Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Chandler, AZ
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Chandler residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly trash and weekly recycling collection using city carts; containers must be at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day; containers out no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before
- By appointment; online requests scheduled 7–14 days out; available only to residents paying for city solid waste service
- First 4 curbside bulks and/or RSWCC visits per calendar year free (up to 400 lbs per visit); $43 fee per additional bulk after the first 4
- City of Chandler — Solid Waste Services
At a glance: Chandler
- Trash day
- Weekly trash and weekly recycling collection using city carts; containers must be at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day; containers out no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before
- Bulk pickup
- By appointment; online requests scheduled 7–14 days out; available only to residents paying for city solid waste service
- Bulk cost
- First 4 curbside bulks and/or RSWCC visits per calendar year free (up to 400 lbs per visit); $43 fee per additional bulk after the first 4
- Dump
- Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center
- Hazardous waste
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (at the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center)
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly trash and weekly recycling collection using city carts; containers must be at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day; containers out no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center | transfer-station | 955 E. Queen Creek Road, Chandler, AZ 85286 Chandler ratepayers (solid waste service on Chandler Utility bill) | Thu–Mon 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; summer hours (Thu after Memorial Day through Sun before Labor Day) Thu–Mon 6 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed Tue/Wed and city holidays | First 4 combined bulk/RSWCC visits per calendar year free (up to 400 lbs/visit); additional visits: 0–400 lbs $14/load, over 400 lbs $70/ton (prorated per 20 lbs); $43 fee once the 4 free are used; loads with only recycling or HHW do not count |
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Household hazardous waste
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (at the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center)
- Address
- 955 E. Queen Creek Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286
- Phone
- 480-782-3510
- Hours
- By appointment only — call 480-782-3510 to schedule
- Residency
- Chandler residents; bring photo ID and a copy of your Chandler utility bill
Accepted
- paint (up to 25 gallons)
- lacquers and paint thinners
- glues and adhesives
- cleaners (drain, oven, window, floor)
- bleach
- acetone
- CFL and fluorescent bulbs
- smoke detectors
- fire extinguishers
- cooking oil (up to 10 gallons)
- rechargeable batteries (NiCad, NiMH, small Li-ion)
- automotive liquids: oil, gasoline, antifreeze, transmission fluid (up to 10 gallons)
- pesticides and herbicides
- pool chemicals
- lamp oil
- propane tanks
E-waste
- How
- Rechargeable batteries, CFL/fluorescent bulbs, and smoke detectors accepted at the HHW Collection Center by appointment (480-782-3510); electronics are not accepted in curbside bulk pickup
Effective March 2, 2026: the first 4 curbside bulk collections and/or Collection Center visits per calendar year (up to 400 lbs per visit) are free; a $43 fee applies after that. Trash and recycling are collected on most holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day have modified pickup).
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Chandler, AZ?
- Weekly trash and weekly recycling collection using city carts; containers must be at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day; containers out no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before
- When is bulk pickup in Chandler, AZ?
- By appointment; online requests scheduled 7–14 days out; available only to residents paying for city solid waste service Complete the online Bulk Request Form (email confirmation within 2 business days) or call Solid Waste Services at 480-782-3510 Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Chandler?
- First 4 curbside bulks and/or RSWCC visits per calendar year free (up to 400 lbs per visit); $43 fee per additional bulk after the first 4
- Where can I dump trash near Chandler?
- Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center (955 E. Queen Creek Road, Chandler, AZ 85286)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Chandler?
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (at the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center) (955 E. Queen Creek Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286)
- E-waste in Chandler: Rechargeable batteries, CFL/fluorescent bulbs, and smoke detectors accepted at the HHW Collection Center by appointment (480-782-3510); electronics are not accepted in curbside bulk pickup
- Rechargeable batteries, CFL/fluorescent bulbs, and smoke detectors accepted at the HHW Collection Center by appointment (480-782-3510); electronics are not accepted in curbside bulk pickup