Your cooperation is needed for the City to provide efficient and cost-effective refuse collection and disposal service to you and your neighbors.

Curbside Collection Tips from the City of Phoenix:
-Vehicles must not be parked within 15 feet of, or otherwise block, the container. Containers must be spaced four feet from each other, and fixed objects such as utility poles.
-The container must be placed at the curb with the handles facing facing the house.
-Do not place or stack any material around or on top of the container.  Refuse not inside the container will not be picked up.
-All garbage and grass clippings must be bagged and securely tied.  It's very important to bag and securely ties your garbage and to keep the lid closed on the container.  This is necessary to prevent the breeding of flies and other insects, to reduce odors, and to keep the inside of the container clean, prevent garbage spills and the scattering of materials by the wind or animals.
-Do not over pack containers.  All material must be placed loosely in the container in order to empty it completely. If necessary cut cardboard into small pieces.
-All container lids must be kept closed except when the container is in use.
-Residents are responsible for keeping the Furniture clean.
-Recyclable should be empty and clean
-Crush or cut boxes so they fit loosely in the recycling container with the lid closed.

Unacceptable Materials for Garbage Cans:
-Dirt, rocks, bricks and concrete
-Roofing construction
-Auto parts, motor oil, car batteries, car fluids and tires
-Furniture and carpet
-Large appliances
-Boards and lumber
-Tree limbs
-Palm fronds
-Pool chemicals
-Paints and thinners

Unacceptable Items for the Recycling Program:
-Plastic bags such as bags from the grocery store, dry cleaners and potato chip bags
-Grass and yard waste
-Dirty paper plates, napkins, paper towels and bathroom tissue
-Polystyrene packing material
-Shredded paper
-Wet strength cardboard- this is cardboard with a special coating that keeps it strong when wet such as frozen food boxes, beer/soda carriers, etc.

For information or questions regarding solid waste please contact the City at (602) 253-8796 or online at www.phoenix.gov/garbage