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Recycling centers in Tucson, Arizona

15 facilities with contact info, hours, pricing, and accepted materials. Compare them and find the closest drop-off.

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Arizona Recycles LLC

902 Aerospace Pkwy Tucson AZ 85756 USA

Arizona Recycles LLC is a scrap metal recycling center in Tucson, AZ, established in 2012 with over 50 years of experience. They pay cash for various scrap metals such as copper, aluminum, brass, iron, steel, and old batteries, offering pick-up and drop-off services for metal containers to simplify on-site recycling. The center accepts items like copper pipes, car rims, metal door frames, junk cars, lawnmowers, and electric motors, providing top-dollar payment for scrap. They emphasize responsible recycling, offering roll-off dumpster rentals for convenient scrap disposal and private collection by appointment. Operating six days a week, they pride themselves on quick, professional service and competitive rates in Arizona. Contact information includes a phone number for inquiries and location details for visiting the facility.

CopperAluminumBrassIronSteelBatteries+4 more
(520) 573-7331Mon Closed · Tue–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sun Closed

Can-It Recycling and Demolition

4301 N Plum Ave Tucson AZ 85705 USA

Can-It Recycling and Demolition is a family-owned Tucson yard at 4301 N Plum Ave offering same-day scrap metal recycling and demolition services with veteran and senior discounts. The facility buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals from residential and commercial customers.

scrap metaldemolitionrecyclingaluminum
(520) 358-2736Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Services: Scrap metal recycling · Demolition services · Same-day recycling · Free demolition estimates

Accepts: Scrap metals, Aluminum, Ferrous metals, Non-ferrous metals

Do you offer demolition estimates?

Yes. Free estimates are available on demolition services.

Is same-day recycling available?

Yes. Can-It offers same-day service on recycling drop-offs.

CFS Metals Recycling, LLC

3126 E President St Tucson AZ 85714 USA

CFS Metals Recycling is a Tucson-based facility with 75 years of experience in the industry, specializing in the recycling of Ferrous (iron, steel) and Non-Ferrous (copper, brass, aluminum, stainless metals) materials. They offer a clean, safe operation with bilingual staff to assist customers in maximizing the value of their scrap. The center provides totes and bins for scrap accumulation, and businesses looking to register must fill out a registration form. They do not accept Catalytic Converters, Beer Kegs, Closed Cylinders, Capacitors, City, County, or State-owned materials, Grave Markers, or Urns. For individuals, payments over $300 for copper are made by check. Contact information includes a phone number (520-269-6853) and an email address for inquiries.

Ferrous MetalsNon-Ferrous MetalsTotes and Bins for Scrap AccumulationRegistration Form for BusinessesBilingual StaffPayments over $300 for Copper by Check
(520) 269-6853Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Sat 7:00 – 11:45 AM · Sun Closed

Community Recycle Center - Tucson

1925 S San Antonio Dr Tucson AZ 85713 USA

CardboardGlassPlastics #1&2ElectronicsAppliancesDrop-off+3 more

Desert Metals Recycling Inc

3225 E 36th St Tucson AZ 85713 USA

Desert Metals Recycling in Tucson is a leading scrap metal dealer offering top prices and excellent customer service. They accept various types of scrap metal including aluminum cans, brass, cars with title, circuit boards, computers, sheet metals, and stainless steel. Clean metal recycling is their focus, and individuals need to provide state ID and fingerprinting for transactions, except for aluminum cans and steel. Cash payments are available for transactions under $300, with checks issued for larger amounts as per state law. Junk cars must have a title for selling. Businesses can register by filling out a registration letter and can benefit from scrapping Bright and Shiny Copper. Contact them at 520-741-0608 for more information or visit their location for assistance.

Aluminum CansBrassCars with TitleCircuit BoardsComputersSheet Metals+5 more
(520) 741-0608Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:45 PM · Sun Closed

Los Reales Landfill

5300 E Los Reales Rd Tucson AZ 85756 USA

This recycling center offers a variety of services for recycling various materials. They accept items such as paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and metals for recycling. Hazardous materials and electronic waste are not accepted at this facility. For more information or inquiries, please contact the recycling center at the provided contact details.

PaperCardboardPlasticsGlassMetalsNo Hazardous Materials+1 more
(520) 791-4183Mon–Sat 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

Recyco, Inc.

