Waste Management Services in Phoenix, AZ
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Waste Management Services in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix operates an open competitive waste market with multiple national and regional providers serving 1.6+ million residents. The city provides recycling coordination and household hazardous waste programs while private haulers handle collection. Phoenix generates approximately 2.1 million tons of MSW annually with a 35% recycling participation rate.
Residential Service
Highly competitive market. Shop multiple providers for best rates. Recycling often included or +$5/month.
Dumpster Rental
20-yard, 7-day rental
Providers
Licensed haulers serving Phoenix
Waste Haulers Serving Phoenix
Compare licensed waste management providers offering residential, commercial, and specialty services in Phoenix:
Waste Management
national- Residential pickup
- Commercial service
- Dumpster rental
- Recycling
Republic Services
national- Residential pickup
- Commercial service
- Roll-off containers
- Recycling
Arizona Waste Systems
regional- Residential pickup
- Commercial service
- Construction debris
- Recycling
Phoenix Waste Management Costs
Understand typical pricing for waste services in Phoenix. Costs vary by provider, service level, and property type.
Residential Services
Highly competitive market. Shop multiple providers for best rates. Recycling often included or +$5/month.
Commercial Services
Varies by bin size (2-8 yard) and pickup frequency (1-6x/week). Get multiple quotes annually.
Dumpster Rental
7-day rental included. Construction boom keeps demand high but competition maintains reasonable pricing.
Junk Removal
Based on volume (1/8 truck to full truck). Same-day service often available. Furniture, appliances, yard waste.
Phoenix Waste Regulations & Requirements
Dumpster Permits
Dumpster permits required for placement on public streets/rights-of-way. $50 fee, apply through Phoenix Public Works. Private property placement (driveways) does not require permits. Most haulers handle permit applications.
Recycling Requirements
Voluntary blue barrel recycling program. No mandatory recycling requirement. Single-stream system accepts paper, cardboard, plastic #1-7, glass, metals. Contamination rate ~18%.
Special Regulations
- HOA communities may have exclusive hauler contracts - check before selecting provider
- Container placement rules: bins must be 3 feet from obstacles, set out evening before pickup
- Heat advisory: use covered bins in summer to prevent odor issues (110°F+ temperatures)
- Bulky item limits: varies by hauler, typically 2-4 items per pickup with advance scheduling
Recycling in Phoenix
Phoenix offers voluntary single-stream recycling through the Blue Barrel program. Residents order recycling bins from their hauler. Collection frequency matches trash pickup (weekly or bi-weekly). The city also operates a Green Organics pilot program for food scrap and yard waste composting in select neighborhoods.
Accepted Materials
- Paper & cardboard (newspapers, magazines, junk mail, cereal boxes, flattened cardboard)
- Plastic bottles & containers (#1-7 - bottles, jugs, tubs, lids)
- Glass bottles & jars (all colors)
- Metal cans (aluminum, steel, tin)
- Drink cartons & juice boxes
Not Accepted
- Plastic bags & film (return to grocery stores)
- Styrofoam & polystyrene foam
- Food waste (unless enrolled in Green Organics pilot)
- Electronics & batteries
- Hazardous materials
- Textiles & clothing
- Yard waste (separate collection or Green Organics program)
Special Waste Programs in Phoenix
Take advantage of these specialized collection and disposal programs available to Phoenix residents:
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
Free drop-off for Phoenix residents. Accepts paint, chemicals, batteries, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, motor oil, pesticides, medications. Open Wednesday-Saturday 8am-2pm.
2831 W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85009 | (602) 262-7251
Green Organics Program
Voluntary curbside food scrap and yard waste collection pilot program. Green carts accept all organic materials. Composted at regional facility. Expanding to more neighborhoods through 2026.
Cost: $12-$18/month add-on | Phoenix.gov/GreenOrganics
27th Avenue Transfer Station
Public drop-off for recyclables, bulky items, e-waste, construction debris. Free for Phoenix residents with ID. Self-haul option for large cleanouts.
1850 S 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009 | Open Mon-Sat 6am-4pm
What Makes Phoenix Waste Management Unique
- Largest competitive residential waste market in Arizona - residents choose from 10+ licensed haulers
- Extreme summer heat (110°F+) requires covered bins and frequent service to prevent odor issues
- Monsoon season (July-September) can disrupt collection with intense thunderstorms and flooding
- Green Organics pilot program pioneering food scrap composting in desert climate
- Massive construction boom generates high demand for dumpsters and C&D debris services
- Free HHW facility serves entire Phoenix metro - one of largest in Southwest U.S.
Contact Phoenix Waste Services
Get help with waste collection, recycling questions, or service requests:
Phoenix Public Works - Solid Waste Services
Phoenix Environmental Programs (Recycling)
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