The City of Tempe operates three community recycling centers.  Residents can commingle, or mix, all accepted recyclables into the containers; it is unnecessary to separate the various items.  Accepted recyclables include:  broken down cardboard boxes, paper, food boxes, mail, beverage cans, food cans, glass bottles, glass and plastic jars, jugs and plastic bottles and caps.

Do not bag recyclables. 

Plastic grocery bags are not accepted; these can be recycled at your local grocery store. 

Community Recycling Center Locations

1. Arizona Historical Society Museum, 1300 N. College Avenue
2. Jaycee Park, 817 W. 5th Street (entrance on Hardy Road
3. Library Complex, 3500 S. Rural Road, southwest corner of Rural Road and Southern Avenue

Illegal Dumping

Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute Section 13-1603, violators, including landscapers, contractors and construction workers, will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

To report illegal dumping, please call Tempe 311 at 480-350-4311.