Recycling Centers in Tucson, AZ
Find drop-off recycling locations in Tucson, Arizona. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Tucson and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Tucson: A Local Guide
Tucson, Arizona has 7 recycling-related locations in our directory, weighted toward scrap-metal and demolition recyclers plus a couple of full-service facilities. The city itself runs curbside recycling through City of Tucson Environmental Services: the blue barrel accepts paper, flattened cardboard, rigid plastics #1 and #2 (bottles and jugs), and metal cans, with materials placed loose (never bagged). One important change — glass is no longer accepted in the curbside blue bin and instead goes to the city's purple drop-off containers located around town. For the statewide picture, see our Arizona recycling hub.
Among the listed centers, Arizona Recycles LLC and Community Recycle Center read as general recyclers, while the scrap-metal side is well represented: Desert Metals Recycling Inc, two SA Recycling locations (Miracle Mile and E Ajo Way), and Can-It Recycling And Demolition. Republic Services of Tucson is the major hauler. We haven't confirmed each yard's full accepted-material list, hours, or scrap prices, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
If Tucson doesn't have what you need, the Phoenix metro is up I-10. Phoenix lists 63 centers and Mesa has 14, while Chandler (6) and Apache Junction (7) add more. Browse every city on the Arizona state hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Tucson
What can be recycled curbside in Tucson?
City of Tucson Environmental Services accepts paper, flattened cardboard, rigid plastics #1 and #2 (bottles and jugs), and metal food and beverage cans in the blue curbside barrel. Put items in loose and empty/rinsed — never bagged. Plastic bags, film, and (as of a 2021 change) glass are not accepted in the blue bin. When in doubt, confirm current rules with City of Tucson Environmental Services.
Where do I recycle glass in Tucson?
Glass was removed from Tucson's curbside blue-bin program, so it's now collected at the city's purple glass drop-off containers placed at sites around Tucson. Rinse the glass and drop it in a purple container rather than your home recycling barrel. Check the City of Tucson Environmental Services website for the current list of drop-off locations.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Tucson?
Tucson has several scrap-metal recyclers in our directory, including Desert Metals Recycling Inc, two SA Recycling yards, and Can-It Recycling And Demolition. Buy prices and accepted metals vary by yard and by day — check each center's page and call ahead to confirm current rates.
Are there recycling options near Tucson?
Within Tucson you have 7 listed locations; for more, the Phoenix metro is about 100 miles north. Phoenix lists 63 centers, Mesa 14, and Chandler 6. See all Arizona cities on the Arizona hub.