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Thank you for helping to improve our environment and quality of life! Tucson Clean & Beautiful P.O. Box 27210 Tucson, AZ 85726 (520) 791-3109 tcb@tucsonaz.gov Tucson Clean & Beautiful website © 1984-2008. All rights reserved.   Recycling and Reuse (Recycle, buy, sell, donate, rent & repair used items) (*) Denotes donation opportunity The Recycling & Reuse section has been divided into three separate pages, listed in alphabetical order by category. | Page 1 (A-B Categories) | Page 2 (C-E Categories) | Page 3 (F-Z Categories) | Food (back to top) Are you looking to donate to those in need? Or perhaps you are aiming to reduce the glut in your kitchen cabinets and pantry space? Consider donating your non-perishable food items to the following community organizations. (*) Catalina Community Services 3414 E. Golder Ranch Rd. 825-0009 Accepts donations of clothing and non-perishable food. (*) Community Food Bank/Tucson's Table 3003 S. Country Club Rd. 622-0525 Branch locations: Amado, 28720 S. Nogales Hwy. 398-2942 Green Valley, 250 E. Continental Rd. 625-5252 Marana, 11734 W. Grier Rd. 682-3001 Internet: http://www.communityfoodbank.org E-mail: cfb@communityfoodbank.com Through their Tucson Table program, the Community Food Bank uses perishable and non-perishable food that would otherwise be discarded from restaurants, grocers, wholesalers, schools and caterers. Individuals may also make donations of non-perishable foods to the Community Food Bank. Food items are delivered to more than 200 non-profit social service agencies that feed needy persons in our community. Also coordinates a gardening assistance program and fruit/vegetable gleaning program. Furniture & Equipment-Home/Office (back to top) Most of these businesses buy, sell, consign or accept donations of used furniture or equipment. Some also deal in collectibles. A Treasure Chest, 2715 E. Grant Rd. 327-9001 Buys, sells and trades good used furniture, antiques and collectibles. Amphi Curiosity Shop, 3026 N. 1st Ave. 622-0646 Another Man's Treasure, 2601 E. Grant Rd. 881-5288 (*) The Brewster Center, 320-7556 Internet: http://www.thebrewstercenter.org E-mail: facilitymanager@thebrewstercenter.org Accepts donations of cell phones, working computers, clothing, household items and personal care products. Please call or visit website for more information, and to see what items are most needed. (*) Casa de los Niños Thrift Shop, 1302 E. Prince Rd. 325-2573 Internet: http://www.casadelosninos.org Christine's Curiosity Shop and Doll Museum, 4940 E. Speedway Blvd. 323-0018 City of Tucson Department of Procurement, 791-4217 Internet: http://www.citysurplus.org E-mail: citysurplus@tucsonaz.gov Surplus furniture, equipment, and much more owned by the City of Tucson are periodically made available at auction. (*) Country Fair White Elephant Shop, 601 N. La Cañada Dr. in Green Valley. 625-4119. Open 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday-Saturday. Internet: http://www.gvwhiteelephant.org Accepts donations of furniture as well as many other items including antiques & collectibles, appliances, books, cameras, clothing, working computers & televisions, housewares, hardware, jewelry & toys. Merchandise is offered for resale to benefit schools & organizations in the community. (*) 1st Rate 2nd Hand Thrift Store, 5252 E. Speedway Blvd. 327-5252 Internet: http://www.jewishtucson.org E-mail: 1strate2ndhand@gmail.com Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, the store is designed to provide a source of sustainable funding for community priorities. Proceeds from sales are distributed to participating agencies and synagogues who provide volunteer support at the store. Donated items will be sold, recycled, or re-allocated to a number of other nonprofit organizations providing material and support to low-income seniors, affordable housing options, homeless individuals, and families and others in need. (*) Giving Tree Thrift Shop, 4221 E. 22nd St. # 115. 881-9422 Internet: http://www.thegivingtreeoutreach.org E-mail: 4kids@dakotacom.net Accepts donations of clothing, small appliances, furniture, books & sporting goods. Items are resold in the thrift shop in support of the organization's programs to help homeless children in Tucson. (*) Golden Goose Thrift Shop, 16701 N. Oracle Rd., Catalina. 825-9101 Accepts donations of working appliances, furniture, books & magazines, art & antiques, and many other items. (*) Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona 1770 S. Cherrybell Strav. 