Waste and Recycling - Pima County. Pima County- Owned Landfills and Transfer Stations Information. Effective June 1, 2. Pima County entered into a contract with Tucson Recycling & Waste Services (TRWS) to operate the County’s landfills and transfer stations.
Special Notice: The new Sahuarita Transfer Station will be opening at the Sahuarita Landfill on Monday, February 1, 2. The transfer station will be at the same location (1. S. La Canada), have the same hours and accept all the same materials as the landfill. There will be an increase in waste disposal fees for residential and commercial users. The PDEQ Solid Waste Division provides public facilities for the safe and sanitary disposal of solid wastes generated within the Pima County jurisdiction under authority from the State of Arizona (ARS 4. Further, the State of Arizona (ARS 4.
- Recycling programs keep electronics out. County Household Hazardous Waste Program.
- A Guide to Environmental Community Service. City of Tucson/Pima County Household Hazardous Waste.
- Save our Sewers November 2008 Midtown. The Household Hazardous Waste Program.
- City of Tucson/ Pima County Household Hazardous. CASA Program Coordinator. SOME NATURAL PESTICIDE ALTERNATIVES.
Walk in hours are on Tuesday and Friday between 9: 0. A. M. Appointments for other days may be scheduled by calling the office at 5.
City of Tucson & Pima County Household Hazardous. CITY OF TUCSON/PIMA COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM. City/County IGA Negotiations
Non- Pima County Owned Landfills, Transfer Stations and Reclamation Facilities in Pima County List of Active Municipal Solid Waste Landfills and Transfer Stations in Pima County including ownership (not all landfills are owned by Pima County), locations, phone numbers, website links and driving directions. There are landfills in Pima County that accept only inert materials, including green waste, construction and demolition debris. Check the internet or phone book listings for additional waste disposal and recycling information. Illegal Dumping. ILLEGAL DUMPS. Removing it promptly reduces additional dumping.
There is no excuse for dumping anywhere except at an authorized landfill or transfer station. Who pays for the cleanup?
All of us pay a high price for the dumpers’ illegal behavior. For more information, please view our brochure. View Illegal dumping in Pima County Video.
View March 1. 4, 2. Tucson News Now story on illegal dumping. YOU CAN HELP STOP ILLEGAL DUMPING!
Be responsible. Never approach an illegal dumper. If you see illegal dumping activity in progress, report it immediately by calling 9. Then call PDEQ with location, license plate number, vehicle description, or other identifying information. The facility is operated by CRM of America who transport the waste tires to their manufacturing plant in Queen Creek and shred the tires for use in the production of rubberized asphalt, artificial turf, sports tracks, decorative landscaping and playground mulch and other rubberized molded products. Hazardous Waste. The primary goal of the PDEQ Hazardous Waste Program is to encourage the conservation of natural resources through resource recovery and waste minimization. They should never be poured down the drain.
They usually sit stored in a garage or shed. The City of Tucson HHW Program is free to all City of Tucson residents. A drop- off fee of $1. City of Tucson city limits. Through the HHW Program, residents can drop off their materials and they will be safely recycled, reused, or disposed of properly.
In addition, household hazardous wastes such as antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint, along with recycling items such as a variety of plastic, paper, metal, etc., can be disposed of for free at the Pima County owned landfills and transfer stations. Unlawful Solid Waste Storage on Private Property. The PDEQ Solid Waste Code Enforcement Program is authorized to inspect private properties outside the City of Tucson city limits for violations of the solid waste ordinances in Chapter 7. Pima County Code.
SBWAP is part of the City of Tucson Household Hazardous Waste Program and is operated by the City of Tucson Environmental Services Department. Waste Reduction - Recycling Information. Of course you recycle. Including mobile homes, manure, animal feces, etc. Other charities also accept donations of unwanted vehicles. City of Tucson Environmental Services(5.
Information about landfills, garbage and recycling collection within city limits. Tucson Household Hazardous Waste Program(5.
Drop off household chemicals, automotive fluids, batteries, pool chemicals and other materials for recycling and disposal. Small Business Waste Assistance Program(5. Provides a safe and affordable disposal/recycling option for businesses regarding hazardous waste. Tucson Clean and Beautiful (5. Information on community environmental and waste reduction programs. Tucson- Pima County Recycling Directory Local recycling and waste management information provided by Tucson Clean and Beautiful.
Tucson Recycles Info Line - (5. Tucson Clean and Beautiful provides information for curbside recycling, recycling locations, waste reduction, reuse of materials, and household hazardous waste drop off. Freecycle. Freecycle aims to keep items out of landfills by providing an internet listings service to help people give unwanted items to someone else for free. Keeping stuff out of landfills helps build a sustainable future, is good for the environment and builds local and world communities. Freecycle (officially known as The Freecycle Network) is made up of thousands of groups with millions of members across the globe.
It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free. Freecycle groups operate in specific towns or areas - so it's local as well as global.