Recycling Directory
Published since 1986 by Tucson Clean and Beautiful as the premier community-driven source for recycling resources, sustainability & environmental stewardship for Tucson and Pima County area residents. Please contact the listed entities for more information on products and services offered, as some facilities may have changed their policies and no longer accept certain items.
For further assistance email recycle@tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org or call The City of Tucson Environmental Services at (520) 791-5000
Plastic -plasic containers or lids
= Tucson Clean & Beautiful Member/Partner
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Aveda InstituteAccepts plastic bottle caps marked with the number 5 recycling symbol (PP/Polypropylene) for recycling in to new plastic caps for company products.
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Aveda La EncantadaAccepts plastic bottle caps marked with the number 5 recycling symbol (PP/Polypropylene) for recycling in to plastic caps for company products.
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Can-It Recycling Servicio al cliente disponible en españolPurchases aluminum cans, steel, copper, brass, and plastic bottles. Offers containerized collection services for large quantities of scrap metal.
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City of Tucson Environmental Services/Do More Blue Servicio al cliente disponible en españolPlastic bottles, jugs and all containers # 1-7 (including attached caps) and rigid plastics may be recycled in the Blue Barrel and at neighborhood recycling centers. (No plastic bags or foam accepted).
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City of Tucson Household Hazardous Waste Program - East Outreach Site Servicio al cliente disponible en españolEnter from Prudence Rd. Accepts clean, reusable 5 gallon plastic buckets and lids. 1st Saturday monthly, 8 AM-12 noon (excludes 4th of July and New Year's Day holidays). Volunteers accepted, call (520) 690-5749. Training required before volunteer date.
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Desert SurvivorsAccepts black plastic plant pots, especially 1 gallon and larger. Other colors and sizes of reusable pots may be available free of charge.
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Eegee's Servicio al cliente disponible en españolSells clean, used 5 gallon plastic buckets and lids.
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Iskashitaa Refugee Harvesting NetworkRefugees from around the world harvest excess fruits, vegetables and nuts from Tucson area residential yards, free of charge. Donations of plastic buckets, bins and crates are also accepted, for collection and storage of harvested goods. Accepts clothing and household appliances such as sewing machines and related supplies for repair and distribution to refugees’ homes to enable self-sufficiency.
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Kalil Bottling CompanyReused plastic and metal 55-gallon drums, as well as 5-gallon plastic buckets with metal or plastic handles and with or without lids, available for sale. Dial extension 147 for assistance. Tucson Clean and Beautiful member.
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Lowe'sAll Lowe\\\'s locations accept plastic bags, consumer (non-automotive) rechargeable batteries, plastic plant trays, pots, and plant tags for recycling.
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Lowe’sAll locations accept plastic bags, consumer (non-automotive) rechargeable batteries, plastic plant trays, pots, and plant tags for recycling.
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Lowe’sAll locations accept plastic bags, consumer (non-automotive) rechargeable batteries, plastic plant trays, pots, and plant tags for recycling.
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Lowe’sAll locations accept plastic bags, consumer (non-automotive) rechargeable batteries, plastic plant trays, pots, and plant tags for recycling.
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Pima County Catalina Transfer Station(Operated by Tucson Recycling & Waste Services) - Accepts automotive and household batteries (except disposable alkaline) at ABOP disposal area. Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. excluding holidays.
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Pima County Ryan Field Transfer Station(operated by Tucson Recycling & Waste Services) - Accepts automotive and household batteries (except disposable alkaline) at ABOP disposal area. Thursday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. excluding holidays.
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Pima County Sahuarita Transfer Station(Operated by Tucson Recycling & Waste Services) - Accepts automotive and household batteries (except disposable alkaline) at ABOP disposal area. Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. excluding holidays.
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Plastics Recovery, Inc.Specializes in recycling post-industrial thermal plastics (no residential or post-consumer plastic products accepted).
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SA RecyclingPurchases a variety of metals, appliances, electronics and plastics. No CRT televisions or computer monitors accepted (only flat screens accepted for recycling). For a more detailed list of accepted items visit the website or call.
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Trees for Tucson Servicio al cliente disponible en españolAccepts black plastic plant containers (5 gallon and 15 gallon size) for reuse. Pickup available for quantities of at least 5 containers.
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Zee's and Southwestern MineralAccepts 5 gallon plastic buckets for reuse.