623-5879 2907 N. 1st Ave. 882-5152 4140 W. Ina Rd. 744-7988 4995 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-2855 8321 E. Broadway Blvd. 7139 E. 22nd St. 290-2322 Internet: http://www.goodwill.org Donations of working appliances accepted. (*) Gospel Rescue Mission, 326 W. 28th St. 740-1501 Internet: http://www.gospelrescuemission.com (*) Habitat for Humanity - HabiStore Home Improvement Center, 3840 S. Palo Verde Blvd. 889-7200 Internet: http://www.habitattucson.org Sells and accepts donations of gently used furniture. Homestyle Galleries 3741 W. Ina Rd. 327-5900 1010 S. Wilmot Rd. 572-9870 Internet: http://www.homestylegalleries.com Buys, sells and consigns furniture. Miracle Center Thrift, 5527 E. Pima St. 296-3337 (*) Pima Computer Recycling, 1134 S. Park Ave. 623-7162 Internet: http://www.computerecycling.org E-mail: recycle@computerecycling.org Accepts donations of computers, scanners, printers, current software and other computer accessories as well as fax machines, scanners, office supplies, home and office furniture, and other items. Also provides computer classes for worker retraining and programs for youth. Restor-To-Nu, 4011 E. Columbia St. Suite 121. 747-7401 Internet: http://www.restor-to-nu.com E-mail: info@restor-to-nu.com Specializes in furniture refurbishing, repair & design for homes or offices. Services include reupholstery, refinishing & painting for seating, tables & desks, and many other indoor & outdoor applications. (*) ReStore/Community Closet, 2958 E. 22nd St. 326-1936 Internet: http://www.tmmfs.org Accepts tax deductible donations of new and gently used building materials, usable paint, appliances and home furnishings are accepted to assist families or individuals of low and moderated incomes. The Community Closet program also offers donated clothing and bedding to needy persons and families. (*) The Primavera Foundation, 702 S. 6th Ave. 623-5111, extension 102 Internet: http://www.primavera.org E-mail: volunteers@primavera.org Accepts donations of appliances, bicycles, furniture, linens and other household items in clean and working condition, for use in the organization's small apartments and transitional living facilities. (*) The Salvation Army 2717 S. 6th Ave. 624-1741 701 E. Fort Lowell Rd. 888-9719 6715 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 722-6525 7109 E. Golf Links Rd. 722-5177 Internet: http://www.satruck.org Tax-deductible donations of usable furniture accepted. (*) St. Mary's Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 1543 W. St. Mary's Rd. 624-4697 Accepts donations of usable furniture. Donations & sale of items to benefit St. Mary's Hospital. (*) Teen Challenge, 792-1790 Accepts donations of usable furniture as well as many other items. Threads and More Thrift Store, 2934 E. 22nd St. 745-5123 Sells and accepts working appliances as well as books, magazines, clothing, furniture and household items. Tom's Fine Furniture & Collectibles 5454 E. Pima St. 795-5210 3402 E. Grant Rd. 321-4621 Twice as Nice Clothing Exchange 3860 W. Ina Rd. 579-3031 6336 N. Oracle Rd. 797-1214 2038 E. Irvington Rd. 889-0081 4045 E. Broadway Blvd. 881-2738 7333 E. Broadway Blvd. 298-7375 Internet: http://www.twiceaznice.com Buys and sells children's and adult clothing and children's furniture. University of Arizona Procurement & Surplus Property, 621-1754 Internet: http://pacs.web.arizona.edu/surplus/home.html Conducts auctions of surplus furniture, equipment and other items. (*) World Care/Tools for Schools, 3538 E. Ellington Pl. 514-1588 Internet: http://www.worldcare.org Accepts donations of gently used furniture and household goods, which are given to those in need. Greeting Cards (back to top) The following businesses or organizations accept greeting cards for donation, or sell greeting cards made from recycled paper products. Holdread Art Studio, 628-8180 Internet: http://www.holdreadart.com E-mail: mudnjoy@aol.com Creates clay art objects from recycled stoneware and porcelain, and graphic arts projects using reclaimed posters & greeting cards. Offers workshops on a variety of environmentally friendly clay art, graphics, and garden related processes. Studio open by appointment. Mostly Books, 6208 E. Speedway Blvd. 571-0110 Sells recycled paper greeting cards. Parcel Plus, 1451 S. La Canada Dr. Suite 7, Green Valley. 625-3930 Internet: http://www.parcelplus.net St. Jude's Ranch for Children, P.O. Box 60100, Boulder City, NV 89006-0100. 1-800-492-3562 Internet: http://www.stjudesranch.org Sells greeting cards with a re-used front. (*) St. Mary's Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 1543 W. St. Mary's Rd. 624-4697 Accepts donations of greeting cards. Hearing Aids (back to top) These organizations accept donations of hearing aids both new and used. Call for details. (*) Green Valley Lions Club, 600 N. La Canada Dr. in Green Valley, For more information please contact program manager (Joel Keyte) at 400-3933 Accepts hearing aids along with many other recyclable or reusable items. Site open 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday. (*) Pima Council on Aging, 8467 E. Broadway Blvd. 790-7262 Internet: http://www.pcoa.org Accepts hearing aids for reuse Light Bulbs (back to top) One of the simplest ways to conserve electricity is by choosing more energy-efficient lighting options, including changing from standard incandescent bulbs to Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs), or even light-emitting devices (LEDs) that are just becoming available for consumer purchase. CFLs combine the best of traditional fluorescent tubes common in commercial buildings—long life span