Bulk trash rules, drop-off sites and hazardous waste options for Tempe, taken from official city pages.
Last checked Nov 4, 2026. Rules change. Check the official source before you set items out.
| Program | Bulk trash and green organics collection Official source |
|---|---|
| How it works | Scheduled, every other month by map zone Official source |
| How often | Every other month; holidays do not shift Official source |
| Find your date | 2026 Bulk trash and green organics schedule (PDF); free schedule magnet at city facilities Official source |
| Size and set-out rules | By 6 a.m. Monday, not >10 days early; up to 10 cu yd; trash & green piles separate 4 ft apart; limbs up to 4 ft x 19 in Official source |
| Not accepted | Freon appliances, tires, glass/mirrors, HHW incl. paint, car parts, railroad ties, dirt/rock/concrete, drywall, lumber, flooring, carpet, roofing Official source |
| Fees | Included. Special call-in pickup outside your schedule costs extra; call 480-350-4311 for the price. Official source |
| Self-haul / dump | Sky Harbor Regional Transfer Station, 2425 S. 40th St., Phoenix 85034. Mon-Fri 6a-5p, Sat 6a-2p. Tempe residents: up to 1,000 lb, one trip per month, free. $45 per Freon appliance. Official source |
| Hazardous waste | Household Products Collection Center, 1320 E. University Dr.; Wed, Fri, Sat 7a-1p; Tempe & Guadalupe residents Official source |
| Appliances and paint | Fridges and HHW incl. paint goes to HPCC (avoids transfer station fees); washers & microwaves OK in bulk Official source |
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