Frequently Asked Questions

Bulk trash is collected curbside, even if you have an alley. Find all the rules & guidelines or schedule a pickup from the city website.

Residents can schedule up to 4 pickups per year through the City of Phoenix.

Contact City of Phoenix Public Works to request a new bin.

Illegal fireworks are a common issue in Phoenix neighborhoods. Get more information about fireworks laws, and find contact information for our elected representatives to share your views.

Alleys are gated through the Gated Alley Program offered by the City of Phoenix.

Dumping of debris, landscape trimmings, or other trash in alleys is a violation of city ordinances.

Property owners are responsible for cleaning up and disposing of illegally dumped materials!

For this reason, residents are encouraged to:

• support gating of alleys

• stay vigilant in observing suspicious or illegal activity

• report illegal dumping immediately

City of Phoenix Public Works staff will investigate illegal dumping and attempt to identify the responsible party.

The City of Phoenix offers few options for traffic calming—speed humps and speed cushions.

Speed humps extend from curb to curb and are intended for “local” streets.

Speed cushions are similar, but have notches or cutouts for fire truck/ambulance wheels and are intended for “collector” streets.

We are continually advocating for more traffic calming options that can make our community safer and more comfortable for pedestrians.

On-street parking has grown more common over the decades since our neighborhood was first developed.

At first glance, it may be frustrating for drivers to feel like our wide open streets are more cramped and congested, but on-street parking actually contributes to reducing vehicle speeds and improving pedestrian safety.

On-street parking must follow city ordinances, such as not parking in front of resident driveways or fire hydrants, and maintaining distance from stop signs and intersections.

We have the utmost sympathy for individuals experiencing homelessness, but we maintain that the safety and security of neighborhood residents must come first.

Use the contact information found here to report suspicious behavior, illegal activity, encampments, shopping carts, or other similar issues.

City agencies lead with offering services to unsheltered individuals, so please don’t hesitate to be vigilant about reporting.