Brush and Bulky

Tucson, AZ bulk trash pickup

City of Tucson Environmental and General Services

Who
Households in Tucson's residential trash service areas.
How
Scheduled + on request. Twice a year, crews visit each of Tucson's 26 residential trash service areas for Brush and Bulky collection, with a yearly schedule PDF and address search on the city page. A special collection can be ordered any time. For a special collection, submit the online request or call Customer Service at 520-791-3171.

Look up your schedule ↗ · Call 520-791-3171

Cost
Not listed: call 311 or check the city page
Checked
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Furniture and carpet are accepted.

Mattress

Call to confirm

Appliance

Accepted

Remove freezer and refrigerator doors.

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Not accepted

Televisions and computer monitors are not accepted.

Tire

Limited

Limit of 5 auto tires, placed in a separate pile.

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Accepted

Up to 5 feet long and 24 inches in diameter; cacti must be boxed (25 lb limit).

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Maximum 10 cubic yards per household (1 cubic yard is about the size of a washing machine); excess over the limit is not taken.

Set-out rules

Place items in front of your home (some service areas are exempt) by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week, no more than two weeks ahead. Keep items at least 3 feet from all obstacles, including trash and recycling containers and utility meters. Collection finishes by the end of the week.

Not accepted

  • Compressed gas or air cylinders
  • Concrete
  • Construction material
  • Dirt, stone, rocks and gravel
  • Glass or mirrors
  • Household hazardous waste (paint, oil, pesticides, solvents)
  • Televisions and computer monitors

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Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Tucson?

Households in Tucson's residential trash service areas.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Tucson?

Twice a year, crews visit each of Tucson's 26 residential trash service areas for Brush and Bulky collection, with a yearly schedule PDF and address search on the city page. A special collection can be ordered any time. For a special collection, submit the online request or call Customer Service at 520-791-3171.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Tucson?

Maximum 10 cubic yards per household (1 cubic yard is about the size of a washing machine); excess over the limit is not taken.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Tucson?

Compressed gas or air cylinders, Concrete, Construction material, Dirt, stone, rocks and gravel, Glass or mirrors, Household hazardous waste (paint, oil, pesticides, solvents), Televisions and computer monitors.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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