Tempe to hold zero waste day

 Tempe’s next Zero Waste Day is Saturday, Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tempe Fire Training Center, 1340 E. University Drive. 

Zero Waste Day events are held four times per year to help residents recycle items, including those not permitted in garbage containers and blue recycling containers. All accepted items are recycled, repurposed, donated for reuse or disposed of properly.  

These events are open to all Tempe and Guadalupe residents and are typically less busy between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.  

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 a student ID from educational institutions located within Tempe. 

The last Zero Waste Day saw 527 cars drive through and 48,573 pounds of waste diverted from the landfill. Tempe thanks those who show up to help protect the environment.    

Accepted items include: 

Paper for shredding: batteries, cleaning products, fluorescent lighting tubes, used oil, paints, soaps, herbicides/fertilizers, gas cylinders, pool chemicals, lawn mowers and other gas-powered items.

Electronics and appliances 

Clothing, furniture, and household items (must be in good condition)

Bicycles and bike parts (new or used)

Pet food and supply donations

Not accepted: commercial or industrial 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. 

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