Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Peoria
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.
Standard Refuse Container Bin (Trash)
All refuse, including yard waste and styrofoam, must be securely bagged and tied. Bins cannot be overfilled; lids must close completely to prevent spillage and odors.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Bagged food waste
- ✓Bagged grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Bagged styrofoam and packing peanuts
Dark Brown Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be placed loosely in the dark brown container. Do not bag your recycling, with the strict exception of shredded paper, which must be placed in a clear plastic bag.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paper
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Yard clippings and green waste
- ✕Trash and food waste
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Peoria does not have a separate yard waste bin. Small clippings must be bagged and tossed in the trash. Large tree limbs (under 12 inches in diameter) and boxed cacti must be scheduled for a bulk appointment.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged grass and weeds (in trash bin)
- ✓Tree limbs (cut to 3-foot lengths for bulk collection)
- ✓Cacti (boxed for bulk collection)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By appointment only (Maximum of 2 free collections per calendar year).
Placement
Items must be placed along the gutter or curb in front of your property, not on private property or blocking mailboxes. The maximum collection size is approximately 6 feet long x 4 feet wide x 3 feet tall.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Appliances (refrigerators must have doors, hinges, and latches removed)
- ✓ Tree limbs (cut in 3-foot sections, stacked in the same direction)
- ✓ Cacti (must be placed in sturdy cardboard boxes)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires of any size or auto parts
- ✕ Hazardous waste, oil, and paint
- ✕ Dirt, rock, concrete, bricks, or drywall
- ✕ Glass tables, mirrors, or shower doors
- ✕ Bunny Ears or Polka Dot Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys)
Two appointments per year are free. Items exceeding the size limit will incur a special haul charge of $50 per 30 minutes of loading time. Placing items out too early or on private property may result in a minimum $50 return fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Starting in 2026, Peoria residents only need to remember three holidays for collection delays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. If your collection day falls on or after these holidays, service pushes back by one day (e.g., Thursday moves to Friday). All other holidays run on a normal schedule.
Yard Waste Exception
Since Peoria does not have a separate yard waste service, all bagged green waste inside your trash bin will follow the standard holiday delay rules.
Even on holidays that do not affect the schedule (like Memorial Day or Labor Day), bins must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. sharp.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Plastic Bags Out of the Dark Brown Bin
The number one recycling contaminant in Peoria is plastic bags. They wrap around the gears at the sorting facility and ruin entire truckloads of material. Return plastic grocery bags to retail stores, and never place bagged recycling in your dark brown bin.
Bag Your Shredded Paper Properly
While you should never bag standard recyclables, Peoria has one major exception: shredded paper. Loose shredded paper creates a massive mess at the facility, so it must be secured in a CLEAR plastic bag before being placed in the dark brown recycle container.
No Green Waste in the Recycling
Do not put grass clippings, leaves, or branches in the dark brown recycle bin. Yard waste instantly contaminates the clean recycling stream. All small yard clippings must be bagged, tied, and thrown in your standard trash container.
Seasonal Information
Summer Monsoons
July to SeptemberIntense monsoon winds can easily blow over your bins. Ensure all trash is tightly bagged and tied, and never leave your container lids open. Position your bins away from vehicles to prevent property damage if they tip over during a microburst.
Winter Holidays
November to JanuaryThanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day are the only holidays that trigger a one-day delay in Peoria. Because of increased waste volumes, break down all cardboard boxes flat to ensure they fit loosely inside your dark brown container without jamming.
Spring Cleaning
March to MaySpring is the most popular time to utilize your two free annual bulk trash appointments. Plan ahead and schedule your pickup online early, ensuring your piles meet the 6'x4'x3' size limit to avoid a $50 special haul fee.
About Peoria Waste Management
The Three-Holiday Collection Rule
Starting in 2026, the City of Peoria streamlined its solid waste schedule to make it much easier for residents to remember. Collections are now only delayed by one day for three major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. On all other federal and state holidays—including Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day—your curbside trash and recycling pickup will occur on its normal schedule without any delays.
Peoria's Transition to By-Appointment Bulk Trash
To improve neighborhood aesthetics and provide more flexibility, Peoria shifted its bulk trash program from a city-wide zone schedule to a convenient by-appointment service. Active residential solid waste customers are entitled to two free bulk trash pickups per calendar year. You simply submit a request online or call Customer Service to lock in a date, rather than waiting months for a designated neighborhood cleanup week.
Strict Bagging Rules for Garbage and Yard Waste
In Peoria, if it goes in the standard trash container, it must be bagged and tied. This rule strictly applies to household garbage, food waste, and particularly yard clippings. The city does not utilize a separate green waste cart, meaning all loose grass, leaves, and weeds must be securely sealed in plastic bags before entering your trash bin to prevent pests and litter during automated collections.
Same-Day Curbside Service Regulations
Peoria collects both your trash and dark brown recycling bin on the same day each week. To ensure the automated trucks can service your home, containers must be placed out by 6:00 a.m. on collection morning and positioned exactly four feet apart. Furthermore, city ordinance dictates that bins must be rolled back behind the setback of your home by 6:00 p.m. on the same day to maintain clear streets and sidewalks.
Household Hazardous Waste Home Pickups
Disposing of dangerous chemicals is highly accessible in Peoria. Instead of forcing residents to drive to a distant landfill, the city offers a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) home pickup service by appointment. Items like motor oil, paint thinners, pool chemicals, lithium batteries, and up to four on-road tires can be scheduled for safe, specialized curbside removal by contacting the Solid Waste Division.
Drop-off Facilities
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Home Pickup Program
Serviced via scheduled home pickup within Peoria city limits
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Peoria AZ delay trash pickup for Memorial Day or Labor Day?
No. Starting in 2026, Peoria residents only need to remember three holidays for collection delays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. On all other federal holidays, your trash and recycling will be collected on its normal schedule.
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in Peoria?
Bulk trash is a by-appointment service in Peoria. Residential customers with active solid waste accounts can schedule up to two (2) free bulk collections per calendar year by submitting a request online or calling the Customer Service Center at 623-773-7160.
What color is the recycling bin in Peoria, and can I bag my recyclables?
In Peoria, the recycling container is dark brown. You must place all recyclables loosely in the bin. The absolute only exception to this rule is shredded paper, which must be secured in a clear plastic bag.
Can I put yard waste or grass clippings in the dark brown recycling bin?
No. Yard waste is considered a major contaminant in Peoria's recycling stream. All grass clippings, leaves, and small weeds must be securely bagged and tied, then placed in your standard refuse container.