and relatively low energy usage—into a small bulb that fits standard light fixtures. LEDs are a series of tiny electronic light bulbs that, when placed next to each other, emit as much or much more light than a similar-size standard light bulb, does not burn out all at once, and use only a fraction of the electricity. Please note that compact fluorescent lights, as well as fluorescent tubes, contain small amounts of mercury. Please visit the Household Hazardous Waste page for more information on proper disposal options for these types of bulbs. Light bulbs are not accepted for recycling in curbside recycling bins or at neighborhood recycling center sites. Tucson Clean & Beautiful encourages changeover to new CFLs or LEDs as old incandescent bulbs burn out, to prevent the unnecessary disposal of older, still-functional light bulbs. Newer LED bulbs, while not containing mercury, are considered an electronic item and should also be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste program. Traditional incandescent lights that are no longer working may be placed in your regular trash collection container. For more information, call 791-5000. Linen Services (back to top) Instead of using paper towels, consider using a linen service for your business. These businesses supply bar and shop towels, uniforms, and other services. Mission Uniform and Linen Service, 301 S. Park Ave. 622-4811 Prudential Overall Supply, 4240 S. Fremont Ave. 294-3421 Internet: http://www.pos-clean.com Medical Equipment (back to top) ABSOLUTELY NO ONE-TIME USE MEDICAL WASTE IS RECYCLABLE. The best way to dispose of needles, syringes, lancets, and other sharp objects is placing them in a “sharps container”, which can be bought at most drugstores. If this is not feasible, you can use a solid plastic container with a screw-on cap or a container with a tight-fitting snap cover (a glass jar can break). When the container is full, secure its lid wrapping it with tape before disposing of the safely enclosed sharps in the garbage can or dumpster. NEVER DISPOSE OF ANY MEDICAL WASTE OR SHARPS IN A RECYCLING CONTAINER OF ANY KIND. The following organizations buy, sell, rent or accept donations of reusable medical equipment. Please contact the listed organizations for more information about accepted and available items. Metro Med, 5410 E. Pima St. and 2040 W. Orange Grove Rd. # 150. 323-9500 Buys and sells a wide variety of durable medical equipment, including wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds and more. E-mail: metromedaz@netzero.com (*) The Primavera Foundation, 702 S. 6th Ave. 623-5111, extension 102 Internet: http://www.primavera.org E-mail: volunteers@primavera.org Accepts donations of empty pill bottles without personal information, as well as small plastic film canisters and other similarly sized containers. These types of bottles and containers are reused to dispense personal hygeine products to homeless families in Tucson. Clothing, household appliances and furniture are also accepted for use in transitional housing and emergency services programs. (*) Tucson Loan Chest, 3003 S. Country Club Rd. # 297. 624-3367 Internet: http://www.jfcstucson.org E-mail: loanches@jfcstucson.org Accepts donations of used medical equipment such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, canes, walkers, bathroom safety equipment and assistive devices. Items are also available for loan. (*) World Care/Tools for Schools, 3538 E. Ellington Pl. 514-1588 Internet: http://www.worldcare.org Accepts donations of used medical equipment such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, canes, walkers, bathroom safety equipment and assistive devices. Items are also available free for those in need. Metals, scrap (back to top) Please see the Aluminum Cans & Scrap Metal section for information on recycling of many types of metals. Musical Instruments (back to top) The following businesses buy, sell, and/or rent used musical instruments. Beaver's Band Box 4570 E. Broadway Blvd. 325-1509 7918 N. Oracle Rd. 498-0677 Chicago Store, 130 E. Congress St. 622-3341 Internet: http://www.chicagomusicstore.com Dave's Music, 2758 N. Campbell Ave. 881-4362 Folk Shop Musical Treasures, 2525 N. Campbell Ave. 881-7147 Specializes in instruments from around the world, local crafters, traditional folk instruments, and one-of-a-kinds. Guitars, Etc. 5646 E. Speedway Blvd. 748-1111 MetroGnome Music, 4044 E. Speedway Blvd. 320-3780 Internet: http://www.metrognomemusic.com Buy, sell, trade, or accept broken musical instruments to be used as parts. Specialize in used instruments and have a full repair facility. Mountain Music, 3880 W. Ina Rd. 579-1414 Internet: http://www.mountain-music.com Music and Art Center 4720 E. Broadway Blvd. 323-0069 8320 N. Thornydale Rd. 579-2299 Rainbow Guitar, 2550 N. Campbell Ave. 325-3376 (*) The Shyann Kindness Project, 749-4021 Internet: http://www.shyannkindness.org E-mail: shyannsmom@shyannkindness.org Accepts donations of gently used bicycles, books & magazines, musical instruments, sporting goods, toys and other items. Items are used for