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Waste and Recycling Workers Week

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Show your appreciation for Tempe’s solid waste staff! June 17-21 is Waste and Recycling Workers Week. 

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Beyond your bin, there is a dedicated team of highly-skilled professionals working to ensure your trash, recycling and green waste is disposed or repurposed properly in a timely and reliable manner. From equipment operators and fleet mechanics to customer services and administrative staff, a variety of professionals work together to ensure this critical service is provided to Tempe year-round. 

Take a moment this week to recognize their important work and join Tempe in giving thanks 

  • When you see your neighborhood truck operator, say hi! Alternatively, send your thanks in an email or call Tempe 311 at 480-350-4311. 

  • Email us for a free yard sign! Please include your address. Yard signs available while supplies last. Post your yard sign for our drivers to see on their routes. Alternatively, we love art. Feel free to make a sign of your own.

  • Make chalk art on the sidewalk.  

  • Share your photos and stories with Tempe on social media. @TempeGov on Facebook, Instagram and X. 

About solid waste  

Tempe’s solid waste and fleet staff make up the Public Works Department’s Field Operations Solid Waste Division. This division protects public health and safety by collecting, processing and transporting trash, recycling and green waste for proper disposal, reuse and repurposing.  

Find your schedule for garbage, recycling and bulk/uncontained garbage and green organics collection. 

See accepted items for recycling in your blue bin. 

Learn about Tempe’s landfill diversion and composting goals.