Tucson provides curbside single-stream recycling through blue bins collected weekly. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, glass bottles, metal cans, and plastics #1-5 and #7. Contamination from non-recyclable items is a significant challenge. While recycling is encouraged, it is not mandatory for residential customers.
Recycling bins are provided free to residential customers. Single-stream recycling means all recyclables go in one bin — no sorting required. Common contaminants that should NOT go in the blue bin include plastic bags, food-soiled containers, styrofoam, and garden hoses. Commercial properties are required to have recycling programs. The city periodically updates its accepted materials list based on market conditions.
Residential recycling is voluntary, so there are no penalties for non-participation. However, contaminated recycling bins may not be collected, and repeated contamination can result in the recycling bin being removed.
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