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Town-run every-5-weeks bulk trash pickup (no household trash, no appliances), separate appliance pickup at $16 during bulk week or $85 outside, 2 free transfer station visits per 30 days, Gilbert HHW Facility, and free glass drop-off locations.
Last updated: May 2026 · Maintained by Freemoval as a public resource
Gilbert, Arizona (#76 nationally) is one of the country’s largest towns by population and operates its own municipal Solid Waste Division. Gilbert’s bulk trash program is distinctive: pickup runs every 5 weeks (not weekly or monthly), with no household trash accepted. Large appliances are NOT in the standard bulk program — residents schedule appliance pickups separately for $16 during your bulk week or $85 outside it, with a 2-appliance limit per collection. Gilbert offers 2 free transfer station visits per 30 days at two designated locations. Curbside trash and recycling are unaffected by holidays (a Gilbert advantage), but bulk is suspended during Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks. This guide covers every disposal option for Town of Gilbert residents.
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Gilbert residents get genuine value from multiple free or low-cost pathways: every-5-weeks curbside bulk pickup, 2 free transfer station visits per 30 days, the Gilbert Household Hazardous Waste Facility, and a free glass recycling drop-off program. Phoenix metro nearby includes Chandler, Mesa, and Scottsdale.
Every-5-weeks bulk trash pickup
Free, no schedulingGilbert collects bulk trash every 5 weeks on a rotating schedule by zone. No advance scheduling required. All items collected go to the landfill.
Eligibility: All Gilbert residential solid waste customers.
Schedule: Every 5 weeks, EXCEPT during Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks. Find your collection week at gilbertaz.gov/trash or call (480) 503-6400.
Set-out: Bulk items can be placed at the curb between Saturday and 5:00 AM Monday of your collection week. Pickup may occur ANY day during your collection week.
Placement: Place items in the street against the curb, at least 5 feet away from all obstacles.
What’s NOT accepted: Household trash (bag it and put in your black cart), large appliances (separate program $16/$85), hazardous waste, tires, construction debris.
Violations: Bulk trash placed out outside your collection week can trigger code enforcement fines up to $400.
2 free transfer station visits / 30 days
Free, 2 visits per monthTwo designated transfer stations are available for Gilbert residents to dispose of one single load of waste once every 30 days at no cost.
Eligibility: Gilbert residents with valid photo ID and proof of residency.
Volume: One single load per visit (typical pickup truck load).
Locations: Two designated transfer stations. Confirm current addresses at gilbertaz.gov.
Useful for: Disposal that can’t wait for your next 5-week bulk week.
Gilbert HHW Facility
Free for residentsGilbert operates its own Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Free disposal of paint, batteries, electronics, and chemicals for Gilbert residents.
Find current location and hours: Visit gilbertaz.gov/HHW or call (480) 503-6400.
What’s accepted: Paint, automotive fluids, batteries (auto, household, lithium), pesticides, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, and electronics.
Required: Proof of Gilbert residency.
Glass recycling drop-off (2 locations)
FreeGilbert residents can now recycle glass bottles, jugs, and jars at two drop-off locations. Glass is NOT accepted in curbside blue recycling carts.
Find locations: Visit gilbertaz.gov/trash for current drop-off site addresses.
Weekly trash and recycling
Free with serviceGilbert provides same-day pickup of weekly trash (black cart) and weekly recycling (blue cart). Different trucks, same day.
Schedule: Find your pickup day at gilbertaz.gov/trash-pickup.
Set-out: Both containers at curb by 5:00 AM. Operators work 5 AM until routes complete.
Recycle cart rule: Place recycle cart at curb only when it’s FULL (saves crew time and fuel).
Holiday advantage: Holidays do NOT affect Gilbert’s curbside trash and recycling. NO bulk trash pickup the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Donation pickup
Free for usable itemsPhoenix metro has a strong nonprofit network for usable furniture and household goods.
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona ReStore: Free pickup for furniture, appliances, and building materials.
Salvation Army Phoenix: Schedule at satruck.org or call 1-800-SA-TRUCK.
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona: Multiple Gilbert and East Valley drop-off locations.
Freemoval (partner-community pickups)
FreeFreemoval is a social impact program that subsidizes free junk removal pickups in partner communities. Phoenix metro partner expansion is in progress for 2026.
Eligibility: Households in active partner communities. Ask your property manager whether your building participates.
Gilbert’s bulk system is unusual: every 5 weeks, on a rotating town-wide schedule. No advance scheduling, no per-item limits, but strict rules about what’s accepted and when items can go out.
