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Clean Sweep/Green Sweep - Neighborhood Cleanup Program

Container size: 8'W x 23'L

Mesa residents interested in hosting a community cleanup event in their neighborhood are invited to submit their application for the Clean Sweep/Green Sweep Program.  Under this program, the City of Mesa is able to 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.

Cleanup events are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis; subject to container availability.  For more information, call (480) 644-4791. Application form>>>

Acceptable Items

Clean Sweep Container

  • Bagged or boxed trash
  • Unusable furniture
  • Mattresses / box springs
  • Toys / swing sets / junk
  • Un-repairable items (i.e.- bicycles, BBQ grills)

 

To prevent odors, please do not place food waste in the Clean Sweep container.

Green Sweep Container

  • Grass
  • Leaves
  • Plant trimmings
  • Tree branches**
  • Cacti

 

Items placed in the Green Sweep container should NOT be bagged.

Palm fronds and palm trees are not accepted in the Green Sweep container.

** under 12" in diameter only; branches larger than 12" should be placed in the Clean Sweep container.

Items that can NOT be placed in the Clean Sweep or Green Sweep containers

Items

Disposal Options

  • Batteries
  • Paint & paint-related materials
  • Tires
  • Antifreeze
  • Transmission fluid / Engine oil
  • Gasoline
  • Propane / oxygen / helium or other pressurized tanks
  • Aerosol cans
  • Pool chemicals
  • Pesticides

Household Hazardous Waste Program

  • Appliances (with or without Freon)

Appliance Recycling

  • Rock
  • Dirt
  • Block
  • Remodeling debris (shingles, tile, carpet, drywall, wood, etc.)

Call 480-644-2221 for disposal options

Who Can Participate?

To participate in the Clean Sweep/Green Sweep Program, individuals must be City of Mesa solid waste residential customers receiving curbside barrel service.  In addition, signatures from a minimum of ten neighbors must be submitted in order to request this program for your area.  Neighborhoods may schedule a Clean Sweep/Green Sweep event once per year (based on fiscal year; July -June).

Please note: Contractors hired to maintain common areas (i.e.-landscapers) are not permitted to use containers during cleanup event.  Additional eligibility requirements must be met to participate in this program.  For more information, please call (480) 644-4791.

Is There a Cost to Participate?

No.  The container is provided at no additional cost to eligible Mesa residents.

How Can I Request a Roll-Off?

Each cleanup requires a designated person from the neighborhood to fill out the necessary paperwork to initiate the Clean Sweep/Green Sweep request process.  This person will be responsible for the following items:

  • Completing a roll-off service agreement
  • Submitting a list of all participating homeowners
  • Providing assistance in determining and securing locations to set containers
  • Ensuring that the containers do not become overloaded
  • Distributing neighborhood notification flyers provided by City of Mesa to residents two weeks prior to event to inform them of scheduled cleanup days and container locations 

Clean Sweep Application (.pdf 3 pages)

FAQ's & Event Tips (.pdf 2 pages)

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