What We Take and Where It Goes Tempe is committed to managing waste responsibly and works


What We Take and Where It Goes

Tempe is committed to managing waste responsibly and works closely with its partners to ensure the material is diverted from the landfill and recycled or reused. Here is an overview of what we take on Zero Waste Day and where it all goes.

Food donations NOT at January or August events. Only April and November Zero Waste Days.

Non-perishable, unopened items including peanut butter, canned meats and soups, dried and canned beans, 100 fruit juices, boxed meals, canned vegetables and fruit, granola bars, whole wheat pasta, multi-grain cereals, oatmeal, macaroni and cheese

The Tempe Community Action Agency, a local nonprofit that works to alleviate homelessness, hunger and poverty and houses Tempes largest food pantry, will be onsite collecting the food items listed above.

Plastic bags and wrap NOT at January or August events. Only April and November Zero Waste Days.

Grocery bags, newspaper bags, Ziploc-type bags, cereal box liners, air pillows, bubble wrap and wrap from bathroom tissue, paper towels, cases of beverages and other products. Bags must be completely empty and dry.

Recycled by Trex in Nevada and turned into decking, bird houses, benches and other products.

Paper for shredding

Office paper, mail, other personal paper documents, magazines, books in poor condition

Documents are securely shredded and recycled by ASDD Document Destruction, a branch of the Tempe nonprofit, the Centers for Habilitation, which provides support and opportunities for people with physical and developmental disabilities.

Styrofoam NOT at January or August events. Only April and November Zero Waste Days.

We will take Styrofoam packaging blocks, materials and peanuts only no water soluble. Unable to take egg cartons, cups, plates or trays.

Building materials NOT at January or August events. Only April and November Zero Waste Days.

Must be in good condition with no major repairs required. Kitchen and bath cabinets, doors, windows, shutters, toilets, sinks, vanities, garbage disposals, counter tops, bricks, block, lumber no nailsscrews, grills, fountains, pool equipment, light fixtures, hardware items hinges, lock sets, miscellaneous and unpainted, undamaged drywall in at least 2 by 2 strips.

Recycled and reused by Stardust Building Supplies, a nonprofit organization that operates three Valley thrift stores which sell salvaged and gently-used building materials.

Tires

Automobile tires are accepted. No bicycle or truck tires.

Tires are taken to the Southeast Waste Tire Collection Site run by the Maricopa County Waste Resources Recycling Department and recycled into many items including crumb rubber, which is used in asphalt.

Clothing, furniture and household items

Items should be in good condition. Clothing, shoes, purses, belts, bedding, towels, toys, stuffed animals, books, cooking accessories, furniture, home dcor, housewares, jewelry, tools, musical instruments, sports equipment.

Sold for reuse and recycled by Goodwill of Central Arizona which diverted over 100 million pounds of material from the landfill through reuse and recycling in 2015.

Household hazardous waste

Pool chemicals, toilet bowl cleaner, drain cleaner, ammonia cleaner, spot cleaner, oven cleaner, copper cleaner, lye, insecticides, herbicides, latex paint, oil based paints and stains, acetone nail polish remover, paint thinners, glue, automotive oil, antifreeze, battery acid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, liquefied petroleum gas cylinders, gasoline, lighter fluid, lubricants WD-40, aerosol cans, soaps, waxes, perfume, adhesives,CFL bulbs, batteries, over-the-counter medication

Eighty-six to ninety-three percent of the hazardous materials collected are reused or recycled locally, regionally or nationally. Some products are redistributed to Tempe residents for free at the Household Products Collection Center.

Electronics, computer equipment and appliances

Working or non-working items accepted. PCs, laptops, monitors, power cords, printers, cabling, mice, keyboards, hard drives, tablets, cell phones,CDs, DVDs, printer cartridges, calculators, stereos, VCRs, TVs, power strips, microwaves, washersdryers, refrigerators, freezers. Lawn mowers and other gas-powered items are okay as long as gas is removed.

All items are recycled by Veolia, a North American electronics recycling company with a facility in Phoenix.

Scrap metal

Copper wire and tubing, steel, aluminum, cast aluminum, brass, brass shells, wire scrap

SA Recycling in Phoenix currently recycles all scrap metal for the City of Tempe.

Bikes, repair stands and bike parts NOT at January or August events. Only April and November Zero Waste Days.

Second-hand bikes, new or used repair stands and new or used bike parts including cables, pedals, brakes, seats, tires, handle bars, etc.

All items will be donated to the Recycle-a-Bicycle program, a partnership between the City of Tempe PD, Fire Medical Rescue, Public Works and the City Managers Office and Tempe Elementary School District 3s Gililland Middle School. The program teaches students bike repair, maintenance, safety and biking as a sustainable transportation mode and also fosters health, development, stewardship and empowerment within its students.


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What We Take and Where It Goes

Tempe is committed to managing waste responsibly and works
What We Take and Where It Goes

Tempe is committed to managing waste responsibly and works
What We Take and Where It Goes

Tempe is committed to managing waste responsibly and works

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