Mesa 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.
Mesa 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
- Metal food cans and aluminum beverage cans
- Clean and flat corrugated cardboard and paperboard boxes
- Paper (mail, newspapers, magazines, office paper, cereal and soda boxes)
- Plastic containers (water bottles, milk jugs, detergent containers, produce clamshells, yogurt tubs)
- Glass bottles and jars of all colors
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags or bagged recyclables (keep all items loose, clean, dry, and empty)
- Greasy or food-soiled pizza boxes
- Shredded paper (bag and dispose of with regular trash)
- Batteries and electronic items (deliver to Household Hazardous Materials facility)
- Yard waste, landscape trimmings, motor oil, and hazardous chemicals
Can you recycle these items in Mesa?
Can you recycle cardboard in Mesa?
AcceptedFlatten boxes completely and remove all foam and plastic packaging materials before placing in the blue barrel.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Mesa?
Not acceptedDo not recycle greasy pizza boxes; discard them with regular household trash.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Mesa?
AcceptedClean, empty, and dry PET plastic bottles; caps may remain on.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Mesa?
AcceptedEmpty HDPE jugs such as milk and detergent jugs; place loose in the barrel.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Mesa?
AcceptedClean rigid plastic containers are accepted loose.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Mesa?
AcceptedRigid plastic containers are accepted; plastic shopping bags and film wrap are prohibited.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Mesa?
AcceptedClean polypropylene containers including yogurt tubs and margarine tubs are accepted.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Mesa?
Not acceptedStyrofoam packaging and foam containers are not accepted in the blue barrel.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Mesa?
AcceptedRigid composite containers are accepted loose.
Can you recycle glass in Mesa?
AcceptedEmpty and rinse glass bottles and jars of all colors; labels and metal lids may remain on.
Can you recycle aluminum in Mesa?
AcceptedRinse aluminum beverage cans and steel or tin food cans; place loose in the container.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Mesa?
Not acceptedShredded paper is not recyclable in the blue barrel; please bag and discard as regular trash.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Mesa Solid Waste Management Department · municipal dpw
Phone: 480-644-2221
730 N. Mesa Dr.Mesa, AZ 85201
These collection rules cover Zone City of Mesa Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Mesa, AZ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place the barrel out anytime after 6 p.m. the night before but no later than 6 a.m. on your scheduled collection day, including all holidays. Remove the barrel from the curb no later than 6 a.m. the following day.. These rules apply to Zone City of Mesa Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Mesa?
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 City of Mesa Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Mesa?
Bulk item pickup is available to Mesa Solid Waste customers for an additional fee starting at $31 per load (approximately 4x8x4 feet). Service must be scheduled in advance online or by calling 480-644-6789. Staff confirm pickup dates within 3 business days. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 480-644-6789 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Mesa Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Mesa?
The listed accepted materials are Metal food cans and aluminum beverage cans, Clean and flat corrugated cardboard and paperboard boxes, Paper (mail, newspapers, magazines, office paper, cereal and soda boxes), Plastic containers (water bottles, milk jugs, detergent containers, produce clamshells, yogurt tubs), Glass bottles and jars of all colors. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags or bagged recyclables (keep all items loose, clean, dry, and empty), Greasy or food-soiled pizza boxes, Shredded paper (bag and dispose of with regular trash), Batteries and electronic items (deliver to Household Hazardous Materials facility), Yard waste, landscape trimmings, motor oil, and hazardous chemicals. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Mesa Curbside Service Area.