America Recycles Day Events
Celebrate America Recycles Day with the City of Tucson
To celebrate America Recycles Day (Nov. 15), The Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD) will be hosting with a week of educational events to celebrate America Recycles Day (Nov. 15) .
Below is a schedule of the week:
- Saturday, Nov. 14 – Collection Event
- Firstly, the EGSD and Tucson Clean and Beautiful are hosting a contactless collection event to kick off America Recycles Day. We will be collecting clothing, electronic waste (working or not), and documents for shredding. The event is be drive-thru style and contactless indeed. Face coverings are required.
- The event is at 4004 S. Park Ave. on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- For more details, visit the event page
- Sunday, Nov. 15 – America Recycles Day
- Check the EGSD Facebook page for a fun recycling quiz
- Take the quiz here now: Quiz
- Monday, Nov. 16 – Zero Waste Challenge Begins
- Check the EGSD Facebook page
- Tuesday, Nov. 17 – 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
- The event will be on Zoom from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- In order to attend, please register ahead of time here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvd-Ghpz8qE9F3YzI_jR7qkWePqZeMO2d9
- We will be giving away prizes, but only if you register
- Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Virtual MRF Tour
- We will be showing a virtual tour video of our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) where recyclables are processed.
- Afterward, the video will be posted on the EGSD Facebook page and EGSD Youtube
- Thursday, Nov. 19 – Virtual Waste Diversion Town Hall
- Learn more about waste diversion options within the City of Tucson. We want to hear from you and get feedback, of course! This will indeed be an open discussion with YOU.
- City of Tucson residents only are the target audience for this event.
- Use this link to register ahead of time in order to attend: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoc-usqDojH93vyBDNW-TE9nL8PO4gWi1B?_x_zm_rtaid=ezLwtc0fSOm3QL8QirtlAA.1604439230898.9300ad7735b9b543df45d5bfe01a5057&_x_zm_rhtaid=692
- Friday, Nov. 20 – Virtual HHW Tour
- Lastly, We will be showing a virtual tour video of our Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility.
- Additionally, the video will be posted on the EGSD Facebook page and EGSD Youtube