Select trails will be restricted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Camelback Mountain Preserve, Phoenix Mountain Preserve, and South Mountain Park and Preserve. Learn more. You can also read tips on how to stay safe and find heat relief locations at Phoenix.gov Summer.
Residential Recycling
The City of Phoenix offers a weekly recycling collection, that occurs on the same day as landfill container collection, but using different trucks to avoid contamination. Collected recyclables are brought to the city-owned Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) where they are sorted and processed for repurposing. The Zero Waste team handles all recycling education.
Recycling Guidelines: Remember, all materials must be emptied of liquids and free of food scraps and grease before tossing them in the container. Plastic bags are not accepted in the recycle container. Materials must also be placed in the container loosely, and not bagged.
- To ensure timely collection, containers must be placed curbside before 5:30 a.m. on the day of pick up.
- Trash and recycling containers must be 4 feet apart.
- City code requires residents to have lids on solid waste containers (garbage or recycling) secured to prevent rain, insects, and blowing of garbage or recyclable materials throughout your neighborhood.
Programs
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Eco-stations
Eco-stations are recycling drop-off bins throughout the city.
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Appliance Recycling
Public Works offers appliance recycling at the transfer stations.
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Green Organics Container
The Green Organics container is for yard waste such as grass clippings, branches, and shrubs.
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Deconstruction
Are you renovating your home? Check out deconstruction options to reuse and donate building material.
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Household Hazardous Waste
The HHW program offers safe disposal for hazardous materials.
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Oops/Shine On Tag Program
Oops/Shine-On educates residents about recycling and preventing recycle bin contamination.
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Christmas Tree Composting
During the holidays, Public Works collects Christmas trees for composting.
Education
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Tours, presentations, events, and more!
The Zero Waste Team provides recycling facility tours, presentations and more.
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Master Recycler Program
Become a Master Recycler and help Phoenix achieve zero waste by 2050
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Recycle+ Education
Recycle+ offers activities, games, and more to educate about recycling and zero waste.
Medical Sharps Safety
Medical sharps should never go in your recycling container -- they pose health and safety risks to employees at our Materials Recovery Facility where recyclables are sorted. Download the flyer for more information.
Recycle Right Wizard
Search for a material in the Recycle Right Wizard below.
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Virtual tour of the city of Phoenix Materials Recovery Facility
Direct Pack Full Recycling
Interested in what happens to plastic bottles and containers after they leave the recycling facility? Check out Direct Pack's video on plastic recycling.
Recorrido virtual por la instalación de reciclaje
- Virtual tour of the city of Phoenix Materials Recovery Facility
- Direct Pack Recycling
- Recorrido Virtual por la Instalación de Reciclaje
