Chandler Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Chandler recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Cardboard and paper boxes (flattened and emptied)
- Mixed paper, newspapers, magazines, mail, and office paper
- Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans
- Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2 with lids attached)
- Glass food jars and beverage bottles (empty and rinsed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic wrap (do not bag recyclables; keep them loose)
- Food remnants, liquids, and greasy pizza boxes
- Styrofoam cups, plates, and packing materials
- Garden hoses, electrical cords, and wires
- Yard waste and grass clippings (place bagged in black trash cart)
- Household hazardous waste, automotive fluids, and batteries
Can you recycle these items in Chandler?
Can you recycle cardboard in Chandler?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Chandler?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Chandler?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Chandler?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Chandler?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Chandler?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Chandler?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Chandler?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Chandler?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Chandler?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Chandler?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Chandler?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Chandler Solid Waste Services · municipal dpw
Phone: 480-782-3510
175 S. Arizona AvenueChandler, AZ 85225
These collection rules cover Zone City of Chandler Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Chandler, AZ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Put your container out before 6 a.m. on your collection day, or after 6 p.m. the night before. Remove from curb by 9 a.m. the day after collection.. These rules apply to Zone City of Chandler Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Chandler?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of Chandler Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Chandler?
Residents receive up to four free curbside bulk collections and/or RSWCC visits per calendar year. Maximum pile size is 4 feet wide by 4 feet high by 16 feet long (approximately two pickup truck loads); items must not exceed 50 lbs each. Schedule pickup 7 to 14 days in advance online or by calling 480-782-3510. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 480-782-3510 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Chandler Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Chandler?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and paper boxes (flattened and emptied), Mixed paper, newspapers, magazines, mail, and office paper, Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans, Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2 with lids attached), Glass food jars and beverage bottles (empty and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic wrap (do not bag recyclables; keep them loose), Food remnants, liquids, and greasy pizza boxes, Styrofoam cups, plates, and packing materials, Garden hoses, electrical cords, and wires, Yard waste and grass clippings (place bagged in black trash cart), Household hazardous waste, automotive fluids, and batteries. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Chandler Curbside Collection Routes.