gift packages given to children living in stressful/poverty situations. Oil - Cooking, Grease & Tallow (back to top) To dispose of small quantities of household cooking oil or grease, collect it in a can with a secure lid, and allow to solidify. Wrap the container in newspapers, and place it in your garbage can on the collection day. NEVER dispose of grease in your drain, as this may eventually clog your sewer line. Grecycle, 628-4300 Internet: http://www.grecycle.com E-mail: info@grecycle.com Accepts household cooking oil, fats, and grease, as well as commercial waste vegetable oil. Tucson Tallow Co. 3928 N. Fairview Ave. 887-0440 Containers and pick-up services available for sufficient quantities of grease and cooking oil; dropoff also available. Tucson/Pima County Household Hazardous Waste Program, 2440 W. Sweetwater Dr. 888-6947 Internet: http://www.tucsonaz.gov/hhw Accepts cooking oil from households along with other household hazardous waste items. Dropoff also available on the first Saturday of each month at Outreach sites. Oil - Motor & Auto Fluids (back to top) Many local service stations and auto part specialty stores accept small quantities of used motor oil, auto batteries and other automotive chemicals for proper disposal. Empty motor oil and other automotive fluid containers may be discarded in your garbage container. Arizona Green Business Program – “Green Shops” The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and AAA Arizona have teamed up to coordinate the Arizona Green Business – Automotive Program. Automotive repair centers certified as “green” by AAA have voluntarily demonstrated their commitment to reduction of hazardous wastes, reuse of supplies, and recycling of shop materials when possible. The first “Green Shops” to earn certification in Arizona are located here in Tucson! All of these locations accept up to 5 gallons of motor oil, along with auto batteries, for recycling. Some locations may also accept other types of automotive fluids. Please call the location near you for more details: AASTRO Transmission & Service, 8150 E. 22nd St. 298-1103 AASTRO Transmission & Service, 4443 W. Ina Rd. # 141. 744-0665 AASTRO Transmission & Service, 5302 E. Speedway Blvd. 325-5500 Arizona Car Care Centers, 4195 W. Ina Rd. 744-4900 Arizona Car Care Centers, 7970 E. Golf Links Rd. 546-1600 Borst Automotive, 1255 S. Swan Rd. 748-8861 BrakeMax, 6560 N. Thornydale Rd. 878-0111 BrakeMax, 7613 N. Oracle Rd. 877-9991 BrakeMax, 7525 S. Houghton Rd. 663-0005 Milex Automotive Service Center, 6911 E. Broadway Blvd. 298-9404 Auto Zone All locations will accept up to 5 gallons of used motor oil as well as used auto batteries for recycling. You can keep and reuse your collection container. Please call the nearest store to confirm that they have space for your oil: 3600 W. Ina Rd. 579-3838 935 W. Prince Rd. 293-3995 2740 N. 1st Ave. 791-3094 3605 E. Grant Rd. 326-4944 1705 W. Speedway Blvd. 624-2424 5609 E. Speedway Blvd. 721-0077 2023 S. 6th Ave. 620-6181 2880 W. Valencia Rd. 908-8505 634 W. Valencia Rd. 294-1900 4451 E. 22nd St. 747-1200 2419 S. Kolb Rd. 751-9669 8616 E. Broadway Blvd. 721-9341 Casa Blanca Exxon, 5960 N. Oracle Rd. 887-6471 Accepts used antifreeze, auto batteries, and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil. Checker Auto Parts All locations will accept up to 5 gallons of used motor oil as well as used auto batteries for recycling. You can keep and reuse your oil collection container. Please call the nearest store to confirm that they have space for your oil: 3601 W. Ina Rd. 744-1932 3630 N. Oracle Rd. 293-2577 7871 N. Oracle Rd. 297-3374 1401 W. Prince Rd. 887-9676 1230 N. Silverbell Rd. 882-8893 1119 S. 6th Ave. 792-6337 3853 S. 6th Ave. 294-2925 617 W. Valencia Rd. 889-8331 2700 W. Valencia Rd. 883-1815 885 E. Grant Rd. 624-4930 3740 E. Grant Rd. 326-8431 4231 E. 22nd St. 326-3044 2540 S. Kolb Rd. 790-4401 8360 E. Broadway Blvd. 885-3723 9095 E. Tanque Verde Rd. # 141. 749-1294 10180 E. Rita Rd. # 100. 663-3302 http://www.cskauto.com/recycling.aspx Large Quantity/Commercial Motor Oil and Antifreeze Recycling Please call these companies to ask about services provided and rates. Arizona Waste Oil Service, 4255 S. Queen Palm Dr. 745-4523 Thermo Fluids, 3410 E. Pennsylvania St. 294-0869. Packing Peanuts & Styrofoam (back to top) Packing "peanuts" can be reused, and many shipping stores will accept this material for reuse. Some stores also accept packing paper, bubble wrap, and foam padding. Please call to check with the store most convenient to you prior to dropping off any materials. Styrofoam (#6 plastic) is not currently accepted in Tucson area curbside recycling programs. Recycling of large quantities of clean styrofoam block may be available for commercial or large quantity producers. Apex Construction Systems, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, (602) 254-1337 Internet: http://www.apexconsys.com E-mail: dhill@apexconsys.com Accepts clean expanded polystyrene (EPS, #6) packaging blocks or building material pieces. No charge for dropoff, commercial/large quantity producers only, contained in bags or boxes. No food-service items accepted. Please call or email for additional information and location. Downtown Don't Waste It/RISE, Inc. 119 E. Toole Ave. 791-2569 Offers a free packing materials exchange including packing peanuts, cardboard box & other packing items. Please call for an appointment to drop off or pick up materials. Please keep packing peanuts in plastic bags. Harvey's ICF Building Materials, LLC, 531 E. 27th St. 571-1424 E-mail: rastraaz@msn.com Grinds polystyrene for recycling, and produces building blocks from recycled polystyrene mixed with cement. Mail Solutions & More, 7272 E. Broadway Blvd. 722-0066 Pack & Ship, 7925 N. Oracle Rd. # A. 297-9977 Pak Mail, 7090 N. Oracle Rd # 178. 