AZStRUT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on bridging the digital divide through the refurbishment and distribution of used technology. They work with schools, nonprofits, and the community to provide access to refurbished devices while promoting e-waste recycling.
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The City of Tempe Public Works Department runs this household hazardous waste collection site on E University Dr. Arizona DEQ lists it as a best-management-practice facility under 180 cubic yards.
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Accepts: Household hazardous waste
What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?
EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110039409379 for CITY OF TEMPE - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION at 1320 E UNIVERSITY DR, TEMPE, AZ. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2011-04-27. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.
Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?
The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: AZURITE:5493. Recorded program interests: STATE MASTER. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2011-04-27. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.
The Household Product Collection Center (HPCC) located at 1320 E. University Drive in Tempe provides residents with options to responsibly dispose of waste not accepted in regular bins, offering items like paint, cleaning supplies, and landscaping materials for free. Open on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., the HPCC requires residents to bring a driver's license or utility bill as proof of residency, store waste in the rear of their vehicle in cardboard boxes, and stay in their vehicle while staff unloads items. The facility, serving Tempe and Guadalupe for over 20 years, is dedicated to proper disposal of household hazardous waste, diverting over 6,991,167 pounds of material from landfills and storm drains. For more information, contact via email or phone.
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Listed hours: Mon-Tue Closed · Wed 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Thu Closed · Fri-Sat 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed
I Buy Scrap runs its East Valley yard on East Gilbert Drive in Tempe, with a sister yard in Phoenix covering the West Valley. Staff grade each load at drop-off and buy more than 100 grades of scrap, from aluminum cans, window frames, and ladders to copper tubing, insulated wire, cast iron tubs, water heaters, and air conditioners.
Cars, truck beds, motorcycles, boat trailers, wheels, motor blocks, radiators, and batteries all have a place on the buying list, and the Tempe yard stays open seven days a week. Roll-off dumpsters and metal containers are available for contractors, and the company lists auto recyclers, HVAC firms, machine shops, plumbers, and demolition crews among the industries it buys from.
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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Accepts: Copper, Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Stainless steel, Lead, Car batteries, Electric motors, Starters and alternators, Radiators, Catalytic converters, Air conditioning units, Appliances, Cars and trucks
Services: Scrap grading at drop-off · Junk car buying · Roll-off dumpsters and metal containers · Trash removal · Open seven days a week
Is I Buy Scrap in Tempe open on weekends?
Yes. The Tempe yard on East Gilbert Drive is open Monday through Sunday, with the Phoenix yard open Monday through Saturday.
Does I Buy Scrap buy catalytic converters and air conditioners?
Yes. Catalytic converters and air conditioning units are on its buying list along with radiators, starters, alternators, and electric motors.
Apple Maps lists Scrap Metal Exchange as a recycling center in Tempe, Arizona, at 2154 E Rio Salado Parkway. The saved place profile includes customer ratings and reviews.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed
Services: Recycling center
Where does Apple Maps list Scrap Metal Exchange?
At 2154 E Rio Salado Pkwy in Tempe, Arizona.
What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?
EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110072155796 for SCRAP METAL EXCHANGE at 2154 E RIO SALADO PARKWAY, TEMPE, AZ. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.
TechRec Recycling offers free electronics recycling in the Phoenix, AZ metro area. They offer drop-off and pick-up options, including free pick-ups for at least 20 items. They also offer hard drive shredding with Certificates of Destruction. Visit https://aztechrec.com to view their accepted items and schedule your free pickup today!
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Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Tempe include electronics recycling, hazardous waste, Copper, Aluminum, Appliances. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Tempe was one of the first cities in the country to launch curbside recycling, and its blue bin still takes glass alongside cardboard, paper, plastic, and cans. What does not fit the bin has a dedicated home: the Household Products Collection Center at 1320 E. University Drive takes automotive fluids, electronics, appliances, paints, and pesticides from Tempe and Guadalupe residents with proof of residency. Zero Waste Day events cover the rest, including Styrofoam, shredded paper, and textiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tempe accept glass in the blue bin?
Yes. Glass jars, jugs, and bottles are accepted in blue recycling bins, along with broken-down cardboard, paper and mail, plastic jars, jugs, bottles and caps, paper and plastic cups with straws and lids removed, and food and beverage cans.
What is not allowed in a Tempe blue bin?
Plastic bags, Styrofoam, shrink and bubble wrap, plastic utensils, paper towels, napkins and tissue, six-pack rings, padded mailing envelopes, stained glass, mirrors, construction materials, porcelain and ceramics, cereal box inserts, empty chemical containers, pet food bags, food waste or liquids, shredded paper, green waste, and appliances.
What does the Household Products Collection Center accept?
The HPCC at 1320 E. University Drive takes automotive products including motor oil and filters, antifreeze, brake, power steering and transmission fluid, gasoline, and tires other than tractor or semi; electronics and appliances including televisions, refrigerators, washers, dryers, computers, monitors, printers, water heaters, microwaves, stoves, dishwashers, A/C units, and anything that uses batteries or has a cord; household cleaning products; and paints and solvents.
Can businesses use the Tempe HPCC?
No. The HPCC is permitted to receive residential items only, and that exclusion covers businesses operated from a Tempe residence. The city reserves the right to refuse any load it suspects is commercial or industrial waste.
How do I recycle Styrofoam in Tempe?
Packaging chunks, blocks, and coolers that are firm rather than bendable can go to the HPCC or a Zero Waste Day event with proof of Tempe or Guadalupe residency. Plates, cups, trays, packing peanuts, and spongy foam cannot be recycled. Drop-off containers also exist at Earth Friendly Building Materials in Florence and Eco Building Systems in Peoria.
Recycling tips for Tempe
•Keep recyclables loose in the blue bin because bagging them can send the whole load to the landfill.
•Remove straws and lids from paper and plastic cups before recycling them.
•Break down cardboard so it lies flat in the bin.
•Bring proof of Tempe or Guadalupe residency to the Household Products Collection Center.
•Save Styrofoam blocks, electronics, shredded paper, and textiles for a Zero Waste Day event.
Recycling centers near Tempe
The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas: