Showing ordinances that apply to Ajo, AZ
Ajo is an unincorporated community (population 3,039) in Pima County, Arizona. Because Ajo is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Pima County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The recycling requirements rules below are the ones that govern your area.
No mandatory recycling in unincorporated Pima County. Recycling is voluntary at county drop-off centers. Pima County Code Chapter 7.21 governs solid waste collection.
Unlike the City of Tucson, unincorporated Pima County has no mandatory curbside recycling program. Residents may bring recyclables (cardboard, paper, aluminum, glass, plastics 1-2) to county drop-off sites or subscribe to private recycling haulers. Pima County Code Chapter 7.21 regulates solid waste collection generally but does not impose recycling mandates on single-family residences. The county encourages recycling through education programs and periodic collection events. Businesses generating more than four cubic yards of waste per week must contract with licensed haulers who may offer recycling services.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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