How to find your collection week:
· Visit gilbertaz.gov/trash
· Use the Gilbert 311 mobile app (iOS and Android)
· Call (480) 503-6400 (Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM)
Set-out window: Items can be placed at the curb between Saturday and 5:00 AM Monday of your collection week. Pickup may occur any day during your collection week.
Placement rules:
· Place items in the street against the curb
· At least 5 feet away from trash and recycle containers, vehicles, mailboxes, fire hydrants, low overhead wires
· Do not block sidewalks or driveways
What’s NOT accepted in bulk:
· Household trash (bag it and put in your black cart)
· Large appliances (refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, water heaters, A/C units) — separate program
· Hazardous waste (use HHW Facility)
· Electronics
· Tires
· Construction debris in significant volume
Holiday suspension: NO bulk trash pickup the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Violations: Per HOA reports, bulk trash placed out outside your collection week can trigger code enforcement fines up to $400.
Missed pickup or unauthorized bulk in your neighborhood: Call (480) 503-6400.
Large appliances (refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, water heaters, A/C units) are NOT in Gilbert’s bulk pickup program. Instead, Gilbert offers a low-cost appliance pickup service.
Pricing:
· $16 trip fee if scheduled during your regular bulk trash pickup week
· $85 trip fee if scheduled outside your bulk pickup week
· Up to 2 appliances per collection covered by single fee
How to schedule:
· Call (480) 503-6400
· Schedule BEFORE noon on the Tuesday of your bulk pickup week
Set-out:
· Place appliances in the street against the curb
· Remove all food and beverages from refrigerators and freezers before scheduled collection
Why the price split: The $16 fee covers Gilbert dispatching the appliance team to your zone during your bulk week (already in your area). The $85 fee covers a special trip outside your zone’s collection schedule.
Gilbert provides residents with two designated transfer stations for free disposal — one single load of waste once every 30 days at no cost. Two separate visits per 30 days available.
Eligibility: Gilbert residents with valid photo ID matching your service address.
Volume per visit: One single load (typical pickup truck or small trailer).
Useful for:
· Items beyond what fits in your weekly cart
· Disposal that can’t wait for your next 5-week bulk pickup
· Items not eligible for curbside
· Move-out cleanouts
Find current addresses and hours: Visit gilbertaz.gov/trash or call (480) 503-6400.
The Gilbert Household Hazardous Waste Facility is the destination for items that can’t go in any curbside cart or bulk pile.
What’s accepted:
· Paint (latex and oil-based), paint thinner, solvents
· Automotive fluids (motor oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid)
· Batteries (auto, household, lithium)
· Pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals
· Fluorescent bulbs and CFLs
· Electronics
Find current location and hours: Visit gilbertaz.gov/HHW or call (480) 503-6400.
Critical reminder: Never dispose of hazardous materials in your curbside trash, recycling cart, or bulk pile. This can cause truck fires (hot loads) and endanger crew safety.
Auto parts stores: AutoZone, O’Reilly, and Advance Auto accept used motor oil and lead-acid batteries free year-round.
Best Buy: Best Buy stores accept most consumer electronics free at customer service.
Gilbert provides weekly trash (black cart) and weekly recycling (blue cart) on the same day with different trucks. Customer service: (480) 503-6400.
Find your pickup day: Use the address lookup at gilbertaz.gov/trash-pickup, the Gilbert 311 mobile app, or call (480) 503-6400.
Set-out: Both containers at curb by 5:00 AM on your collection day. Operators work from 5 AM until routes complete — leave carts out until they’ve been picked up.
Recycle cart rule: Place recycle cart at curb only when it’s FULL. This saves crew time, fuel, and routing efficiency.
Black cart (trash): Weekly. Bagged household waste.
Blue cart (recycling): Weekly. Single-stream — all accepted recyclables together. Items must be empty, clean, dry, loose. No bags inside cart. Flatten cardboard. Glass is NOT accepted curbside — use the two glass drop-off locations.
Holiday advantage: Holidays do NOT affect Gilbert’s curbside trash and recycling collection. The exception: NO bulk trash pickup the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Container repair or replacement: Request through Gilbert 311 or call (480) 503-6400.
Donation programs accept items in good usable condition: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (subject to program rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most household goods.
Items typically not accepted: damaged or stained furniture, mattresses with bedbug history or significant wear, appliances that don’t work, particle-board furniture in poor condition, cribs (federal safety regulations have changed), and exercise equipment that requires reassembly. Always call the program before scheduling.
