Recycling in Tempe, AZ

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Checked October 26, 2026

• City of Tempe: Bulk trash and green organics collection (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
  • Accepted bulk trash: furniture unable to be donated, mattresses, bagged trash, small appliances without freon, washers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Prohibited: appliances with freon (refrigerators, freezers), tires, and household hazardous items including paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household and hazardous items including paint are prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The amount of material is limited to 10 cubic yards. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Tempe: Items accepted for disposal at the HPCC (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
  • The HPCC only accepts HHW from Tempe and Guadalupe residents; proof of residency required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Waste from commercial or industrial businesses, including home-based businesses, is not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Automotive products accepted include tires (no tractor or semi). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics and appliances accepted: televisions, refrigerators, washers, dryers, computers, freezers, monitors, printers, microwaves and more. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paints accepted: latex paint and oil-based paints and stains. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Other household products accepted include scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk containers such as drums or totes are not accepted; containers over 5 gallons pose problems. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Tempe: Appliance & Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
  • Tempe's appliance and electronics page lists batteries, cell phones, computers and other items accepted at the HPCC. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Tempe: Household Products Collection Center (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
  • Transport items in cardboard boxes in the rear of the vehicle; no plastic bags. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Tempe: Zero Waste Days (opens in new tab) · City of Tempe
  • The next Zero Waste Day is Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 a.m.–1 p.m., at Tempe Fire Training Center, 1340 East University Drive. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Zero Waste Day is a free, drive-thru event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Proof of Tempe or Guadalupe residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics and appliances, working or not, are accepted: PCs, laptops, printers, cell phones, stereos, TVs and more. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TVs are among the accepted electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances including microwaves, washers/dryers, refrigerators, freezers and water heaters; scrap metal and automobile tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No commercial truck or construction equipment tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Clothing, furniture and household items should be in good condition; mattresses are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HHW accepted includes latex paint, oil based paints and stains, and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Transport items in cardboard boxes; no plastic bags except a small bag for batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona: Habitat ReStore Locations and Hours (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona
  • The Tempe ReStore is at 3210 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, Arizona 85282. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Store hours 9am–7pm, donation drop-off 9am–6pm, open 7 days a week. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona: Habitat ReStore Donations (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona
  • Donation center phone 623-551-6000, option 1. Checked October 26, 2026.
• AZ StRUT: Where to Donate (opens in new tab) · AZ StRUT
  • AZ StRUT Tempe facility: 3025 S 48th St, Suite 102, Tempe, AZ 85282. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No appointment needed during open hours. Checked October 26, 2026.

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