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PUBLIC WORKS
Phoenix dumps bulk trash schedule for appointment-based collection
(City of Phoenix)
Phoenix will begin an appointment-based bulk trash collection process Sept. 30, officials said.
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INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA
Phoenix is changing the way bulk trash is collected, and the new process is set to begin on Sept. 30.
An appointment-based collection system was presented recently at a meeting of the Phoenix City Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee.
The new program will offer residents the ability to schedule their own bulk trash collection rather than waiting for quarterly bulk trash pickup during the dates assigned to their area, according to a city release.
As it is set up now, public works officials lay out a collection schedule for the year for 13 regions across the city, giving each region four designated collection periods annually.
“Customers will have the freedom to schedule bulk trash pickup based on when they need it, rather than according to a citywide calendar,” the release stated, adding residents will schedule pickup dates online.
Upon selecting a date, customers will get an email confirmation and can then begin to place their large items at the edge of their property no more than 7 days ahead of their pickup appointment.
Customers will be allowed up to 10 cubic yards of trash per collection or approximately 17 feet by 4 feet by 4 feet.
The new program will do away with bulk trash collection in alleys, according to the city.