797-0355 Parcel Plus, 1451 S. La Canada Dr. Suite 7, Green Valley. 625-3930 Internet: http://www.parcelplus.net Postal Annex Plus, 3400 E. Speedway Blvd, Suite 118; 323-2580 Postal Connection, 8802 E. Broadway Blvd. 886-0647 Post Net 4951 E. Grant Rd. # 105; 881-5445 2818 N. Campbell Ave. 325-4273 (*) St. Mary's Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 1543 W. St. Mary's Rd. 624-4697 Accepts donations of packing materials. Shipping Depot, 3959 E. Speedway Blvd. Suite 311; 326-3118 The UPS Store 7739 E. Broadway Blvd. 885-2300 3661 N. Campbell Ave. 323-3535 3906 W. Ina Rd. 744-9416 3938 E. Grant Rd. 881-7600 7014 E. Golf Links Rd. 748-0350 515 E. Grant Rd. 620-1099 2004 E. Irvington Rd. 889-0077 6336 N. Oracle Rd. 742-6211 4072 E. 22nd St. 747-9800 9420 E. Golf Links Rd. 722-8272 1517 N. Wilmot Rd. 885-2526 405 E. Wetmore Rd. 887-8448 9121 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 749-0277 1645 W. Valencia Rd. 573-1554 1830 E. Broadway Blvd. 798-3646 5425 E. Broadway Blvd. 750-8600 4729 E. Sunrise Dr. 299-2188 6890 E. Sunrise Dr. 299-7177 12995 N. Oracle Rd. 825-1231 8360 N. Thornydale Rd. 744-1356 7320 N. La Cholla Blvd. 531-0800 7850 N. Silverbell Rd. 744-1999 100 S. Houghton Rd. 751-4510 University Postal, 1718 E. Speedway Blvd. 323-2162 Pallets (back to top) Many businesses find themselves either inundated with pallets, or in desperate need of them. The following businesses can provide services for both needs. Pallet Recyclers, 790-7383 Buys and sells reusable 48" x 40" pallets. Quality Pallet and Tree Box Co. 9627 N. Casa Grande Hwy. 744-3889 Buys and sells reusable pallets. State Wide Products Co. 4160 E. Tennessee St. 748-1468 Buys and sells reusable pallets Paper-Shredding and Document Destruction (back to top) Many types of paper are accepted in curbside recycling bins. Please see the Curbside Recycling Guide for items accepted. Shredded office paper is accepted in the City of Tucson Blue Barrel Recycling program and at Neighborhood Recycling Centers, if contained in a clear plastic bag. Shredded paper is not accepted in other local curbside recycling programs. These locations provide office paper collection, shredding, and document destruction services. Arizona Verified Information Destruction (AVID), 8644 E. Getsinger Ln. 623-7588 Internet: http://www.avidshred.com Beacon Foundation Confidential Document Destruction, 308 W. Glenn St. 352-9951 Internet: http://www.beaconsecure.com E-mail: info@beaconsecure.com Community Employment Services, 745-5588, extension 1326 Also offers free pickup of aluminum cans. Friedman Waste Control Systems, 696-0660 Green Valley Lions Recycling Center, 600 N. La Canada Dr. in Green Valley (near library). For more information please contact program manager (Joel Keyte) at 400-3933 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday. Non-profit recycling project; proceeds donated to a variety of local, national & international programs. Co-sponsored by La Canoa Lions. This site accepts a variety of paper, including newspaper, magazines, office paper, catalogs, phone books, junk mail, and paper bags. Also accepts aluminum cans. Miscellaneous items accepted for recycling include Cell Phones, Eyeglasses, frames & cases, and Hearing Aids. Pawn Shops (back to top) Shopping at pawn shops is just one more way to close the reduce-reuse-recycle loop! Pawn shop businesses specialize in previously owned merchandise at relatively low prices. They carry a variety of products ranging from electronics to jewelry to furniture, and much more. Check your telephone directory for a complete listing of local pawn shops, or to find the closest location to you. Plastic Bags (back to top) Plastic bags are an excellent example of the Reduce – Reuse – Recycle options. The best you can do is reduce litter and waste by using a long-lasting shopping bag. The second best option is to reuse the plastic bags when you go shopping. The businesses listed below actually credit you for doing so. You may also reuse the grocery plastic bags to properly dispose of your garbage; just tie them tight to prevent litter and to reduce odors and flies. In the Tucson area, plastic bags should never be disposed of through a curbside or public drop-off recycling service, because the local Materials Recovery Facilities cannot process them, due to cleanliness and marketabilty