Recycling Directory
Published since 1986 by Tucson Clean & Beautiful as the premier community-driven source for recycling resources, waste reduction & environmental information for Tucson/Pima County area residents. Please contact the listed entities for more information on products and services offered. Due to Covid, some facilities may have changed their policies and no longer accept certain items.
For further assistance email recycle@tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org or call (520) 791-5000
Environmental Resources and Community Programs
= Tucson Clean & Beautiful Member/Partner
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Antigone BooksAdditional location to purchase SunGo passes for Sun Tran public transit services.
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Arizona Department of AgricultureInformation on native plant laws, permits to move native plants off property, pest management licensing and much more.
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Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
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Arizona Native Plant SocietyProvides a wide variety of information about Arizona native plants, avoiding invasive plants, and much more.
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Arizona Recycling CoalitionOrganization of professionals and citizens pledged to promoting recycling efforts in private, public and nonprofit sectors throughout Arizona.
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Arizona-Sonora Desert MuseumMuseum hosts a variety of educational activities on native plants, wildlife, and other topics relating to the desert environment.
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City of Tucson Parks & RecreationProvides educational and recreational opportunities for Tucson residents. Ramada, field and special event reservations available.
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Community Information and ReferralProvides information on a variety of human services, programs and organizations throughout the Tucson community. Dial 211, or alternate local phone number (520) 881-1794. Operated by Our Family Services.211
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Conserve2EnhanceProvides a program to connect voluntary home and business water conservation to donations that support local environmental enhancement projects. Provides a conservation dashboard for tracking water usage trends.
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EPA WaterSense ProgramTests, promotes and provides a listing of water efficient fixtures, irrigation systems, vendors and services.1-866-987-7363
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Farhang & Medcoff Servicio al cliente disponible en españolProvides information on a variety of area recreational and cultural attractions.
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Fred Archer Neighborhood CenterAdditional location to purchase SunGo passes for Sun Tran public transit services.
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Marana Chamber of CommerceHosts the periodic \"Big Green Marana\" event to help connect area residents, businesses and organizations to each other to help build the local economy while also benefiting the environment.
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Maynards Market & KitchenAdditional location to purchase SunGo passes for Sun Tran public transit services.
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Mission Garden Servicio al cliente disponible en españolMission Garden is a living agricultural museum of Sonoran Desert-adapted heritage fruit-trees, traditional local heirloom crops and edible native plants, helping preserve, transmit and revive the region’s rich agricultural heritage of 4,000+ years.
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Native Seeds/SEARCHTEMPORARILY CLOSED Dedicated to conserving, distributing and documenting local wild and agricultural seeds, promoting farming and gardening in this region.
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Physicians for Social Responsibility-Climate Smart SouthwestThis project was initiated to address public health vulnerabilities to climate change in our region and for our SW communities. Publishes the Citizen's Guide for Resilience to Climate Extremes (free download).
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Pima County Department of Environmental QualityPDEQ identifies and responds to environmental issues including monitoring, permitting, enforcement, information, education and business assistance for air and water quality, solid waste, hazardous materials, waste minimization and pollution prevention. Also offers free classroom presentations for K-12 schools on Air Quality, Stormwater, Climate Change and other Eco Topics, helping to meet science and health education standards while educating students in a fun way about important environmental issues. Presenters use interesting props and interactive activities to engage audiences of all grades.
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Pima County Health DepartmentThe mission of this department is protecting health, preventing disease and promoting community well being through adoption of core public health functions and national standards. Coordinates reporting of areas with standing water or high mosquito activity.(520) 243-7770
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Pima County Illegal Dumping HotlineCoordinates investigation of illegal dump sites. To report illegal dumping in-progress, call 911 to provide information to local law enforcement.(520) 622-5800
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Pima County Natural Resources, Parks & RecreationProvides educational and recreational opportunities as well as land conservation efforts for residents throughout Pima County. Ramada, field and special event reservations available.
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Sabino Canyon/Coronado National ForestProvides educational and recreational opportunities, and land management in the Sky Islands mountain ranges throughout southeastern Arizona and in to New Mexico. Sabino Canyon shuttles available through a private operator, call (520) 749-2327 or visit www.sabinocanyon.com for information.
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Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain DistrictProvides educational and recreational opportunities in two national park areas dedicated to preserving the giant Saguaro cactus and unique desert landscapes. Two separate park districts are on the east and west sides of Tucson.
