Default rule and exceptions
Mesa collects bulky items at the curb for current Mesa Solid Waste customers for an additional charge, starting at $31.00 per load with a maximum of 4 loads per scheduled pick-up; Mesa also runs a Neighborhood Cleanup Program and a Landfill Use Program.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | Provides scheduled curbside bulk item collection for current Mesa Solid Waste customers, and provides large trash and green waste recycling containers under its Neighborhood Cleanup Program. |
| Property owner | Pays an additional charge starting at $31.00 per load for curbside bulk collection, or a $15.00 fee for one Landfill Use Program load per month. |
| Exceptions | A $31.00 trip charge applies if unacceptable items are mixed into the bulk load. |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Oct 17, 2026.
Curbside collection of bulky items and smaller bundled, boxed, or bagged items that do not fit into the black trash barrel is available to current Mesa Solid Waste customers for an additional charge and must be scheduled in advance.
There is a maximum of 4 loads collected per scheduled pick-up. Mesa trash and recycling customers - Starting at $31.00 per load
If unacceptable items are mixed in with the bulk item load, we do reserve the right to leave the entire load behind and a $31.00 trip charge will be assessed.
Under this program, we provide large trash and green waste recycling containers to allow residents to clean their yards, remove litter from the neighborhood and haul off old furniture, mattresses and other unsightly debris.
can use the Landfill Use Program to dispose of one load not to exceed 2,000 pounds of solid or vegetative waste per calendar month, per customer for a $15.00 fee
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in Mesa, AZ?
Responsibility is shared. Provides scheduled curbside bulk item collection for current Mesa Solid Waste customers, and provides large trash and green waste recycling containers under its Neighborhood Cleanup Program.
Are there exceptions in Mesa, AZ?
A $31.00 trip charge applies if unacceptable items are mixed into the bulk load.
Is there any cost help for bulk trash / junk removal in Mesa, AZ?
Mesa Neighborhood Cleanup Program: the city provides large trash and green waste recycling containers so residents can haul off old furniture, mattresses and other debris.
What is this based on for Mesa, AZ?
This verdict is sourced to Bulk Item Pick-up and 5 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Bulk Item Pick-upofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-17
- Bulk Item Pick-up (cost)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-17
- Bulk Item Pick-up (trip charge)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-17
- Neighborhood Cleanup Programofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-17
- Landfill Use Programofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-10-17
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