issues. Nevertheless, should you decide to make the extra effort, you can support certain businesses that have plastic bag collection programs; just make sure that they are clean and empty (i.e., receipts removed); otherwise they can not be processed. Albertsons: Stores offer plastic bag collection containers, as well as a 5 cent bag reuse discount. Internet: http://www.albertsons.com Bashas': Stores offer plastic bag collection containers, as well as a 5 cent bag reuse discount. Internet: http://www.bashas.com Fry's: Stores offer a 5 cent bag reuse discount. Internet: http://www.frysfood.com Ike's Farmers' Market: Stores offer plastic bag collection containers, as well as a 5 cent bag reuse discount. Internet: http://www.ikesfarmersmarket.com Se habla español Safeway: Some stores offer plastic bag collection containers. Internet: http://www.safeway.com Wal-Mart: Stores offer plastic bag collection containers. Internet: http://www.walmart.com Wild Oats: Stores offer a 5 cent bag reuse discount or 5 cent donation to charity. Internet: http://www.wildoats.com Last but not least, plastic bags cause unsightly litter, more so when flown into Tucson’s clean and beautiful urban areas and their pristine desert surroundings. In certain cases the plastic bags can also be a hazard to wildlife and livestock. Please do your part to reduce waste and litter by making it a habit of minimizing your use of plastic bags. Plastic Containers, Buckets and Black Plastic Plant Pots (back to top) In the Tucson area, the only recyclable plastics are the bottles and jugs with a screw-on cap or a neck, marked with a # 1 (PETE) or # 2 (HDPE) and which are not hazardous material containers; therefore, ANY OTHER PLASTIC ITEM IS NOT RECYCLABLE IN THE TUCSON AREA, even if it has a recycling sign. Unless you have an alternative to reuse it, you should dispose of that plastic in the garbage container. Certain businesses and organizations can reuse certain plastic containers. Plastic buckets, plant pots, and pill bottles are not recyclable in Tucson area curbside recycling programs. Reuse or donate them when possible. These businesses and agencies accept or sell clean, reusable black plastic plant pots, clean, reusable white 5-gallon buckets, or empty pill bottles. Please call to confirm if they will accept your specific items. Catalina Heights Nursery, 6074 E. Pima St. 298-2822 Accepts black plastic plant pots (*) Desert Survivors, 1020 W. Starr Pass Blvd. 791-9309 Accepts black plastic plant pots. Other types and colors of reusable pots may also be available free of charge. Eegee's, 3360 E. Ajo Way. 294-3333 Sells clean, used 5 gallon plastic buckets and lids. Household Hazardous Waste Program, 2440 W. Sweetwater Dr. 888-6947 Internet: http://www.tucsonaz.gov/hhw Open Fri & Sat, 8 a.m. to 12 noon Accepts clean, reusable 5 gallon plastic buckets and lids only. (*) The Primavera Foundation, 702 S. 6th Ave. 623-5111, extension 102 Internet: http://www.primavera.org E-mail: volunteers@primavera.org Accepts donations of empty pill bottles without personal information, as well as small plastic film canisters and other similarly sized containers. These types of bottles and containers are reused to dispense personal hygeine products to homeless families in Tucson. Clothing, household appliances and furniture are also accepted for use in transitional housing and emergency services programs. (*) St. Mary's Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 1543 W. St. Mary's Rd. 624-4697 Accepts donations of plastic buckets. Sonoran Desert Nursery, 901 E. 12th St. 791-2334 Accepts black plastic plant pots. (*) Trees for Tucson, 791-3109 Internet: http://www.treesfortucson.org E-mail: tcb@tucsonaz.gov Accepts donations of black plastic plant containers (5 gallon and 15 gallon size). Pickup available for quantities of at least 5 containers. Zee's and Southwestern Mineral: 2990 E. Michigan St. 294-9316 Accepts 5 gallon plastic buckets only. Plastics-Industrial (back to top) Businesses listed below may accept large quantities of industrial-generated plastic waste. Call or email for details. Plastics Recovery, Inc., 1918 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85009. (602) 340-0400 Internet: http://www.plasticsrecycler.com E-mail: plasticsrecovery@mindspring.com Specializes in recycling of post-industrial thermal plastics (no residential or post-consumer plastic products accepted). Tucson Clean & Beautiful Member. Printer/Copier Cartridges-Laser/Inkjet (back to top) Businesses listed below buy, sell or accept used toner, inkjet, or ribbon cartridges, for refill or remanufacture. Arizona Ink, Ltd. 885-1785 Internet: http://www.azink.com E-mail: info@azink.com American Retroworks - West, Inc., Bisbee, AZ. Toll-free, 1-877-382-8501 Internet: http://www.retroworks.net/retroworksdemexico.htm E-mail: rdm@retroworks.com Recycling and disposal management services for computers, televisions, telephones, microwaves, printer cartridges, and many other types of electronics. Arizona Printer Services, 7349 E. Broadway Blvd. 722-4187 Best Computer Products, 4140 W. Ina Rd. Suite 70. 