City of Tucson

ADEQ to Protect the City of Tucson’s Drinking Water Supply

Central Tucson PFAS Project Moves Forward with $3.3 Million from State Water Quality Assurance Revolving Fund (PHOENIX) Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) officials announced today that field work to address the Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) threat to the City of Tucson’s drinking water supply is well underway and continues moving ahead. ADEQ has dedicated …

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer at a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event The City of Tucson’s Environmental & General Services Department (EGSD) is looking for volunteers. They are bringing back their Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, but instead of it being at one location, they are moving it around the city.  It will be the second Saturday of every month …

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Blue Barrel Recycling Program to Remove Glass

Mayor and Council Votes to Remove Glass from Blue Barrel Recycling Program On Tuesday, Nov. 17, the City of Tucson Mayor and Council voted to remove glass from the residential and commercial blue barrel recycling program.  The blue bins will no longer accept glass. However, drop-off sites will collect glass across the city starting Feb. 1, 2021.   By removing glass …

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ADEQ Public Notice 30-Day Comment Period

30-Day Comment Periods for Proposed AZPDES Permit Coverage Renewal for the City of Tucson MS4 & Pima County MS4 The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Quality Division holds 30-day comment period on proposed renewal of Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permit (AZS000001) coverage to the City of Tucson for their municipal separate storm sewer …

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Tucson Environmental Services is Hosting a Virtual Recycling Q&A

Virtual Recycling Q&A Want to know more about recycling? Now is your chance to ask the recycling experts! Submit your questions ahead of time to recycle@tucsonaz.gov Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM–11:00 AM MST Register for the event ahead of time here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvd-Ghpz8qE9F3YzI_jR7qkWePqZeMO2d9 We will be doing giveaways for those who register! For more …

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