The city of Tempe's Field Operations Division  is responsible for the collection and disposal of trash and recycling generated from all residential and some commercial facilities in Tempe.  Solid waste collected by the city of Tempe is taken to the Waste Management Sky Harbor Transfer Station. 

It is our goal to: 

  • recycle as much of our trash as possible,

  • conserve our natural resources,

  • extend landfill life

  • minimize the increasing cost of disposal, and

  • improve the quality of life in our community.

The best way to achieve these goals is source reduction, recycling, composting, and sanitary landfilling. This integrated approach will give us the opportunity to find solid waste solutions that are safe, environmentally responsible and cost effective.

Did you know that the city of Tempe is one of the few cities in the Valley to offer monthly bulk item pick up removal? This service is designed to help residents dispose of large bulky items and yard trimmings that will not fit into their trash can. Please do not litter the alleys with small items that can easily fit into the trash can. The Field Operations Division has provided this service at no additional cost to its residents. Place bulky item materials out by 6 a.m. on Monday for collection during that week.

The city of Tempe also requests your assistance in keeping the alleyways free of litter and weeds. According to City Code, it is the responsibility of each resident to maintain the area behind their fence line to the center of the alley. Periodically cleaning, raking, and pulling weeds in the alley behind your home will help ensure a cleaner, safer, and more beautiful neighborhood.

Please place acceptable recyclables  in your blue recycling barrel. For proper disposal of sharps/used needles consult your pharmacist or place the items in a puncture proof container (e.g. coffee can or hardened plastic container) and secure the lid. After these safety steps have been followed, items must be thrown away in the regular garbage can, not the blue recycling can.
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America Recycles Day Event

America Recycles Day Green Challenge

November 15, 2008
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

2250 W. Broadway, Mesa 

The City of Tempe invites Tempe residents to help the environment by participating in a FREE multi-purpose recycling marathon event on November 15, 2008, in honor of America Recycles Day.  All items brought to this event will be recycled, thereby keeping them out of the landfill.  

Residents are encouraged to participate in the following: 

·        SHRED-A-THON – Bring your confidential documents to be securely shredded, and eliminate the potential for identity theft.  You may even stand by and watch them be shredded.

·        E-WASTE – Recycle your technology equipment, such as computers, cell phones, monitors, etc., in a safe and secure manner. Televisions will not be accepted. For additional information of what can be recycled call Green Tech Assets at (480) 964 3031.

·        NIKE REUSE-A-SHOE PROGRAM – Recycle your old sneakers or sports shoes, and contribute to a good cause.  The material from these recycled shoes goes to build sports courts for Tempe parks.

·        BAG CENTRAL STATION – Bring your plastic shopping bags to have them recycled.

 BONUS!  Each person who participates in this marathon event will receive one FREE Tempe reusable shopping bag.

 This marathon event is being held in partnership with Premier Document Shredding, Green Tech Assets, and NIKE.  The event will be held on November 15, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 2250 W. Broadway, Mesa. 

 For more information of what items can be recycled call the Tempe recycling hot line at (480) 350 8145 or visit www.tempe.gov/recycling. 

You may download the Shred-A-Thon flyer.

Contact Us:                                                                                                                                                         Tempe's Field Operations Office                                                                                                                                  480-350-8265                                                                                                                                                       Recycling Hotline                                                                                                                                                           480-350-8145

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