579-0334 Cartridge World Marana, 8295 N. Cortaro Rd. Suite 107. 572-6608 Internet: http://www.cartridgeworldusa.com E-mail: read@cwmarana.com Cartridge World Tucson 4592 E. Broadway Blvd. 325-7979 7292 N. Oracle Rd. 544-4646 9431 E. 22nd St. 298-2424 Internet: http://www.cartridgeworldusa.com E-mail: cartridgeworldtucson@comcast.net Tucson Clean & Beautiful Member Discount Available! Provides inkjet and laser toner cartridge refill services, as well as printer and toner cartridge recycling programs to benefit Tucson Clean & Beautiful and other designated nonprofit organizations. Ink Solution, 3681 N. Campbell Ave. 323-5811 Provides inkjet and toner printer cartridge refill services. Will accept empty used cartridges to benefit Tucson Clean & Beautiful and other designated nonprofit organizations. E-mail: inksolutiontucson@yahoo.com Just Empties... Cartridge Recycling, 2914 N. Indian Ruins Rd. 975-7356 Accepts inkjet and laser printer cartridges to benefit Manos de Dios, helping the poor in Sonora, Mexico. Pick-up and collection bins available. Internet: http://www.justempties.com E-mail: recycle@justempties.com Laser & Computer Options, 920 S. Warren Ave. # 117. 792-0557 Internet: http://www.toner-low.com E-mail: kmoroney@toner-low.com Also sells printers. Laser Rite, 888-5881 Laser Tech, 7739 E. Broadway Blvd. 886-5687 Laser Xperts, 3890 S. Evans Blvd. 886-8301 Internet: http://www.laserxperts.com E-mail: mail@laserxperts.com Also sells used laser printers. Ribbon Recyclers Etc. 3839 N. Oracle Rd. 888-2382 Internet: http://www.ribbonrecyclers.com E-mail: mikebenz@ribbonrecyclers.com Tucson Clean & Beautiful Member Discount Available! Tucson Clean & Beautiful, 791-3109 Internet: http://www.tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org E-mail: tcb@tucsonaz.gov Tucson Clean & Beautiful encourages area residents to help improve the environment and save money at the same time, by purchasing professionally refilled cartridges at locally owned businesses. Some locations offer a discount if an empty cartridge is exchanged and may also accept donations of additional used cartridges to support Tucson Clean & Beautiful and other local community programs. If these local options are not suited to you, prepaid shipping options are available for quantities of inkjet and laser toner cartridges through Tucson Clean & Beautiful, in partnership with EnviroSmart affiliate RecycleFirst. Sporting Goods/Outdoor Equipment (back to top) Purchasing sporting goods and outdoor equipment secondhand is sure to help you save money! Alternately, such items in your storage that are still in good shape, yet of no use to you, can either be sold or donated to the following businesses and organizations. Miller's Surplus, 622-4777 406 N. 6th Ave. 1537 S. Craycroft Rd. Internet: http://www.millerssurplus.com E-mail: millerssurplus@yahoo.com (*) Giving Tree Thrift Shop, 4221 E. 22nd St. # 115. 881-9422 Internet: http://www.thegivingtreeoutreach.org E-mail: 4kids@dakotacom.net Accepts donations of clothing, small appliances, furniture, books & sporting goods. Items are resold in the thrift shop in support of the organization's programs to help homeless children in Tucson. Play It Again Sports Internet: http://www.playitagainsportstucson.com 7280 E. Broadway Blvd. 296-6888 E-mail: broadway@playitagainsportstucson.com 4411 E. Speedway Blvd. 795-0363 E-mail: speedway@playitagainsportstucson.com 4128 N. Oracle Rd. 293-2010 E-mail: oracle@playitagainsportstucson.com (*) St. Mary's Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 1543 W. St. Mary's Rd. 624-4697 Accepts donations of sporting goods. Donations & sale of items to benefit St. Mary's Hospital. (*) The Shyann Kindness Project, 749-4021 Internet: http://www.shyannkindness.org E-mail: shyannsmom@shyannkindness.org Accepts donations of gently used bicycles, books & magazines, musical instruments, sporting goods, toys and other items. Items are used for gift packages given to children living in stressful/poverty situations. 22nd Street Thrift Store, 8099 E. 22nd St. 298-2800 Sells and accepts donations of clothing, books, toys, tools, videos, and other household items. Donations benefit the Tucson Police Foundation. Televisions (back to top) As technology continues to change rapidly from traditional analog tube-style and projection televisions to newer high-definition and flat-screen technologies, interest continues to grow in learning how to properly reuse and recycle televisions. Expediting this technology change is a federal government mandate that broadcast-television over the airwaves be converted to digital technology by February 2009. Some facts regarding televisions that may aid your technology decisions and potential reuse & disposal options: Traditional analog/tube-style televisions will not become obsolete in February 2009. It is not a requirement to buy a new television if your current one works. Cable and satellite television customers do not need to make any changes to their television and related equipment. A cable or satellite converter box already includes digital-to-analog converters. If