Chandler, AZ Waste Collection Schedule
Complete waste management schedule including trash pickup, recycling, bulk waste, and special collections for Chandler.
Collection Zones & Pickup Days
Find your neighborhood to see your collection schedule
View Interactive Zone MapNorth Chandler / North of Chandler Boulevard
Neighborhoods:
- •Pecos Ranch
- •Pecos Ranch Estates
- •Cooper Commons
- •Carino Estates
- •Warner Ranch
- •Chandler Heights Estates
- •Downtown Historic District
- •Silk Stocking Historic District
- •North of Chandler Village
East Chandler / Ocotillo Area
Neighborhoods:
- •Ocotillo
- •Ocotillo Golf Resort
- •Sun Groves
- •Sun Groves at Ocotillo
- •Fulton Ranch
- •Valencia
- •Valencia San Sebastian
- •Valencia Marbella
- •Clemente Ranch
- •Morrison Ranch
West Chandler / Price Road Corridor
Neighborhoods:
- •Andersen Springs
- •Las Colinas
- •Mesquite Grove
- •Solera
- •Springfield Lakes
- •Price Corridor
- •West Chandler Village
- •The Groves
- •Desert Breeze
- •Riggs Ranch
South Chandler / Sun Lakes Area
Neighborhoods:
- •Sun Lakes
- •Sun Lakes Country Club
- •Sunbird Golf Resort
- •Lone Tree
- •Traditions
- •Stonebridge Lakes
- •Sun Groves South
- •Southern Palms
- •Clemente
- •Markwood North
Southeast Chandler / San Tan Area
Neighborhoods:
- •Seville
- •Sun Lakes Seville
- •Circle G at Riggs
- •Paseo Trail
- •Sunbird
- •Markwood
- •South Chandler
- •Ashton Grove
- •Pinelake Estates
- •Germann Estates
Central Chandler / Downtown Core
Neighborhoods:
- •Downtown Chandler
- •San Marcos District
- •Arizona Avenue Corridor
- •Central Chandler Village
- •Kyrene Corridor
- •Snedigar Recreation Area
- •Tumbleweed Park Area
- •Hamilton Corridor
- •Chandler Fashion Center Area
Service Provider
municipalCity of Chandler Solid Waste Services
Bulk Waste Pickup
Accepted Items
- •Recycle Bulk: Cardboard (flattened), disassembled metal items, appliances, electronics
- •Trash Bulk: Tree trimmings (max 5 feet length, 5 inches diameter)
- •Broken furniture (couches, chairs, tables, dressers)
- •Household trash (bagged and secured)
- •Textiles and clothing
- •Mattresses and box springs
- •Carpeting (rolled, max 5 feet x 5 feet sections)
- •Sports equipment
- •Bicycles and large toys
- •Small amounts of household items
Not Accepted
- •Hazardous materials (paint, chemicals, batteries)
- •Building materials (lumber, drywall, concrete)
- •Landscaping materials (dirt, rock, gravel)
- •Food waste
- •Medical waste
- •Tires
- •Propane tanks
- •Items over 50 pounds each
- •Commercial or business waste
Chandler residents paying for city solid waste services receive 4 free opportunities per calendar year - can be used for curbside bulk collection OR visits to the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center (any combination). After 4 free services: $35 per additional bulk collection, or $10 per load under 400 lbs at the center ($50/ton over 400 lbs). Schedule online or call 480-782-3510. Place items at front property end within 4 feet of curb/sidewalk by 6 AM on scheduled day. Cannot be placed in alley. Items may be placed out after 6 PM the night before. Separate recyclable bulk from trash bulk. Advanced notice of 7-14 days required for online scheduling.
Recycling Program
Accepted Materials
- •Paper Products: Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, office paper, junk mail, envelopes
- •Cardboard: Empty flattened boxes, cereal boxes, shoe boxes, shipping boxes, paper towel/toilet paper tubes, pizza boxes (if not greasy)
- •Cardboard Cartons: Milk cartons, juice cartons, prepared food boxes, cardboard egg cartons
- •Plastic Containers: Food containers, bottles (water, soda, juice), jugs (detergent, milk), lids (must be attached to original container)
- •Metal: Aluminum cans, steel/tin cans, clean aluminum foil and pie pans, empty aerosol cans
- •Glass: Beverage bottles (all colors), food jars (labels okay)
Not Accepted
- •Bagged or loose shredded paper
- •Gift wrap, gift bags, tissue paper
- •Padded or shipping envelopes
- •Paper plates, napkins, paper towels, facial tissue
- •Pet food bags
- •Paper cups
- •Plastic bags and plastic wrap
- •Plastic packing pillows and bubble wrap
- •Foam cups, containers, and packing material
- •Cans with paint or pesticides
- •Metal hangers
- •Mirrors, windows, drinking glasses, plates, ceramics
- •Items smaller than 2 inches in length or diameter
- •Food waste
- •Yard waste
- •Electronics
- •Batteries
- •Hazardous materials
Chandler uses single-stream recycling - all accepted recyclables go together LOOSE in the blue container. Do NOT bag recyclables. Items must be clean and dry. Remove lids and caps (can be recycled if attached to original container). Flatten cardboard boxes. Place blue container at curb by 6:00 AM on collection day. Remove by 9:00 AM the day after collection. Can be placed out after 6:00 PM the evening before. Lids must be closed with no protruding objects. Use Recycle Coach app to check specific items and get collection reminders. Contact Solid Waste Services at 480-782-3510 with questions.
Holiday Schedule
Chandler recycling and trash collection is NOT collected on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. When your regular collection day falls on one of these three holidays, place your container at the curb by 6:00 AM the following day, and all subsequent weekday collections that week shift one day later (e.g., Thursday moves to Friday, Friday moves to Saturday). For all other holidays (MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, etc.), collection remains on the regular schedule with NO delays. The Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center at 955 E. Queen Creek Rd is closed on all city-observed holidays: New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), and Christmas Day.
Important Information
Official Data Sources
- https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/recycling-and-trash
- https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/recycling-and-trash/collection-schedule
- https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/recycling-and-trash/trash
- https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/recycling-and-trash/recycling
- https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/recycling-and-trash/recycling/recyclable-items-list
- https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/recycling-and-trash/curbside-bulk-collection
- https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/recycling-and-trash/curbside-bulk-collection/schedule-pickup
- https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/recycling-and-trash/household-hazardous-waste-disposal
- https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/recycling-and-trash/recycling-solid-waste-collection-center
- https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/recycling-and-trash/faqs
- https://trashschedules.com/chandler-trash-schedule/