For items that can’t wait 5 weeks for bulk, appliances beyond 2-per-collection limit, items requiring in-home loading, or large cleanouts, paid options are available.
Additional appliance pickup ($85)
$85 per tripSchedule appliance pickup outside your bulk week for $85. Up to 2 appliances per collection. Call (480) 503-6400.
LoadUp paid pickup
$80+For Gilbert households needing in-home pickup, items beyond Town bulk capacity, immediate disposal that can’t wait for the next 5-week cycle, or service when crew labor is needed, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the East Valley for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading from inside the home, hauling, and licensed disposal.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
Other paid services: 1-800-Got-Junk, College Hunks Hauling Junk, and Junk King serve Gilbert.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. 100% of round-ups fund subsidized pickups at standard market rates.
Book a Gilbert pickup with LoadUp → Round-up option at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Report illegal dumping or bulk trash placed in your neighborhood outside collection week to Gilbert at (480) 503-6400 or via the Gilbert 311 mobile app. For Arizona state environmental violations, contact the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ).
Active dumping in progress: call Gilbert Police non-emergency.
Photos with timestamps and license plate numbers significantly improve enforcement outcomes. See our complete illegal dumping guide for Arizona state penalty information.
How does Gilbert's bulk trash pickup work?
Gilbert offers bulk trash pickup every 5 weeks on a rotating schedule by zone -- no scheduling needed, no per-item limits. Find your collection week at gilbertaz.gov/trash. Place items at curb between Saturday and 5:00 AM Monday of your collection week. Pickup may occur any day during your collection week. Place items in the street against the curb, at least 5 feet from any obstacles. NO bulk pickup during Thanksgiving or Christmas weeks. Household trash and large appliances are NOT accepted in bulk -- bag household trash in your black cart, and schedule appliances separately.
How do I get rid of a refrigerator or appliance in Gilbert?
Large appliances (refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, water heaters, A/C units) are NOT in Gilbert's bulk program. Schedule a separate appliance pickup by calling (480) 503-6400. The trip fee is $16 if scheduled during your bulk pickup week, or $85 outside your bulk week. Up to 2 appliances per collection. Schedule BEFORE noon Tuesday of your bulk pickup week. Remove all food and beverages from refrigerators and freezers before scheduled collection. Place appliances in the street against the curb.
Where do I take HHW and electronics in Gilbert?
The Gilbert Household Hazardous Waste Facility accepts paint, automotive fluids, batteries (auto, household, lithium), pesticides, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, and electronics free for Gilbert residents. Find current location and hours at gilbertaz.gov/HHW or call (480) 503-6400. NEVER dispose of hazardous materials in your curbside trash, recycling, or bulk pile -- this can cause truck fires (hot loads). Best Buy also accepts most electronics free at customer service.
Why does my recycling cart need to be full?
Gilbert specifically asks residents to place the blue recycle container at the curb only when it's FULL -- this saves crew time, fuel, and routing efficiency. Unlike the weekly black trash cart (which should always go out), the blue recycling cart can be skipped weeks if it isn't full. This is one of Gilbert's distinctive rules. The same-day pickup means both carts come on your collection day, but with different trucks at different times -- leave both at the curb until they've been collected.
Can I take items to a Gilbert transfer station?
Yes. Gilbert provides two designated transfer stations where residents can dispose of one single load of waste once every 30 days at no cost -- so 2 free disposal visits per month total. Bring valid photo ID and proof of Gilbert residency. Volume is one standard pickup truck or small trailer load. Useful for items that can't wait for your next 5-week bulk pickup, larger cleanouts, or items not eligible for curbside. Find current addresses and hours at gilbertaz.gov/trash or call (480) 503-6400.
How can Gilbert collect on holidays?
Gilbert's curbside weekly trash and recycling (your blue and black bins) are NOT affected by holidays -- the operation continues as normal. This is a real Gilbert advantage. The exception is bulk trash: NO bulk pickup the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Bulk schedule adjusts around these two weeks. Curbside collection starts at 5:00 AM on holidays just like any other day.
What happens if I put bulk trash out outside my collection week?
Per HOA reports, bulk trash placed out outside your scheduled collection week can trigger code enforcement fines up to $400. Items must only be placed at the curb between Saturday and 5:00 AM Monday of your assigned collection week. Pickup can happen any day during that week. If you have items between bulk cycles, use the 2 free transfer station visits per 30 days, or schedule paid pickup.
Is this page maintained?
Yes. Last updated May 2026. If you find outdated information, please contact us.