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Know Where
to Throw

Know Where
to Throw

Embracing recycling at home, in the community, and across industries not only fosters a cleaner and healthier planet, but also supports a circular economy where resources are used efficiently and responsibly. Join us in making a difference — one recycled item at a time.

Recycling

Help keep Tucson beautiful by following the do's and dont's of recycling with the Blue Bin.

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Hefty® ReNew™

If it can't go in the Blue Bin, it might go in the Orange! Find out more about the Hefty® ReNew™ program.

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Zero Waste

Held twice a year, Zero Waste events collect unwanted items like books, bikes, and electronics and upcycle them to good use. 

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Brush and Bulky

Get rid of old furniture, yard waste, and other unwanted items. Find out what we do and do not take in your Brush and Bulky pickup.

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Household
Hazardous Waste

Bring your household hazardous waste, such as chemicals, batteries, electronics, and paint, to Los Reales or at monthly drop-off events.

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FoodCycle

Make good use of food waste by composting and help local community gardens grow.

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Know Your Schedule
Know Where to Throw

Download the Recycle Coach app
and never miss a pick-up

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Upcoming Events & Information 

  • Sat, Jul 26
    UA Environmental and Natural Resources 2
    Jul 26, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    UA Environmental and Natural Resources 2, 1064 E Lowell St Room S107, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
    Participate in the Foodcycle at Home Program by attending training and dropping food scraps at a Foodcycle site near you. Food scraps will be processed into compost and made available to participants.
  • Sat, Sep 13
    Pima Community College East
    Sep 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Pima Community College East, 8181 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730, USA
    The HHW Program allows residents to safely recycle, reuse, or dispose of household hazardous waste.
  • Sat, Oct 11
    Rodeo Grounds
    Oct 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85714, USA
    The HHW Program allows residents to safely recycle, reuse, or dispose of household hazardous waste.

Do you know the 

IMPACT OF RECYCLING?

The EPA estimates that 75% of the American waste stream is recyclable, but we only recycle approximately 30% of it.

Aluminum and tin cans

75

%

of all the aluminum in use has existed since the 60s.

SAVES ENERGY

For every ton of plastic that is recycled, it saves 1 year of energy used by 2 people.

7,000

GALLONS OF WATER

For every ton of recycled paper, we save 7,000 gallons of water. 

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