Solid Waste’s alley maintenance program was initiated in 2014. Tempe is home to 165 miles of alleys utilized for solid waste and recycling collection, bulk trash and green organics collection, utility work and access points for emergency vehicles. The Municipal Utilities Solid Waste and Recycling Services team is committed to keeping every mile safe, clean and in compliance with city code.

The purpose of the program is to proactively educate and enforce: city codes, overgrown weeds, trimming of bushes or trees, early out bulk trash, container repair or replacement, one-time removal of illegal dumping/material, education on proper recycling in blue barrel, education of the green organics collection.