What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
AcceptedAppliance
Call to confirmNot listed as accepted or refused on the bulk page, so unconfirmed.
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
LimitedOnly CRT and projection-screen TVs are listed as accepted; the city runs quarterly electronics recycling events.
Tire
Not acceptedYard waste
AcceptedBrush and branches
AcceptedConstruction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Not acceptedLimits
Piles up to 10 ft long x 6 ft wide x 4 ft tall; the crew allots 20 minutes per pile if larger. Limbs under 12 in diameter. Leftovers must be removed within 72 hours of notice.
Set-out rules
Put items out no sooner than 3 days before the Monday of your collection week. Use two piles, green waste and everything else, at least 3 feet apart, on your front property line or your side of the alley. Cut limbs to 6 ft, bag and tie clippings, box cacti and glass. Keep 4 ft from meters, hydrants, bins and walls.
Not accepted
- Dirt, rocks, sod or sand
- Concrete or cement
- Fiberglass (tubs, showers, pool equipment, insulation)
- Construction and remodel debris
- Auto parts, tires and rims
- Household trash
- Hazardous waste
Other options
City facilities are not drop-off sites for hazardous waste, electronics or appliances; those need appointment-based services or scheduled events.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Scottsdale?
Residents who pay for city residential collection services.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Scottsdale?
Monthly. Each of four city areas gets one Monday-to-Friday collection week per month, and the crew visits a street once that week. No booking needed. Look up your dates in the city's My Services tool by address.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Scottsdale?
Part of residential collection service; no separate fee is stated.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Scottsdale?
Piles up to 10 ft long x 6 ft wide x 4 ft tall; the crew allots 20 minutes per pile if larger. Limbs under 12 in diameter. Leftovers must be removed within 72 hours of notice.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Scottsdale?
Dirt, rocks, sod or sand, Concrete or cement, Fiberglass (tubs, showers, pool equipment, insulation), Construction and remodel debris, Auto parts, tires and rims, Household trash, Hazardous waste.
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Brush and Bulk Collection ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026