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Recycling Centers in Tucson, AZ

16 of the 128 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Tucson are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. Suburban Miners

    3820 E Blacklidge Dr, Tucson, AZ 85716

    Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–4pm, Sun closed

    Buys scrap metal
  2. Sims Lifecycle Services

    820 S Euclid Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

    Buys scrap metal
  3. Can-It Recycling and Demolition

    4301 N Plum Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705-2036

    Buys scrap metal
  4. Keeper Of The Grumper Computer & Electronics Recycling

    3219 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719-2103

    Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm

  5. Tucson Tallow Co

    3928 N Fairview Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705-2631

  6. Recyco

    650 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85713-1701

  7. SA Recycling

    3147 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

  8. SA Recycling

    1525 W Miracle Mile, Tucson, AZ 85705

  9. Recycle America

    3909 N Runway Dr, Tucson, AZ 85705

  10. R3ewaste

    2055 E 17th St, Tucson, AZ 85719-6947

  11. Affordable Hauling & Container

    3126 N Los Altos Ave Ste 5, Tucson, AZ 85705

  12. Arizona Recycles LLC

    902 E Hughes Access Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756-9518

  13. Grecycle Arizona, Llc

    7772 S Recycle Ct, Tucson, AZ 85756-5101

  14. AAA Waste Oil

    3219 E 48th St, Tucson, AZ 85713

  15. Sims Recycling Solutions

    820 S Euclid Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

  16. Big Red Rolloffs

    4180 E Illinois St, Tucson, AZ 85714

Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.