Residents can clean out their attics, closets and garages at Tempe’s next Zero Waste Day, which takes place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Tempe Fire Training Center, 1340 E. University Drive.

The latest Zero Waste Day event in November saw 581 cars drive through and 60,731 pounds of waste diverted from the landfill, city release explained.

These free, drive-thru events help residents recycle items not permitted in garbage containers and blue recycling containers. The release noted that this drive-thru event is typically less busy between 9 and 11 a.m.  

Accepted items for the event include: 

• Paper for shredding: office paper, mail, personal paper documents, books  
• 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 

The city does not accept commercial or industrial products and 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, the release stated.

Find a complete list of accepted items, drop-off procedures and detailed event information at tempe.gov/ZeroWaste. 

For those who cannot make it to Zero Waste Day, Tempe’s Household Products Collection Center 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.