Tempe trash & bulky-item rules
Tempe residential solid-waste customers receive bulk trash and green-organics collection every other month. Material must be ready by 6 a.m. Monday of the scheduled week and may be placed out no earlier than 10 days beforehand.
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Guidance checked against the official/local sources below. Recheck the cited source before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Tempe residential solid-waste customers receive bulk trash and green-organics collection every other month. Material must be ready by 6 a.m. Monday of the scheduled week and may be placed out no earlier than 10 days beforehand.
Who qualifies matters. Eligible City residential customers; collection area and week depend on address.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Furniture, mattresses, bagged trash and small appliances without Freon are listed for bulk collection. Appliances with Freon, tires, glass, HHW and many construction materials are prohibited.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
Green organics must be separated from bulk trash into a distinct pile at least four feet away. Landscapers may not place green-organic material for this collection; it is for residents doing their own yard work.
Where to take large items in Tempe
Citywide bulky service is curbside; use the schedule for your address rather than driving to a City dump.
Before set-out
Use the current area schedule, keep the total material within 10 cubic yards, set it out no earlier than 10 days before the week, and have it ready by 6 a.m. Monday.
- Confirm the service address and the agency or hauler responsible for it.
- Check whether the bulky route requires an appointment, assigned week, sticker, fee or volume limit.
Official sources
These are the official or responsible-agency sources used for the Tempe guide. Recheck time-sensitive details on the linked source before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Tempe — Bulk Trash and Green Organics CollectionOfficial/local source for this guide · tempe.gov