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Thanksgiving trash & recycling in Phoenix, AZ

Holiday pickup

No trash or recycling collection on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026. Thursday routes are collected Friday, November 27, and Friday routes are collected Saturday, November 28. Monday through Wednesday are unchanged.

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Pickup changes
No trash or recycling collection on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026. Thursday routes are collected Friday, November 27, and Friday routes are collected Saturday, November 28. Monday through Wednesday are unchanged.
Turkey fryer oil & grease
Never pour fats, oil or grease down the drain or garbage disposal. Turkey fryers leave a lot of oil: let it cool, solidify it by mixing it with an absorbent such as cat litter or coffee grounds (or soak it up with newspaper), put it in a lidded container and throw it in your trash container.
Extra trash
City code requires lids on trash and recycling containers to be secured, so pack the extra post-feast trash so the lid closes. Containers must be at the curb before 5:30 a.m. on collection day and 4 feet apart.
Boxes & wrapping
Break down cardboard boxes and put them in the blue recycling container loose, not bagged. Non-metallic wrapping paper is accepted; plastic bags are not, and recyclables must be free of food and grease.
Tip
Questions about holiday collection: email [email protected] or call PHX Customer Services at 602-262-6251. Public Works also collects Christmas trees for composting after the holidays.

Official sources (checked 2026-11-01): www.phoenix.gov · www.phoenix.gov · www.phoenix.gov · www.phoenix.gov · www.phoenix.gov

FAQ

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Phoenix?

No trash or recycling collection on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026. Thursday routes are collected Friday, November 27, and Friday routes are collected Saturday, November 28. Monday through Wednesday are unchanged.

How do I get rid of turkey fryer oil in Phoenix?

Never pour fats, oil or grease down the drain or garbage disposal. Turkey fryers leave a lot of oil: let it cool, solidify it by mixing it with an absorbent such as cat litter or coffee grounds (or soak it up with newspaper), put it in a lidded container and throw it in your trash container.

What do I do with extra trash after Thanksgiving in Phoenix?

City code requires lids on trash and recycling containers to be secured, so pack the extra post-feast trash so the lid closes. Containers must be at the curb before 5:30 a.m. on collection day and 4 feet apart.

Can I recycle boxes and wrapping paper in Phoenix?

Break down cardboard boxes and put them in the blue recycling container loose, not bagged. Non-metallic wrapping paper is accepted; plastic bags are not, and recyclables must be free of food and grease.

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