Yard waste and green waste rules
Branch length and diameter limits, bagging rules and green waste drop-off, as listed on official city pages as of Nov 4, 2026.
| Phoenix | Bulk trash takes branches cut to under 12 in diameter and 4 ft long. Official source |
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| Scottsdale | Bulk collection takes tree limbs in 6 ft segments, under 12 in diameter. Official source |
| Tempe | Keep trash and green organics in two separate piles four feet apart; limbs up to 4 ft long and 19 in diameter. Official source Sky Harbor Regional Transfer Station accepts green organics. Official source |
| Glendale | Bulk trash takes limbs cut to 4 ft, under 12 in diameter. Official source |
| Peoria | Bulk trash takes limbs in 3 ft sections under 12 in diameter; bag grass, leaves and small items. Official source |
| Goodyear | Grass must be double-bagged or in sealed boxes. Official source |
| Avondale | Bag grass and leaves; limbs up to 4 ft long and 6 in diameter, stacked. Official source |
| Buckeye | Cut branches to 3 ft lengths and tie them. Official source |
| Apache Junction | Cut branches to 3 ft lengths and tie them. Official source |
| Florence | Branches under 4 ft long and 12 in diameter, bundled. Official source |
| Eloy | Yard waste in 4 ft bundles or bagged. Official source |
| Surprise | Cut branches to 4 ft; bag or box loose grass and leaves. Official source |
| El Mirage | Limbs in 4 ft segments, 8 in diameter or less; bag or tie leaves, grass and clippings; stack and tie palm fronds. Official source |
| Youngtown | Bag or box leaves, grass and clippings; tree trunks under 8 in diameter. Official source |
| Coolidge | The Community Drop-Off Center on W. Coolidge Ave. (1/4 mile west of Kenworthy Rd.) takes green waste. If you hire a company to trim or remove trees, City Code requires the contractor to haul away the green waste. Official source |
Cities not listed did not publish mattress or e-waste rules we could confirm on an official page. Check your city page.