Last year, Republic Services’ annual bulk trash collection service had delays due to unexpected amounts of material being put out by Fountain Hills residents.

To ensure these issues are more easily managed, Republic Services is adding an additional three days to each route.

The 2024 bulk trash collection starts March 4 and will continue for nine weeks through May 1. The typical items which are considered bulk are typically too large to be disposed of in regular curbside trash container. To help residents get rid of these large items, Republic Services offers easy bulk trash pickup for recycling or disposal, so they do not have to be hauled to a landfill. Bulk items typically include couches, lamps, rugs, mattresses, large appliances without freon, and landscaping debris, except cactus.

Material must be placed at least five feet from any fixed object including utility pole, cable box, mailbox, etc. The material pile should not exceed six cubic yards (six feet high, six feet wide by four feet deep). Securely bag or tie all yard waste, cut tree trimmings down to less than 12-inches in diameter by four feet deep. Neatly stack, bag or tie material (no cactus allowed).

Bulk not placed before 6 a.m. on placement day will be considered late and will result in a fee. Republic Services will have all bulk recovered by Wednesday of the designated service week. Do not report a “miss” until after Wednesday.

Questions, contact Republic Services Customer Service at 602-237-2078 or republicservices.com/customer-support.

Bulk schedule per map: Zone 1 – March 4-6; Zone 2 – March 11-13; Zone 3 – March 18-20; Zone 4 – March 25-27; Zone 5 – April 1-3; Zone 6 – April 8-10; Zone 7 – April 15-17; Zone 8 – April 22-24; Zone 9 – April 29-May 1.