Gilbert 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.
Gilbert 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 shipping boxes (flattened and empty)
- Mixed paper, magazines, newspapers, paperboard, and mail
- Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans (clean and empty)
- Plastic bottles and jugs (clean, lids attached)
- Glass food jars and beverage bottles (clean and empty)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic film, and wraps (keep recyclables loose)
- Household hazardous waste, motor oil, chemicals, and paint
- Yard waste, tree trimmings, leaves, and grass clippings
- Food waste, organic kitchen scraps, and liquids
- Styrofoam cups, containers, and packaging peanuts
- Batteries, electronics, cords, and small appliances
Can you recycle these items in Gilbert?
Can you recycle cardboard in Gilbert?
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 Gilbert?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Gilbert?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Gilbert?
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 Gilbert?
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 Gilbert?
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 Gilbert?
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 Gilbert?
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 Gilbert?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Gilbert?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Gilbert?
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 Gilbert?
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DPW & sanitation contact
Town of Gilbert Environmental Services · municipal dpw
Phone: 480-503-6400
50 E. Civic Center DriveGilbert, AZ 85296
These collection rules cover Zone Town of Gilbert Curbside Collection Zones.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Gilbert, AZ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Containers must be placed out by 5 AM on your collection day to be serviced. Keep containers at curb until routes are completed.. These rules apply to Zone Town of Gilbert Curbside Collection Zones.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Gilbert?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. The listed holiday policy keeps regular pickup dates unchanged. No observed holidays are listed. These rules apply to Zone Town of Gilbert Curbside Collection Zones.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Gilbert?
Town bulk trash collection runs every five weeks on a neighborhood zone cycle (Zones A through E). Bulk items must be placed in the street against the curb no earlier than Saturday before collection week and no later than 5 AM on Monday of collection week. Maximum single pile size is 10 feet long by 5 feet wide by 5 feet high. No bulk collection during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 480-503-6400 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Town of Gilbert Curbside Collection Zones.
What items are accepted for recycling in Gilbert?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and shipping boxes (flattened and empty), Mixed paper, magazines, newspapers, paperboard, and mail, Aluminum and steel food and beverage cans (clean and empty), Plastic bottles and jugs (clean, lids attached), Glass food jars and beverage bottles (clean and empty). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic film, and wraps (keep recyclables loose), Household hazardous waste, motor oil, chemicals, and paint, Yard waste, tree trimmings, leaves, and grass clippings, Food waste, organic kitchen scraps, and liquids, Styrofoam cups, containers, and packaging peanuts, Batteries, electronics, cords, and small appliances. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Town of Gilbert Curbside Collection Zones.