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Microwave Recycling in Tucson, AZ

Keeper of the Grumper on N. 1st Ave. accepts microwaves with other household electronics free of charge. The HabiStore takes resellable microwaves as donations.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Tucson

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · TucsonNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Keeper of the Grumper (Tucson)Drop-off · 3219 N. 1st Ave., TucsonFree
    Where

    3219 N. 1st Ave.
    Tucson, AZ 85719

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Habitat for Humanity Tucson HabiStoreDrop-off · 935 W Grant Rd, TucsonConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    935 W Grant Rd
    Tucson, AZ 85705

    Hours

    Donation drop-off: Monday–Saturday 9 am–4 pm, Sunday 10 am–3 pm.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Only immediately re-sellable items not in need of repair; a free pickup can be scheduled.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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Arizona rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective August 4, 2025
    • ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective October 28, 2025
    • ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Keeper of the Grumper: Accepted Items (opens in new tab) · Keeper of the Grumper Foundation
    • Keeper of the Grumper takes in all electronics free of cost for commercial and residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household electronics such as toasters and microwaves are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • HabiStore Donation Guide (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Tucson
    • HabiStore only accepts immediately re-sellable items not in need of repair. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances accepted include refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A free donation pickup can be scheduled. Checked October 26, 2026.

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