Beginning the week of October 14th, 2024, there will be changes to the Trash and Recycling Routes. Please use the link below to determine if these changes will affect your collection day.
Reminder: All containers must be curbside by 6am
Turn on, stop or transfer trash & recycling services.
We can repair many issues with your garbage or recycling can, please fill out our form and we will get back to you on the best option.
We understand that delayed trash and recycling collection is disruptive and inconvenient and the decision to suspend service is never taken lightly. Our drivers hold commercial licenses because our trucks are among the largest in the city’s fleet with all the challenges and responsibilities of safety as our priority. We are collecting garbage and recyclables this week on your regularly scheduled day.
When there is snow or other significant weather, experienced members of the solid waste team will check the day’s routes in plow-mounted vehicles. Often those trucks can clear minor snowpack and ice for safe collection, however, when active storms or snow accumulations obscure views of other vehicles, pedestrians or features of the roads like slope/grade, curbs, gutters, fences, mailboxes, gas and water meters and other personal and private property, it is too dangerous to proceed, and service will be suspended. Such was the case last week as multiple storms hit the city. Residents were encouraged to avoid non-urgent travel; schools and many public and private businesses were closed for concerns of safety.
We are collecting garbage and recyclables this week on your regularly scheduled day. We would like to remind our valued customers of the variety of cost-effective services provided for your convenience including separate bins for trash and recycling, bulk trash and Christmas Tree collection, household hazardous waste and electronics disposal. For more information on all of our services, please visit our website at www.PrescottRecycles.com.
Respectfully,
Your City of Prescott, Solid Waste Team
Additional services offered to residents at no charge.
City crews will pass through each neighborhood one time only. Each Cleanup Week route will begin on Monday and be completed by Friday of that week or the following, as noted in the schedule below.
| Normal Trash Collection Day | Fall Bulk Item Set Out Date |
| Monday | Monday August 19 |
| Tuesday | Monday September 2 |
| Wednesday | Monday September 9 |
| Thursday | Monday September 23 |
| Friday | Monday September 30 |
Place all items on the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the Monday of your Bulk Item Clean Up Week.
Any and all items left at or near the curb could be thrown away as part of the event collection. Please remove any items near the curb that you don’t wish to be picked up to avoid any confusion or unwanted disposal.
The Following Are Acceptable Items for Collection:
The Following Items WILL NOT be collected as part of Bulk Item Clean Up Week:
No items over 50 pounds will be collected.
City of Prescott provides this seasonal service each January to City of Prescott residential, solid waste customers. The City’s collection trucks will pass through each City neighborhood one time only. This service is scheduled to take place January 8th through January 12th, 2024.
Please have trees curbside at 6:00 am on your normally scheduled collection day. Trees should be cleared of all decorations, lights, and stands, etc. Please do not bag trees.
Residential, solid waste customers may also dispose of their live Christmas trees, at no cost, at the Transfer Station (2800 Sundog Ranch Rd), from January 6th, 2024 through January 19, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00 pm.
*NO plastic/artificial trees will be collected or received.
This event allows residents to safely dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste.
Pickup Dates: Spring 2025
Who Can Participate: This event is exclusively for Residential Trash Customers.
*Commercial businesses and apartment complexes are not eligible for this service.
Registration Required: Registration will open Spring 2025
Accepted materials include, but are not limited to: Insecticides • pesticides • gasoline • car batteries • drain and oven cleaners • bleaches • oil-based paints, stains, or thinners (5 gallon limit) • latex paints (20 gallon limit) • adhesives • non-alkaline batteries
Required Placement: All items will need to be in a box labeled HHW and placed in front of your home 6-10 ft. up from your curb so it can be safely and easily seen by our contractor for pickup on your schedule day.
Not Sure if an Item is Hazardous? Check our Recycle Wizard to learn how to safely dispose of your items.
Important Reminder: This contracted curb-side pick-up event is exclusively for residential utility customers. Commercial businesses will not receive these services. If you have additional questions, please call us at 928-777-1116.
✦ April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and May 4th
✦ 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Customers will need to show ID or Water bill*
Residential trash customers only: No commercial business, or apartment complexes will be able to utilize this service.
City of Prescott residential customers will need to self haul these items to the City of Prescott Transfer Station located at 2800 Sundog Ranch Rd. Proof of City of Prescott residency in the form of a driver’s license or utility bill is required.
