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History of Refuse Collection

In 1964 Scottsdale's "Refuse Wranglers" picked up trash by hand and emptied it into open-box trailers using the then state-of-the-art "Train System".

In 1969 "Godzilla" gobbled up trash in Scottsdale and paved the way for the advancement of residential refuse collection equipment technology.

In 1972 Scottsdale developed a truck dubbed the "Litter Pig" that specialized in curbside refuse collection and increased productivity.

In 2010 Scottsdale's fleet of over 30 automated sideloaders provide state-of-the-art service to the community. Containers can be emptied in 6 seconds compared to 30 seconds for "Godzilla"!

Related Links

• Holiday Schedule
• Revitalization Program
• Neighborhood Clean Up Program
• Salt River Landfill
• City of Scottsdale Revised City Code (Solid Waste Chapter 24)

Residential Information

• Collection Schedule Map
• Refuse Collection Guidelines
• Alley Maintenance Tips
• New Construction
  Container Delivery
• Move-in Box and
  Appliance Collections
• Container Maintenance Tips
• Container Repair Request
• Landfill Program

Recycling Information

• Curbside Recycling
  Guidelines
• Accepted Recyclables
• Home Composting

Household Hazardous Waste

• HHW Disposal Options
• Home Generated
  Medical Waste
• Disposing of Medications
• Electronics Recycling

Brush/Bulk Collection

• Brush/Bulk Collection
  Guidelines
• Brush/Bulk
  Schedule Map

Commercial Collection

• Commercial Refuse
  Collection Services
• Roll-off Collection
• Commercial Recycling
• Maintenance of
  Commercial Bins
• Container Repair Request