5851 E 22nd St Tucson AZ 85711 USA

Recyco is Tucson's official 22nd Street recyclers with two locations on West 22nd Street and East 22nd Street. Customers can drive in and rely on the staff to safely unload scrap materials without needing to exit their vehicles. The West Location is at 650 E. 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85713, and the East Location is at 5851 E. 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85711. Additionally, they have a partner shop featuring vintage antique metal figurines and handcrafted products made from brass, ranging from antiques dating back to the 1800s to more modern items. For inquiries, customers can contact the recycling center directly.

Scrap MaterialsBrassVintage AntiquesHandcrafted ProductsPartner Shop
(520) 622-3211Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Republic Services - Tucson

3780 E Ajo Way Tucson AZ 85713 USA

The recycling center offers residential and business environmental solutions with a focus on sustainability. They provide services for managing accounts, paying bills, scheduling pickups, and contacting customer support. The center accepts various materials for recycling and emphasizes simplified recycling processes. For more information on products and services, customers can visit the website or find a facility nearby.

CardboardGlassPlastics #1&2ElectronicsAppliancesDrop-off+2 more
(520) 745-8820Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat–Sun Closed

SA Recycling - Tucson

1525 W Miracle Mile Tucson AZ 85705 USA

SA Recycling Tucson Miracle Mile is a facility recycling center located at 1525 West Miracle Mile, Tucson, AZ 85705. They pay top prices for scrap metal and aluminum cans, accepting various materials such as steel, aluminum, copper, tin, appliances, aluminum cans, and more. They offer roll-off services for large commercial scrap metal quantities and emphasize safety at their facilities. Customers need to bring a valid government-issued photo ID to sell scrap metal. SA Recycling also provides roll-off containers for business and job site needs, with prompt and efficient service. They cater to general public metal recycling, offering competitive pricing for various types of scrap metals. The center prohibits items like oil, fuel, asbestos, and radioactive materials. For inquiries or to book a bin, customers can contact them at 1-800-GOT-SCRAP.

SteelAluminumCopperTinAppliancesAluminum Cans+4 more
(520) 622-7416Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Scrap Metals Recycling

4408 E Illinois St Tucson AZ 85714 USA

The recycling center offers a friendly atmosphere for customers and provides pickup services. They accept a variety of vehicles, including fast cars, slow cars, big trucks, little trucks, kidless school buses, and even trains, along with all scrap metals. Contact information includes sales at 520-977-5463 and the scale office at 520-514-0838.

VehiclesScrap MetalsPickup Services
(520) 977-5463Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

Tucson Recycling Center

4300 S Park Ave Tucson AZ 85714 USA

CardboardGlassPlastics #1&2ElectronicsAppliancesDrop-off+3 more
Mon–Sun Open 24 hours

Ward 6 Recycling Drop-off Center

3134 E 1st St Tucson AZ 85716 USA

The Ward 6 Recycling Drop-off Center is a City of Tucson facility providing convenient recycling services to Ward 6 residents and the greater Tucson community. Located on East 1st Street, this drop-off center accepts various recyclable materials to help reduce waste and promote environmental sustainability in the Tucson area.

PlasticsContainersWrappersPlasticCleanedRinsed+2 more

WM - Catalina Transfer Station

14425 N Oracle Rd Tucson AZ 85739 USA

WM - Catalina Transfer Station is a waste transfer and recycling station based at 14425 North Oracle Road in Tucson, Arizona.

CardboardGlassPlastics #1&2ElectronicsAppliancesDrop-off+2 more
(520) 339-9172Mon–Sat 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

WM - Rincon Recycling & Transfer Station

5890 S Mann Ave Tucson AZ 85706 USA

The website provides information about Waste Management services in Tucson, Arizona, offering residential waste pickup, trash, and recycling services. It includes details on when to place carts curbside for pick up, items that should not go into the trash (such as batteries, electronics, and paint), items that can be put in the trash (like diapers and glassware), organic or green waste materials, and instructions on scheduling bulky pickups for items like mattresses and furniture. The site also mentions how to clean garbage containers and how to order new ones if needed. Additionally, it lists hazardous items that should not be placed curbside, such as automotive products and fluorescent light bulbs, and provides information on proper disposal methods for these items. Contact details for Waste Management are available for lost receptacles or additional services, and it emphasizes the company's commitment to environmental solutions.