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Saguaro National Park - Tucson Mountain DistrictProvides educational and recreational opportunities in two national park areas dedicated to preserving the giant Saguaro cactus and unique desert landscapes. Two separate park districts are on the east and west sides of Tucson.
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Santa Rosa Neighborhood CenterAdditional location to purchase SunGo passes for Sun Tran public transit services.
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Sky Bar & CafeAdditional location to purchase SunGo passes for Sun Tran public transit services.
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Sky Island Alliance Servicio al cliente disponible en español
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Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Coordination CenterThis organization promotes interagency response efforts and educational campaigns toward the elimination of invasive buffelgrass in the Sonoran desert.(520) 626-8307
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Southern Arizona Environmental Management SocietyOrganization of environmental professionals actively promoting awareness, education, and understanding of environmental issues, and providing a forum for exchange of ideas and information between private enterprises, government, industry and education.
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Sun RideShareRideShare manages a carpool/vanpool matching database to connect people who may work near each other, live in the same neighborhood and work similar hours. Sign up to take advantage of RideShare benefits.
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Sun Tran Servicio al cliente disponible en españolPublic transportation service for the Tucson-Pima County metro area. The Sun Tran Administration Building is Green and LEED certified, with solar power and energy efficient building materials. Sun Tran buses use CNG fuel and operations have several hybrid vehicles.
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Sun Tran Special Services Servicio al cliente disponible en españolCustomer service center for public transportation in the Tucson-Pima County metro area. Purchase SunGo passes and apply for economy fare programs at this location. A variety of standard fare SunGo passes may also be purchased at transit centers and Fry’s Food stores customer service throughout the Tucson area.
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Sustainable Tucson(520) 770-9861
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Tohono Chul ParkPromotes the connection between nature, art and culture for Tucson area residents and visitors in an urban desert preserve setting.
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Treasures 4 Teachers of TucsonAccepts gently used office supplies, craft materials, books, and other items. Collected items are provided free or at a low cost to educators to be used to enable success in their classrooms. Also accepts a variety of other materials including film canisters and other household items that can be repurposed in classroom activities. Volunteer-run organization working to save education and the environment.
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Tucson Audubon SocietyOffers a selection of books for sale to encourage appreciation for nature and the environment. Coordinates environmental restoration and conservation work and consulting as well as education programs.
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Tucson Botanical Gardens16 residentially scaled urban gardens with the goal of connecting people to nature though art, science, history and culture. Offer numerous classes from art to tree pruning.
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Tucson Clean and BeautifulCoordinates the Trees for Tucson Urban Forestry Program, Waste Reduction and Recycling, and Sustainability Education programs. Also provides bags for one-time and ongoing litter cleanups through the Adopt-a-Park and Public Areas program.
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Tucson Organic GardenersMaster Composter consultation available every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Home Composting Demonstration Site located at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, Composting workshops presented periodically. Compost bins for sale.
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Tucson Water Servicio al cliente disponible en españolInformation available for Tucson Water customers on residential, commercial and landscape water conservation, reducing peak use, gray water reuse, rebates, workshops, water audits, ordinances, enforcement, and more.
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U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)-Arizona Sonoran BranchThe organization takes a partnership-based approach to creating and supporting projects for members to impact their local community in a meaningful way. Seeks to develop a wide range of community projects including energy assessments, green school education campaigns, and collaborations with other organizations. Develops strategies to support innovative projects based on specific green building areas to expand the sustainable built environment throughout our community. Currently developing the USGBC National ADVANCE initiative to make green building technical resources and expertise available to broader audiences (such as schools, non-profits and faith-based organizations), and includes emerging professionals as a major part of these efforts. The Branch is also committed to the annual Green Apple Day of Service, an international service project organized by USGBC’s Center for Green Schools that seeks to ensure all children have healthy, safe and productive learning environments. Any building-related materials that can be reused or recycled for potential project needs is of interest to our organization along with partnering to seek any needed materials.
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University of Arizona - Campus SustainabilityGateway for University of Arizona environmental sustainability education and resources for the campus and outreach to the community.
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University of Arizona-Water Resources Research CenterPromotes understanding of critical state and regional water management and policy issues through research, community outreach and public education.
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USA National Phenology NetworkEncourages people of all ages and backgrounds to observe and record phenology as a way to discover and explore the nature and pace of our dynamic world. Offers programs including Nature’s Notebook, and curriculum resources and activities for teachers.
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Watershed Management Group Servicio al cliente disponible en españolAssists residents and communities in the management of water and land resources through workshops and other collaborative work activities.