FoodCycle

The City of Tucson's Environmental Services has partnered with Tucson’s local gardens and parks to bring you the FoodCycle at Home program! You’ll get a kitchen pail for collecting your food scraps, and when it’s full, just drop it off at a convenient FoodCycle site near you.

Contact us to learn more

28%

of landfill waste is compostable

25%

of residential waste is food scraps

50%

of landfill greenhouse gases can be reduced by composting

Accepted Items

Fruit

Citrus, melon rinds, cores, and seeds are acceptable

Vegetables

Onions and cooked veggies are acceptable

Dairy Products

Viscous and solid dairy products are acceptable, but liquids like milk are not

Pitted Fruits

Pits are acceptable: like mangoes, avocados, plums, and peaches

Eggshells

Coffee Grounds

Nuts & Shells

Grains & Pasta

Bread

Baked Goods

Did you Know?

Composting...

· Prevents soil erosion

· Conserves water

· Supplies the soil with nutrients

· Creates green jobs

· Decreases landfill methane emissions

· Reduces the need for fertilizers & pesticides

Here’s How to Get Involved

The Environmental Services Department has teamed up with Tucson Community Gardens and local parks to launch the FoodCycle at Home program! After completing a brief training session, you'll receive a kitchen pail for collecting food scraps. Once it's full, simply drop it off at a nearby FoodCycle location.

If you have questions about the program or acceptable/unacceptable items, please contact us at foodcycle@tucsonaz.gov.

Sign up now!