Please do not bag or tie these materials AND cover your load!
BRUSH ONLY - loads that contain garbage and other items will be charged the regular fee.
This event allows residents to safely dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste.
Pickup Dates: March 4th - 29th
Who Can Participate: This event is exclusively for Residential Trash Customers.
*Commercial businesses and apartment complexes are not eligible for this service.
Registration Required: Registration will be available starting February 5, 2024.
Accepted materials include, but are not limited to: Insecticides • pesticides • gasoline • car batteries • drain and oven cleaners • bleaches • oil-based paints, stains, or thinners (5 gallon limit) • latex paints (20 gallon limit) • adhesives • non-alkaline batteries
Required Placement: All items will need to be in a box labeled HHW and placed in front of your home 6-10 ft. up from your curb so it can be safely and easily seen by our contractor for pickup on your schedule day.
Not Sure if an Item is Hazardous? Check our Recycle Wizard to learn how to safely dispose of your items.
Important Reminder: This contracted curb-side pick-up event is exclusively for residential utility customers. Commercial businesses will not receive these services. If you have additional questions, please call us at 928-777-1116.
Please use the form below to register:
✦ April 6th, 13th, 20th ,27th and May 4th
✦ 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Customers will need to show ID or Water bill*
Residential trash customers only: No commercial business, or apartment complexes will be able to utilize this service.
City of Prescott residential customers will need to self haul these items to the City of Prescott Transfer Station located at 2800 Sundog Ranch Rd. Proof of City of Prescott residency in the form of a driver’s license or utility bill is required.
Please do not bag or tie these materials AND cover your load!
BRUSH ONLY - loads that contain garbage and other items will be charged the regular fee.
City crews will pass through each neighborhood one time only. Each Cleanup Week route will begin on Monday and be completed by Friday of that week or the following, as noted in the schedule below.
| Normal Trash Collection Day | Fall Bulk Item Set Out Date |
| Monday | Monday August 19 |
| Tuesday | Monday September 2 |
| Wednesday | Monday September 9 |
| Thursday | Monday September 23 |
| Friday | Monday September 30 |
Place all items on the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the Monday of your Bulk Item Clean Up Week.
Any and all items left at or near the curb could be thrown away as part of the event collection. Please remove any items near the curb that you don’t wish to be picked up to avoid any confusion or unwanted disposal.
The Following Are Acceptable Items for Collection:
The Following Items WILL NOT be collected as part of Bulk Item Clean Up Week:
No items over 50 pounds will be collected.
City of Prescott provides this seasonal service each January to City of Prescott residential, solid waste customers. The City’s collection trucks will pass through each City neighborhood one time only. This service is scheduled to take place January 8th through January 12th, 2024.
Please have trees curbside at 6:00 am on your normally scheduled collection day. Trees should be cleared of all decorations, lights, and stands, etc. Please do not bag trees.
Residential, solid waste customers may also dispose of their live Christmas trees, at no cost, at the Transfer Station (2800 Sundog Ranch Rd), from January 6th, 2024 through January 19, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00 pm.
*NO plastic/artificial trees will be collected or received.
Open the toggles below to see adjustments in schedule.
No change to collection schedule
*Transfer station has revised hours
Monday, November 11th. All Trash schedules will be bumped a day.
Ex: Monday customers will be collected on Tuesday etc.
Thursday customers will be collected on Friday, Nov 29th
*Transfer station has revised hours
Wednesday Customers will be collected on Thursday, Dec 26th
Thursday Customers Collected Friday, Dec 27th
*Transfer station has revised hours
Wednesday Customers will be collected on Thursday, Jan 2nd
Thursday Customers Collected Friday, Jan 3rd
*Transfer station has revised hours
2025 TBD
2025 TBD
2025 TBD
2025 TBD
Short-term options for residential projects: remodels, landscaping, construction, etc.
How to properly put out your containers for pickup.
Accepted Recycle Items
Not Accepted Items:
You can support the Prescott Community Compost Project by donating clean leaves. Leaves must be free of gravel/rocks, pet waste, and trash with minimal pine needles and desert oak.
Visit https://prescottfarmersmarket.org/community-compost/ for more information or contact compost@prescottfarmersmarket.org.
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