Junk Removal in Phoenix, AZ: Curbside Bulk Pickup, Dump Fees & Hauling Options
Phoenix bulk trash is by appointment only (4 per year), and city trash customers can drop up to one ton a month free at either transfer station.
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City Bulk Trash & Curbside Pickup Rules in Phoenix, AZ
City of Phoenix Appointment-Based Bulk Trash [1]
- Appointment required; book at least 3 business days ahead.
- Four collection opportunities per year.
- Single pile, maximum 10 cubic yards, within 5 feet of the street/curb and 5 feet from fixed objects.
- Out by 5:30 a.m. on your date and no more than 7 days early (earlier is an ordinance violation).
- Bag and tie all loose grass, leaves and clippings; cut tree trimmings under 12 in. diameter and 4 ft long.
- No appointments on Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day or the 7 days after each.
Not accepted: tires, household hazardous waste, refrigerators, freezers and A/C units (refrigerants), glass, mirrors, shower doors, bricks, concrete, dirt, rocks, shingles, construction debris over 25 lb or 4 ft, more than 2 pallets, Bagster bags
How to schedule: Online at phoenix.gov/bulktrash or call 602-262-6251.
Landfill, Convenience Center & Transfer Station Drop-Off in Phoenix
27th Avenue Transfer Station
- Address: 3060 S. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009
- Hours: Mon–Fri 5:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 6 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday and listed holidays
- Fees: Residential customers: one load up to 1 ton free per calendar month (bring city services bill and matching photo ID); over 1 ton $55/ton. All other loads $55/ton, $40 minimum.
- Has a reusable building materials drop-off area (collected by Stardust Building Supplies).
North Gateway Transfer Station
- Address: 30205 N. Black Canyon Hwy., Phoenix, AZ 85085
- Hours: Mon–Fri 5:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 6 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday
- Fees: Same as 27th Avenue.
Furniture & Bulky Item Donation Drop-Offs in Phoenix
- Reusable cabinets, doors, fixtures, windows and similar building materials can be left at the 27th Ave. Transfer Station drop-off area for nonprofit Stardust Building Supplies. [2]
Prices
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer station, residential customer, first ton each month | Free | [2] |
| Transfer station gate rate | $55/ton ($40 minimum) | [2] |
| Unsecured load penalty | $20 | [2] |
| Boats/spas not cut into fourths | $50 penalty | [2] |
Prices as published by the source on the access date; confirm before you go.
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FAQ
How do I get bulk trash picked up in Phoenix?
Book an appointment online or at 602-262-6251 at least 3 business days ahead; you get four per year.
Can I take junk to the Phoenix dump for free?
Phoenix residential trash customers can drop one load up to one ton per calendar month free at either city transfer station with a city services bill and matching photo ID.
Skip the bulk-pickup wait: book in-home junk hauling
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Sources
- City of Phoenix: Bulk Trash (accessed 2026-10-21)
- City of Phoenix: Transfer Station and Materials Recovery Facility (accessed 2026-10-21)
Last checked 2026-10-21.