you do not have paid cable or satellite TV service and use your antenna or "rabbit ears" to pick up a signal, you will need to obtain a digital-to-analog signal converter. These converters are relatively inexpensive, easy to install, and are available at most electronics retailers. In addition, the federal government has made available a limited number of TV Converter Box Coupons to defray most, if not all, of the purchase price of these converters. Please visit the Federal Communications Commission, Digital TV Transition website for more information. The following businesses, organizations, and programs may accept working or non-working televisions for repair, reuse, and recycling. Please contact the listed agency for more information: American Retroworks - West, Inc., Bisbee, AZ. Toll-free, 1-877-382-8501 E-mail: rdm@retroworks.com Accepts working and non-working televisions, working/non-working computers, telephones, microwaves, printer cartridges, and many other types of electronics. City of Tucson Environmental Services - Los Reales Landfill, 5300 E. Los Reales Rd. 791-5151 Accepts working/non-working televisions, computers and other electronics at the CABOP center (computers, antifreeze, batteries, oil, paint). Residential use only. (*) Country Fair White Elephant Shop, 601 N. La Cañada Dr. in Green Valley. 625-4119. Accepts donations of working computers & televisions, along with many other items. Merchandise is offered for resale to benefit schools & organizations in the community. The Freecycle Network This online community provides a free service for people who would like to give away and/or receive reusable items, including televisions and other electronics. Everything posted on locally-based internet/email lists must be free of charge. (*) Habitat for Humanity - HabiStore Home Improvement Center, 3840 S. Palo Verde Blvd. 889-7200 Accepts working televisions, microwaves and other working electronics for resale to benefit Habitat for Humanity programs. (*) Pima Computer Recycling, 1134 S. Park Ave. 623-7162 E-mail: recycle@computerecycling.org Accepts donations of working and non-working televisions, computers, scanners, printers, current software and other computer accessories as well as fax machines, scanners, office supplies, home and office furniture, and many other items. Also provides computer classes for worker retraining and programs for youth. (*) The Salvation Army 2717 S. 6th Ave. 624-1741 701 E. Fort Lowell Rd. 888-9719 6715 E. Tanque Verde Rd. 722-6525 7109 E. Golf Links Rd. 722-5177 Accepts donations of working/non-working televisions and computers, as well as other electronic items. (*) World Care/Tools for Schools, 3538 E. Ellington Pl. 514-1588 Accepts donations of working/non-working televisions and computers, computer accessories, electronics, and many other items. Tires (back to top) It is illegal to dispose of tires in your solid waste container or at the landfill. Residents may take up to 5 tires (off the rim) to any landfill or transfer station, fees may apply. Pima County Ina Road site will accept larger quantities; fees apply. Call 740-3340 for more details on the Pima County Waste Tire program. Tires still showing usable tread can often be sold or given to used tire dealers. Tire retailers may also accept unusable tires for recycling. Please call your local tire dealer for more details. Private landfills do not accept tires. Tools & Machinery (back to top) Tools always come in handy! Consider buying used, or selling/donating those you no longer need. Kent's Tools, 133 E. Grant Rd. 624-8098 E-mail: kentstools@aol.com Tucson Clean & Beautiful Member Discount Available! Buys & sells used tools & machinery. Travel Trailers (back to top) Have an old travel trailer or related parts/accessories on your property that you’d like to get rid of? Check out the local options below. OldTrailerGuy, 2643 N. 1st Ave. 990-9589 The OldTrailerGuy offers free removal to civic organizations, non-profit groups, and individuals, of old travel trailers manufactured from the 1930’s to the 1960’s. Internet: http://www.oldtrailerguy.com E-mail: otg@oldtrailerguy.com Ventana Vintage Trailers, 2643 N. 1st Ave. 990-9589 Travel trailers manufactured from the 1930’s to the 1960’s are accepted for restoration. Also accepts travel trailers parts for old trailers, as well as furniture, appliances, lighting fixtures, cabinet and door hardware, plumbing fixtures, fabrics and other items from the 1930’s to the 1960’s that can be used to restore old travel trailers. Internet: http://www.ventanavintage.com E-mail: thomas@ventanavintage.com Tucson Clean & Beautiful Reduce-Reuse-Recycle Directory for Tucson and Pima County © 1984-2008. Information is for individual use only, and may not be reproduced for commercial use without the express written consent of Tucson Clean & Beautiful. Tucson Clean & Beautiful is not responsible for the content of outside website links. Questions? Comments? Corrections or additions? Contact us! Tucson Clean & Beautiful P.O. Box 27210 Tucson, AZ 85726 Tucson Recycles Info Line (520) 791-5000 tcb@tucsonaz.gov