Tucson Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 10 items per collection. Brush and Bulky collection is provided twice a year across all 26 residential trash service areas. Have materials set out by 6 a.m. on Monday of your scheduled collection week. Special on-demand pickups can also be requested for a fee by calling 520-791-3171.
Tucson bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Brush and Bulky collection is provided twice a year across all 26 residential trash service areas. Have materials set out by 6 a.m. on Monday of your scheduled collection week. Special on-demand pickups can also be requested for a fee by calling 520-791-3171. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 10 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Not required under the listed rules. |
| Dispatch phone | 520-791-3171 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
AcceptedCouches, chairs, tables, mattresses, and rolled carpet up to 5 feet long are accepted during Brush and Bulky collection.
Appliances
AcceptedWater heaters, stoves, washers, and dryers are collected. Refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed before set out.
Construction debris
Not acceptedConcrete, dirt, rocks, stone, gravel, and construction materials are prohibited from curbside collection; haul to Los Reales Sustainability Campus.
How to throw away a mattress in Tucson
Follow the listed bulk rule: Brush and Bulky collection is provided twice a year across all 26 residential trash service areas. Have materials set out by 6 a.m. on Monday of your scheduled collection week. Special on-demand pickups can also be requested for a fee by calling 520-791-3171.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.
Local disposal alternatives in Pima County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Los Reales Sustainability Campus
5300 E. Los Reales Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756
Full-service municipal landfill accepting household refuse, large bulky goods, green waste, pallets, furniture, and mattresses. Open Monday through Saturday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tucson Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Facility
2440 W. Sweetwater Dr, Tucson, AZ 85745
Permanent hazardous waste collection site for paint, automotive oils, solvents, weed killers, fluorescent tubes, and consumer electronics.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Tucson Environmental and General Services Department · municipal dpw
Phone: 520-791-3171
4004 S. Park Ave.Tucson, AZ 85714
These collection rules cover Zone City of Tucson Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Tucson, AZ?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out container by 6 a.m. on your collection day. Place container within one foot of the curb and leave at least three feet between containers. Place container with lid opening towards the street.. These rules apply to Zone City of Tucson Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Tucson?
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 Tucson Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Tucson?
Brush and Bulky collection is provided twice a year across all 26 residential trash service areas. Have materials set out by 6 a.m. on Monday of your scheduled collection week. Special on-demand pickups can also be requested for a fee by calling 520-791-3171. The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 520-791-3171 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of Tucson Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in Tucson?
The listed accepted materials are Paper (newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, office paper, phone books), Cardboard and paperboard (clean corrugated boxes flattened loose, cereal boxes, paper egg cartons), Plastic containers (clean plastic bottles, jugs, and jars labeled numbers 1, 2, and 5), Metal food and beverage cans (clean aluminum and tin cans; do not flatten to protect sorting machinery). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags and plastic film wrap (tanglers jam sorting equipment; drop at grocery stores), Glass bottles and jars (glass is not collected in curbside blue barrels; use neighborhood glass drop-off sites), Garbage, yard trimmings, and food scraps, Styrofoam and foam food packaging, Household hazardous chemicals, batteries, motor oil, and electronics. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of Tucson Curbside Service Area.