Glendale trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | City Solid Waste Division — weekly 95-gallon refuse container; same day as recycling. Verified 2026-10-15 · glendaleaz.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Trash/recycle after 5 p.m. night before or by 6 a.m. collection day; remove by 6 a.m. next day. Bulk: Thu before week through 6 a.m. Monday of week. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · glendaleaz.gov |
| Recycling | Weekly same day; 95-gallon recycling container. Recyclables loose, relatively clean & dry (don't bag). Verified 2026-10-15 · glendaleaz.gov |
| Bulk | Once monthly by section (2026 Bulk Trash Schedule PDF / page — Sections 1–4 with week ranges). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · glendaleaz.gov |
| Hauler | City of Glendale Solid Waste Division. |
| Contacts | Solid Waste Customer Service 623-930-2660; Glendale Municipal Landfill 623-930-4727 (e-waste hours). Verified 2026-10-15 · glendaleaz.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Trash/recycle after 5 p.m. night before or by 6 a.m. collection day; remove by 6 a.m. next day. Bulk: Thu before week through 6 a.m. Monday of week.
Where
Curbside (many alleys moved to street since 2022); wheels in curb; 3 ft between carts; 10 ft from vehicles. Bulk within 4 ft of sidewalk toward home.
Limits
One 95-gal refuse + one 95-gal recycle in base rate; extra refuse $17/mo. Bulk monthly per section; pile ≤6 ft high; limb 4 ft / 12 in rules.
Not allowed
Soil, rock, gravel, concrete, shingles, bricks, drywall, tile, household hazardous waste, tires (landfill), Styrofoam packing, garbage that fits regular can, Freon units without scheduled fee pickup.
Bags
Garbage bagged & tied. Recycling loose. Yard clippings for bulk in tied plastic bags.
Verified 2026-10-15 · glendaleaz.gov
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Verified 2026-10-15 · glendaleaz.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
| New Year's Day 2027 | 2027-01-01 | — |
Delays only Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day; all other days including federal holidays = regular schedule.
Verified 2026-10-15 · glendaleaz.gov
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Full details for Glendale: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Solid Waste Division — weekly 95-gallon refuse container; same day as recycling. Base rate $31.00/mo (effective Jan 1, 2026) includes weekly refuse + recycle, monthly loose/bulk trash, container repair/replace, landfill fee waiver ≤2,000 lb once/mo, free e-recycle at landfill. Extra refuse cart $17.00/mo. Bag & tie all garbage; lid closed; nothing beside container. Collection 6 a.m.–5 p.m. Place after 5 p.m. evening before or by 6 a.m. collection day; put away by 6 a.m. day after. Wheels toward curb; containers 3 ft apart; 10 ft from parked vehicles. Lookup: “Where are my services?” / When Are My Services. Solid Waste 623-930-2660.
- Recycling
- Weekly same day; 95-gallon recycling container. Recyclables loose, relatively clean & dry (don't bag). Don't put appliances, furniture, tires, C&D, dirt/rock/gravel, large limbs, hot ashes/coals, or hazardous items in trash or recycle. Landfill drop-off also accepts paper, cans, plastic containers, cardboard, glass (separate bin) free.
- Bulk pickup
- Once monthly by section (2026 Bulk Trash Schedule PDF / page — Sections 1–4 with week ranges). Place no earlier than Thursday before scheduled week; no later than 6:00 a.m. Monday of scheduled week. Within 4 ft of sidewalk edge toward home; stack neat parallel to street; separate appliances / limbs / green waste; limbs ≤4 ft / ≤12 in dia; yard clippings in securely tied plastic bags; glass in ≤2×2×2 ft taped labeled boxes; pile ≤6 ft high; not in street/sidewalk; ≥2 ft from city bins/meters/hydrants/walls; vehicles ≥10 ft from pile. Special pickup $99 first 30 min; Freon units $25/unit (schedule 623-930-2660). Early/late/incorrect pile → $99 fine on utility bill (Sec. 18-108).
- Curbside: when
- Trash/recycle after 5 p.m. night before or by 6 a.m. collection day; remove by 6 a.m. next day. Bulk: Thu before week through 6 a.m. Monday of week.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside (many alleys moved to street since 2022); wheels in curb; 3 ft between carts; 10 ft from vehicles. Bulk within 4 ft of sidewalk toward home.
- Curbside: limits
- One 95-gal refuse + one 95-gal recycle in base rate; extra refuse $17/mo. Bulk monthly per section; pile ≤6 ft high; limb 4 ft / 12 in rules.
- Curbside: brush
- Limbs cut to 4 ft, <12 in dia, stacked parallel to street; bagged yard clippings; cacti in small labeled boxes; no whole trunks/stumps.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Soil, rock, gravel, concrete, shingles, bricks, drywall, tile, household hazardous waste, tires (landfill), Styrofoam packing, garbage that fits regular can, Freon units without scheduled fee pickup.
- Curbside: bags
- Garbage bagged & tied. Recycling loose. Yard clippings for bulk in tied plastic bags.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Bulk timing/placement/method violations $99 on utility bill. Freon $25/unit. Special bulk $99/first 30 min.
- Holidays
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
- New Year's Day 2027 (2027-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
Delays only Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day; all other days including federal holidays = regular schedule.
- Hauler
- City of Glendale Solid Waste Division
- Contacts
- Solid Waste Customer Service 623-930-2660; Glendale Municipal Landfill 623-930-4727 (e-waste hours)
- Find your day
- Residential Services — Where are my services? / When Are My Services
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: glendaleaz.gov
Bulk: glendaleaz.gov
Holidays: glendaleaz.gov
Curbside: glendaleaz.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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