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Printable guide · for tenants, landlords and property managersGetting rid of bulky items in Tucson, AZ
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Tucson's Brush & Bulky program collects furniture at the curb twice a year in each of the City's 26 residential trash service areas. Mattresses aren't named on the City's list, so confirm at 520-791-3171.[1]
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Pickup schedule: Twice a year by trash service area; out by 6 a.m. Monday of your collection week (source: City of Tucson: Brush and Bulky, verified Oct 21, 2026).
The rules
- Twice a year, crews visit each of Tucson's 26 residential trash service areas; furniture and carpet are on the City's accepted list.[1]
- The City's accepted list doesn't name mattresses; call Customer Service at 520-791-3171 to confirm before setting one out.[1]
- Have items out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week; collection is completed by the end of the week. Don't set items out more than two weeks ahead.[1]
- Place items in front of your home, at least 3 feet from all obstacles, including trash and recycling containers and utility meters.[1]
- Maximum 10 cubic yards per household (1 cubic yard is about the size of a washing machine); anything over the limit won't be taken.[1]
- City residential service is for single-family homes and buildings of 4 units or less within City limits.[3]
- City fee at Los Reales Sustainability Campus (5300 E. Los Reales Road): $18 for a covered load under 2,000 pounds, plus a $2 Environmental Fee on all loads; uncovered loads are charged $10 more. Mattresses and furniture are accepted.[4]
- Since January 1, 2026, piles must be at the curb in front of your home; piles placed in alleys won't be collected, except in special pickup areas.[5]
Drop-off sites
- Los Reales Sustainability Campus (City landfill), 5300 E. Los Reales Road, Tucson, AZ 85756. Mon 6 AM-5 PM, Tue 6 AM-5 PM, Wed 6 AM-5 PM, Thu 6 AM-5 PM, Fri 6 AM-5 PM, Sat 6 AM-5 PM. 520-791-4183. Source · verified Oct 21, 2026.
Hazardous items
Paint, batteries, propane, electronics and chemicals don't go in the trash. See getridmap.com/hazardous/.
Get Rid Map: independent guide, not a government agency. Rules change; confirm with the official page before setting anything out. Checked Oct 21, 2026.
Sources (checked Oct 21, 2026)
- City of Tucson Environmental Services: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Environmental-Services/Residential-Services/Brush-and-Bulky
- City of Tucson Environmental Services: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Environmental-Services/Residential-Services/Residential-Trash-Collection
- City of Tucson Environmental Services: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Environmental-Services/Residential-Services
- City of Tucson Environmental Services: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Environmental-Services/Los-Reales-Sustainability-Campus/Residential-Self-Hauler-Rates
- City of Tucson Environmental Services (Know Where to Throw): https://www.knowwheretothrow.com/2026-brushandbulky
- Tucson City Code (American Legal Publishing): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az/0-0-0-11445
- Tucson City Code (American Legal Publishing): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az/0-0-0-11516