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Clean out your attics, closets and garages of unwanted items and dispose of them for reuse, recycling and repurposing at Tempe’s next Zero Waste Day from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the Tempe Fire Training Center, 1340 E. University Drive. Tempe residents love their Zero Waste Day events and attendance grows with each event! The April event saw 675 cars drop 67,061 pounds of waste that was diverted from the landfill. Tempe thanks those who support this local event.
♻️ About Zero Waste Day
These free, drive-thru events help residents recycle items not permitted in garbage containers and blue recycling containers. If you haven’t attended an event, clean house and come see what it’s all about. Hint: this drive-thru event is typically less busy between 9 and 11 a.m. Swing through then for the fastest experience.
♻️ Accepted items for the event include:
? Paper for shredding: office paper, mail, personal paper documents, books in poor condition
? Household hazardous waste: all types of batteries, cleaning products, fluorescent lighting tubes, used oil, paints, soaps, herbicides/fertilizers, gas cylinders, pool chemicals, lawn mowers and other gas-powered items
? Styrofoam chunks: packing blocks, ice chests, other large pieces
? Electronics and appliances: personal computers, laptops, monitors, power cords, printers, cabling, mice, keyboards, hard drives, tablets, cell phones, DVDs, printer cartridges, calculators, stereos, VCRs, VHS, cassette tapes, TVs, power strips, microwaves, washers/dryers, refrigerators, freezers
? Clothing, furniture, and household items (must be in good condition): clothing, shoes, purses, belts, bedding, towels, toys, stuffed animals, books, cooking accessories, furniture, home décor, housewares, jewelry, tools, musical instruments, sports equipment
? Bicycles and bike parts (new or used): bikes, repair stands, cables, pedals, brakes, seats, tires, handlebars
? Pet food and supply donations: bedding, brushes, leashes, collars, cages, kennels, humane traps, non-perishable cat and dog food (opened or unopened), perishable cat and dog food (unopened), pet bowls, cat litter, cat furniture, clean towels and blankets (tears and rips are okay), pet toys, terrariums, bird cages
? Food donations (non-perishable, non-expired, unopened): peanut butter, canned meats and soups, dried and canned beans, fruit juices, boxed meals, canned vegetables and fruit, granola bars, whole wheat pasta, multi-grain cereals, oatmeal, macaroni and cheese
❌ Please note, the following items are not accepted at Tempe’s Zero Waste Days: commercial or industrial products, hazardous waste, plastic bags and wraps, mattresses, car seats, bulk trash, small foam items (foam peanuts, cups, plates, takeout containers or egg cartons), pet medications or pets for surrender. Items delivered in trash bags will not be accepted for health and safety reasons.
Proof of Tempe or Guadalupe residency is required. Accepted identification forms include a current driver’s license, lease/rental agreement, mail with name and address, most recent Tempe Water utility bill, or student ID from educational institutions located within Tempe.
Find a complete list of accepted items, drop-off procedures and detailed event information at tempe.gov/ZeroWaste.
♻️ Can’t make it?
For those who cannot make it to Zero Waste Day, Tempe’s Household Products Collection Center (HPCC) offers a year-round drive-thru for dropping off household hazardous waste and other recyclable products. Visit tempe.gov/HPCC for information on operating hours and a full list of accepted items.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Tempe Fire Training Center, 1340 E University Drive,Tempe,AZ,United States