Trash Pickup Schedule — South Phoenix, Phoenix
South Phoenix is a historically diverse community with deep roots — South Mountain Park is the largest municipal park in the country at 16,000+ acres. The neighborhood's agricultural heritage is visible in community gardens and local farms. Baseline Road's food scene represents the area's multicultural identity. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.
📋 Quick Facts
- ZIP Codes: 85040, 85041, 85042
- Service Provider: City of Phoenix Public Works — Solid Waste Division
- 🗑️ Trash: weekly collection
- ♻️ Recycling: biweekly collection
- 🌿 Green Organics: weekly collection
- Data: Community-reported — help verify
📞 Contact Info
- Phone: 602-262-6251
- Report Missed Pickup: Call within 24 hours
- Official Lookup: www.phoenix.gov
Find Your Exact Collection Day in South Phoenix
What Goes in Each Bin
🗑️ Black Bin (Trash)
- ✅ Non-recyclable, non-compostable items
- ✅ Bag or wrap loose material
- ❌ No liquids
- ❌ No hazardous waste
- ❌ No electronics or batteries
🌿 Green Bin (Organics)
- ✅ Food scraps & coffee grounds
- ✅ Yard waste & clippings
- ✅ Food-soiled paper
- ❌ NO plastic bags (even compostable)
- 💡 Layer food scraps with yard waste
♻️ Blue Bin (Recycling)
- ✅ Aluminum cans & glass bottles
- ✅ Plastic containers
- ✅ Cardboard & paper
- ❌ No bags or food residue
- 💡 Empty, clean, dry, loose
2026 Holiday Schedule for South Phoenix
No collection on these holidays. Starting on the holiday, pickup shifts forward one day for the rest of that week. Friday pickups move to Saturday during holiday weeks.
New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026
Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026
Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026
Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
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