What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedItems that cannot be donated.
Mattress
AcceptedAppliance
LimitedSmall appliances without freon, washers and microwaves.
Fridge or freezer
Not acceptedElectronics
Call to confirmTire
Not acceptedYard waste
AcceptedBrush and branches
AcceptedConstruction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
LimitedBagged trash only; uncontained trash is not accepted.
Limits
Up to 10 cubic yards (the size of a small SUV). Tree trimmings up to 4 feet long and 19 inches across.
Set-out rules
Out by 6 a.m. Monday of your collection week, no earlier than 10 days before. Trash and green organics in two separate piles 4 feet apart and 4 feet from containers, hydrants, meters and utility boxes. Curb or alley, same place as regular trash.
Not accepted
- Appliances with freon
- Tires
- Uncontained trash
- Glass or mirrors
- Paint, oil, cleaners and other hazardous items
- Car parts
- Railroad ties
- Dirt, rocks, concrete and bricks
- Construction and remodeling debris including carpet
Other options
The page lists disposal options for use outside your collection week.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Tempe?
Tempe residential solid waste customers. Landscapers may not place green organics; only homeowners doing their own yard work.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Tempe?
Collected every other month during your scheduled collection week, set by a collection map and schedule.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Tempe?
Included for residential solid waste customers; no fee is listed on the page.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in Tempe?
Up to 10 cubic yards (the size of a small SUV). Tree trimmings up to 4 feet long and 19 inches across.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Tempe?
Appliances with freon, Tires, Uncontained trash, Glass or mirrors, Paint, oil, cleaners and other hazardous items, Car parts, Railroad ties, Dirt, rocks, concrete and bricks, Construction and remodeling debris including carpet.
Sources
Last verified: Oct 11, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
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