CardboardGlassPlastics #1&2ElectronicsAppliancesDrop-off+2 more
(520) 744-2600Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sat–Sun Closed

WM - Ryan Field Transfer Station

6455 S Continental Rd Tucson AZ 85735 USA

Located in Tucson, Arizona, WM - Ryan Field Transfer Station is a waste transfer and recycling station at 6455 South Continental Road.

CardboardGlassPlastics #1&2ElectronicsAppliancesDrop-off+2 more
(520) 623-7300Mon–Wed Closed · Thu–Sat 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

Materials Accepted in Tucson

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Tucson include Cardboard, Glass, Appliances, Plastics #1&2, Electronics. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson runs its recycling through the Environmental and General Services Department, with an every-other-week blue barrel pickup on the same day as trash. Glass never goes in the blue barrel here: the city pulled glass out of curbside years ago and instead runs a network of neighborhood drop-off sites. Everything eventually routes through the Los Reales Sustainability Campus on the far south side, which is both the city's landfill and its household hazardous waste hub. Twice a year, Brush and Bulky crews sweep through each of the city's 26 residential trash zones for large item pickup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can go in the blue barrel in Tucson?

The blue barrel takes plastic bottles, jugs, and containers labeled #1, #2, and #5, plus aluminum and tin cans, clean foil, and cardboard and paper. Everything goes in loose, not bagged and not sorted, and items need to be larger than a tennis ball since anything smaller falls through the sorting equipment. Leave caps and labels on containers, and rinse out food residue, but don't worry about getting things spotless.

Does Tucson still pick up glass curbside?

No. Glass bottles and jars are not accepted in the blue barrel and have to go to one of the city's designated glass drop-off sites, which include locations like the Archer Center and Armory Senior Center. The city says these drop-off points are spaced roughly two miles apart so most residents have one nearby. Window glass, drinking glasses, vases, and mirrors are not accepted at these glass sites.

What happens to trash and recyclables in Tucson, and where does it go?

Trash is collected weekly and recycling every other week, with pickup falling on the same day and an A Week or B Week schedule depending on address. Nearly everything the city collects eventually passes through the Los Reales Sustainability Campus at 5300 E. Los Reales Road, the only active landfill owned and run by the City of Tucson, which also serves Pima County. Residents and self-haulers can bring loads directly to Los Reales, which is open Monday through Saturday.

How does household hazardous waste and electronics disposal work in Tucson?

Tucson's HHW program accepts items like electronics (cameras, cell phones, laptops, TVs), auto and rechargeable batteries, paint, solvents, pesticides, and fluorescent bulbs, either at the Los Reales drop-off (Thursday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.) or at monthly community collection events around town. The program is free for City of Tucson residents; Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, and unincorporated Pima County residents pay a $15 fee. Note that CRT monitors and televisions are turned away at the HHW counter even though electronics are otherwise accepted.

How does Tucson's Brush and Bulky pickup work, and does Arizona have a bottle deposit?

Brush and Bulky crews visit each of Tucson's 26 residential trash zones twice a year for curbside collection of items like furniture, appliances, up to 5 auto tires, brush, and scrap metal or pipes up to 5 feet long, with a 10 cubic yard limit per household. As of January 2026 piles must go curbside, not in alleys. Arizona has no bottle deposit law, so cans and bottles carry no redemption value here, though scrap metal (like old appliances) can still be dropped at Los Reales for recycling at no charge.

Tucson Recycling Tips

  • •Keep recyclables loose in the blue barrel, never bagged: bagged items usually get pulled and trashed at the sorting facility rather than recycled.
  • •Save glass for a drop-off run instead of the blue barrel; Tucson pulled glass from curbside and routes it through neighborhood sites like the Archer Center and Los Reales.
  • •Only plastics numbered 1, 2, and 5 belong in the blue barrel; other plastic numbers, plastic bags, and Styrofoam need the separate Hefty ReNew orange bin program instead.
  • •Bring an empty aerosol can straight to the blue barrel, but if there's any product left inside, it counts as household hazardous waste and needs a trip to Los Reales or an HHW event.
  • •Scrap metal appliances like old refrigerators and washers can go to Los Reales at no charge, though refrigerant-bearing units carry a small evacuation fee.

Recycling Centers Near Tucson

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

WM - Sahuarita Transfer Station
Sahuarita, AZ · 18 mi
Green Planet Recycling Center
Nogales, AZ · 56 mi

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