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Recycling in Tucson, AZ

City of Tucson Environmental Services runs curbside recycling, twice-yearly Brush & Bulky collection, Neighborhood Recycling Centers, the Los Reales landfill and a household hazardous waste program for city residents. We also list nonprofit electronics recyclers and donation centers in the city.

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  • SA Recycling: Tucson (Ajo Way) location page (opens in new tab) · SA Recycling (Sims Metal)
    • SA Recycling – Tucson (Ajo Way) buys scrap metal from individuals as well as businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SA Recycling: Tucson (Miracle Mile) location page (opens in new tab) · SA Recycling (Sims Metal)
    • SA Recycling – Tucson (Miracle Mile) is at 1525 W. Miracle Mile, Tucson, AZ 85705 (phone 520-622-7416). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential Services (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • Residential trash and recycling service is for customers within city limits in single-family homes or multi-family dwellings of 4 units or less. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A monthly fee on the utility bill covers weekly trash, every-other-week recycling, twice-yearly Brush & Bulky collection and neighborhood clean-ups. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Know Where to Throw: Blue Bin Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson Environmental Services
    • Cardboard boxes go in the blue bin; flatten boxes and keep them clean and dry. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Neighborhood Recycling Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • The Neighborhood Recycling Centers are for City of Tucson residents; people living outside city limits, such as Marana, may not use them. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • City residents can drop off blue-bin recyclables including cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Neighborhood Recycling Centers are at Los Reales, the Ward 2 Council Office, the Ward 5 Recycling Center and West Tucson. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Brush and Bulky (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • Appliances are accepted; remove freezer and refrigerator doors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Auto tires are accepted, limit 5, placed in a separate pile. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Furniture and carpet are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal and pipes up to 5 feet long are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Televisions and computer monitors are not accepted. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
    • Maximum 10 cubic yards per household; excess is not taken. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Set materials out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week, no more than two weeks ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A special collection can be ordered any time online or by calling 520-791-3171. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Know Where to Throw: Brush & Bulky (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson Environmental Services
    • Since January 1, 2026, piles must be at the curb in front of the home; alley piles are not collected except in special pickup areas. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No commercial, tractor or oversized tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Los Reales Sustainability Campus (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • Los Reales is at 5300 E. Los Reales Road, Tucson, AZ 85756. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • General information line (Monday–Friday): 520-791-4183. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Covered loads under 2,000 pounds cost $18; over 2,000 pounds $38 per ton; uncovered loads pay $10 more. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Covered loads over 2,000 pounds cost $38 per ton and uncovered loads are charged an additional $10. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All loads get an added $2 Environmental Fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Los Reales serves residents and businesses of Tucson and Pima County and is open to private and commercial haulers and residential self-haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Los Reales is open to private and commercial haulers and residential self-haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Payment is by Apple Pay, tap, or credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Know Where to Throw: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson Environmental Services
    • The HHW drop-off is at 5300 E. Los Reales Rd., Tucson, AZ 85756. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No charge for City of Tucson residents with proof of residency; non-city residents pay a $15 drop-off fee per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Business or commercial waste is not taken. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household paint is accepted, 25-gallon limit, liquid paint only; dry paint can go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lithium, rechargeable and button batteries and auto batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • E-waste accepted includes computers, printers, stereos, phones, game controllers, cameras and other small electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CRT TVs and monitors are not taken; the city points to Suburban Miners. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Know Where to Throw lists the Eastside City Hall event on 2026-11-14. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
    • Know Where to Throw lists the Pima Community College West event on 2026-12-12. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • HHW drop-off hours are Thursday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–2 p.m., closed the second Saturday of each month except in summer. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Free to City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residency is proven with a driver’s license or current utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • City of Tucson residents can bring computers, monitors, printers, televisions, phones and other small electronics to the Los Reales HHW site or community events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HHW Community Collection Events (opens in new tab) · City of Tucson
    • 2026 community collection events run 8 a.m.–12 p.m. for household hazardous waste and electronic waste. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
    • A community collection event is scheduled for 2026-11-14 at Eastside City Hall, 7820 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
    • Free for City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
    • A community collection event is scheduled for 2026-12-12 at Pima Community College West, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
    • Free for City of Tucson residents; residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita and unincorporated Pima County pay $15. Checked October 12, 2026 (automated check).
  • Waste Tire Program (opens in new tab) · Pima County
    • The Pima County Waste Tire Collection program is operated by CRM of America. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Ina Road Waste Tire Collection Facility is open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Standard on-road tires cost $30 per ton (minimum $15); tires with rims add $75 per load. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Keeper of the Grumper: Accepted Items (opens in new tab) · Keeper of the Grumper Foundation
    • The Tucson recycling center is at 3219 N. 1st Ave., Tucson AZ 85719. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No appointments are required during normal business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Keeper of the Grumper takes in all electronics free of cost for commercial and residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Keeper of the Grumper: Drop-Off Locations (opens in new tab) · Keeper of the Grumper Foundation
    • Tucson phone: (520) 261-7543. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Keeper of the Grumper: Television Recycling (opens in new tab) · Keeper of the Grumper Foundation
    • Flat-screen and CRT televisions, working or not, are accepted with no fees and no appointment for standard drop-offs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • We Care Tucson: Technology Donations (opens in new tab) · We Care Tucson
    • We Care Tucson is at 3029 N Stone Avenue, Tucson AZ 85705. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Phone (520) 514-1588. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Donation hours are Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HabiStore Contact Us (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Tucson
    • HabiStore is at 935 W Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Donation drop-off hours are Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HabiStore Donation Guide (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Tucson
    • Donation Hotline: (520) 230-5323. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill of Southern Arizona Locations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona
    • Goodwill 1st Ave Thrift Store and Donation Center is at 2907 N 1st Ave, 85719; phone (520) 882-5152. Checked October 26, 2026.

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