bag Your Trash, Not Your Recyclables
Always bag your household garbage to prevent windblown litter in the Mojave Desert, but when using the EZ Recycling center, drop your clean cans and cardboard in loosely without plastic garbage bags.
Seasonal Information
Summer
June to SeptemberTo combat the intense summer heat, collection crews start very early. Always place your 90-gallon containers curbside by 6:00 A.M. on your scheduled day to avoid a missed pickup.
Monsoon
July to SeptemberSudden microbursts and high winds can knock over containers. Keep your bin at least 6 feet from cars and mailboxes, and double-check that the lid is securely shut to prevent trash from blowing through the neighborhood.
Winter
December to JanuaryFollowing the holidays, the City of Kingman typically offers a Christmas Tree Recycling Program at the Public Works Building. Trees must be completely stripped of lights, tinsel, and ornaments before drop-off.
About Kingman Waste Management
Transition to Individual 90-Gallon Trash Bins
The City of Kingman Solid Waste Department is actively modernizing its residential trash collection by phasing out traditional 300-gallon shared alley containers. Neighborhoods, including downtown areas like Beale Street North, are systematically transitioning to individual 90-gallon rollaway bins placed at the front curb. This initiative makes collection cleaner and more accountable for residents without adding any additional service fees, while maintaining existing pickup days.
Defending the Mojave Desert from Windblown Litter
Located in the high desert of Mohave County, Kingman is frequently subjected to high winds that can easily turn household garbage into a severe environmental hazard along Historic Route 66. To ensure your neighborhood remains clean, the city mandates that all trash must be bagged and tied before going into your container. You must not overfill the bin, and the lid must remain completely closed at all times to prevent wind-scattered debris.
Navigating Bulk and Large Item Pickups
If you are doing a home cleanout or replacing furniture, you don't have to worry about cramming large items into your standard bin. The City of Kingman offers residential bulk trash pickups for items that cannot fit inside your curbside container. Residents must proactively call the Solid Waste Division at 928-692-3115 to schedule these large item collections before placing bulky debris at the curb.
Proper Disposal of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)
Kingman Public Works strongly urges residents not to pour cooking grease, oils, or food scraps down the drain or garbage disposal, as they quickly harden in the desert climate and cause severe, costly sewer backups. Instead, allow the cooking grease to cool, pour it into a sealed container, and place it directly into your curbside trash bin. Ensure you wipe excess grease residue from pans with a paper towel before washing them in the sink.
Drop-off Facilities
Kingman Public Works / EZ Recycling
3700 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman, AZ 86401
Materials Accepted
Cerbat Regional Landfill
7300 Mineral Park Rd, Kingman, AZ 86401
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get my own individual trash bin in Kingman?
The City of Kingman Solid Waste Department is actively transitioning neighborhoods from 300-gallon shared alley containers to individual 90-gallon curbside bins. The rollout is occurring in phases. There is no extra charge for the new bin, and your pickup day will remain the same.
How do I schedule a large bulk trash pickup in Kingman?
For items too large to fit in your 90-gallon container, you can easily schedule a bulk trash pickup by calling the City of Kingman Solid Waste Division at 928-692-3115 during normal business hours.
Where can I recycle cardboard and cans in Kingman?
Residents can utilize the Kingman Community EZ Recycling drop-off location situated at the Public Works facility (3700 E. Andy Devine Ave). They accept corrugated cardboard, cereal boxes, aluminum cans, and cleaned steel/tin cans.
What time should my trash bin be out on the curb?
Your individual 90-gallon container must be placed at the street by 6:00 A.M. on your assigned pickup day. Ensure it is kept at least six feet away from parked vehicles, gas meters, and mailboxes so the automated trucks can service it safely.