Cities / AZ / Phoenix / Food Scraps Accepted in diversion stream How to Dispose of Food Scraps in Phoenix, AZ Food scraps go in Phoenix organics where offered — not recycling. Keep batteries/chemicals out of all carts.
Status Accepted in diversion stream
Curbside Possible / program
Fee note Included with Phoenix organics where provided
Pathway Phoenix green organics cart
Verified 2026-08-10
Pickup quote
Can’t take this Food Scraps yourself? The official drop-off steps above stay free. If you want someone to haul it, a hauler in our network may call with a quote — you pay them, not DumpRegistry.
Related organics and common pickup items — next guide is one tap.
Where to take it in Phoenix Map stays on this page Near me Use my location
Loading map…
5 pins on map · nearest first from ZIP 85003
City of Phoenix HHW Home Collection (by appointment)<0.1 mi Municipal HHW home collection · Curbside/home collection for eligible Phoenix solid-waste customers — schedule online Hours: By appointment; set out by 7:00; collection 7:00–17:00 Phone: (602) 262-3111 Shown on map 27th Avenue Transfer Station2.3 mi Municipal transfer station — appliances / TVs / tires · 3060 S 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009 Hours: Mon–Fri 5:30–17:00; Sat 6:00–15:00 Phone: (602) 262-7251 Tap to show on map 27th Avenue Compost Facility2.4 mi Municipal green-organics / compost drop-off · 3060 S 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009 Hours: Same as 27th Avenue Transfer Station — Mon–Fri 5:30–17:00; Sat 6:00–15:00 Phone: (602) 262-7251 Tap to show on map North Gateway Transfer Station22 mi Municipal transfer station — appliances / TVs / tires · 30205 N Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85085 Hours: Mon–Fri 5:30–17:00; Sat 6:00–15:00 Phone: (602) 262-7251 Tap to show on map Aguila Transfer Station72 mi County transfer station / tire collection · 48848 N 531st Avenue, Aguila, AZ 85320 Hours: Thu–Fri 7:00–16:30; debit/credit only Phone: 602-526-7109 Tap to show on map Local specifics Curbside pickup Yes / organics stream Average tipping fee Included with Phoenix organics where provided Hazardous rating Low Nearest facility type Phoenix green organics cart Rule source level city Last verified 2026-08-10
Common questions HHW food? No — food is organics; chemicals are HHW home collection.
Food Scraps in other cities Same item, different city rules — useful if you moved or are comparing nearby metros.
ZIP pages near Phoenix Facility orientation by ZIP — then jump back into item guides.
More AZ cities Verified guides in nearby metros — keep browsing on DumpRegistry.
All guides in Phoenix Browse all 69 other verified guides (70 total including this page).
Search items All (69) Appliances (10) Automotive (3) Bulky (11) C&D (5) Electronics (13) Hazardous (16) Household (1) Medical (3) Organics (3) Recycling (4)
Showing 69 of 69
Did Phoenix change their recycling rules? Update data here