Bulk trash rules, drop-off sites and hazardous waste options for Surprise, taken from official city pages.
Last checked Nov 4, 2026. Rules change. Check the official source before you set items out.
| Program | Bulk trash and appliance removal for residents served by the City Solid Waste Department Official source |
|---|---|
| How it works | By appointment: call 623.222.1900 Official source |
| How often | Up to 10 cubic yards per pickup and 20 cubic yards per year per household at no additional charge Official source |
| Find your date | Date set when you call 623.222.1900; Collection Zone Map (PDF) on the city page Official source |
| Size and set-out rules | In the street against the curb (gutter) in front of your property, or at the street edge if no curb; not on sidewalk or private property; out the weekend before, by 6 a.m. on collection day; 10+ ft from poles, cars, fences, hydrants; branches and large items cut to 4 ft; cardboard broken down; loose grass/leaves bagged or boxed; cacti in sturdy boxes; construction debris accepted only under 25 lb and under 4 ft. Arterial/collector roads (e.g., Bell Rd, Litchfield Rd): place on your property and sign the Release of Liability form Official source |
| Not accepted | Household garbage (food waste), branches over 4 ft, construction debris 25 lb+ or over 4 ft or from a contractor, dirt, rocks, concrete, blocks, bricks, roofing, metal or car parts over 25 lb or 4 ft, glass (windows, shower doors, mirrors), batteries, hazardous materials, tires, flat screen TVs, appliances without an appointment Official source |
| Fees | No additional charge within 10 cubic yards per pickup / 20 per year. Appliance pickup: $21, added to the next utility bill Official source |
| Hazardous waste | Free driveway pickup by appointment (My Surprise app or 623.222.1920), Feb-Nov, none in Dec or Jan. Next periods: Feb 8-11, Mar 8-11, Apr 5-8, May 10-13, Jun 7-10, 2027. E-waste and other HHW are scheduled separately. Items by the garage by 6 a.m.; boxes no larger than 16 x 16 x 12 in, max four boxes, labeled "HHW". Fluid limits: 5 gal automotive, 10 gal oil-based paint/solvents Official source |
| Appliances and paint | Stove, washer, dryer, refrigerator, trash compactor, A/C, empty water heater: by appointment, $21 per pickup. Latex paint: let it dry, bag it, put it in the trash. Oil-based paint goes to HHW pickup Official source |
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