Curbside GuideHow to get rid of yard waste, leaves and brush in Peoria, AZ
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Request a free bulk trash appointment online, cut limbs to 3 ft and bag loose yard waste, then set the pile at the curb by 6 a.m. on your zone date.
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- Appointment Yes
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- Curbside
- Yes, through the Bulk Trash program, by appointment (2 free collections a year).
- How to prepare
- Cut tree limbs into 3-foot sections, stacked all pointing the same way, under 12 inches in diameter. Bag or box loose grass, leaves, weeds, twigs and hedge clippings, and tie them securely. Put cacti in sturdy cardboard boxes (Bunny Ears and Polka Dot cactus go bagged in your trash container instead). No whole trunks or stumps.
- Cost / limits
- Free for up to 2 collections per calendar year. Piles over about 6 ft deep × 12 ft wide × 3 ft tall cost $77.90 per 30 minutes of loading time.
- Appointment
- Yes. Request online and wait for your confirmation email before setting anything out. Questions: 623-773-7890.
- Drop-off
- Extra collections can be scheduled for a fee through Special Haul.
- Tip
- Set the pile along the gutter or curb by 6 a.m. on your zone date, no more than a day early. Don't put it on private property or the sidewalk.
Official source: www.peoriaaz.gov
Helpful supplies
- Paper yard waste bags — Many cities require paper bags rather than plastic for yard waste pickup.
- Twine — Used to bundle branches when your city asks for tied bundles.
General tips from official sources
- Leaves, grass clippings and yard trim can be composted at home instead of thrown out. (www.epa.gov)
- Your city or a community program may collect yard waste or have a drop-off site. (www.epa.gov)
FAQ
How do I get rid of yard waste in Peoria?
Request a free bulk trash appointment online, cut limbs to 3 ft and bag loose yard waste, then set the pile at the curb by 6 a.m. on your zone date.
Is there curbside pickup for yard waste, leaves and brush in Peoria?
Yes, through the Bulk Trash program, by appointment (2 free collections a year).
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
Free for up to 2 collections per calendar year. Piles over about 6 ft deep × 12 ft wide × 3 ft tall cost $77.90 per 30 minutes of loading time.
Do I need an appointment in Peoria?
Yes. Request online and wait for your confirmation email before setting anything out. Questions: 623-773-7890.
Where can I drop off yard waste, leaves and brush in Peoria?
Extra collections can be scheduled for a fee through Special Haul.
Any other tips for getting rid of yard waste, leaves and brush in Peoria?
Set the pile along the gutter or curb by 6 a.m. on your zone date, no more than a day early. Don't put it on private property or the sidewalk.