SASWMA — Southern Arizona Solid Waste Management Association. We help Tucson, Pima County & Cochise County recycle right, compost more, waste less and keep the Sonoran Desert clean for the next 100 years.
SASWMA.org unites cities, haulers, schools, tribal partners and 340+ volunteers. Since 1998 we turn confusing trash rules into simple daily habits: what goes in blue bin, how to compost in heat, where to bring paint, batteries and e-waste.
From Sahuarita to Oro Valley, from South Tucson to Green Valley — we run education, advocacy and hands-on cleanups so nothing valuable ends in the desert or landfill.
City + County + UA unite to fix overflowing landfills.
One clear recycling list for all Southern AZ.
12 drop sites + home bins for desert climate.
50% diversion goal. You are part of it.
Heat, dust, monsoon — Arizona waste needs Arizona solutions. Pick a service, we guide you step-by-step.
Paper, cans, bottles, jugs & tubs only. No bags, no food, no tanglers. Free fridge magnet + app reminders.
What goes in? →Countertop pails, backyard tumblers that survive 110°F, plus 12 drop-off sites from Marana to Vail.
Find drop site →Paint, batteries, pesticides, TVs, tires. 24 free Saturdays/year. No line, drive-through, bilingual staff.
Event calendar →Assemblies, garden grants, field trips to Los Reales. Kids audit cafeteria waste and lead change.
Invite us →Restaurants, offices, Airbnb: waste audit, staff training, compost pickup deals. Save $2,400/yr avg.
Book audit →Santa Cruz, Rillito, Pantano washes. Gloves, grabbers, water provided. 2 hours = 300 lbs removed.
Join crew →Independent audit with Pima County + City of Tucson. Every ton diverted saves $68 tipping fee and 1.2 tons CO₂.
Pima County Fairgrounds, 8am–12pm. Bring paint (10 gal max), batteries, electronics, tires (5 max). ID + proof of residency. Last time: 1,840 cars in 4 hours, zero wait over 12 min.
5-lb bucket, $8/month, finished compost back in spring. Sites: Himmel Park, Reid Park, Oro Valley Library, Green Valley, Sahuarita, Marana + 6 schools. Odor-free, javelina-proof bins.
Every 1st Saturday, Dunbar Pavilion. Fix lamps, bikes, jeans. 73% fix rate, 2,100 lbs saved.
Grants $500 for gardens + recycling stations. 42 schools already in.
Your group + 1 mile + quarterly cleanup. Sign + social shoutout included.
Sorting tips, event recaps, city policy changes and desert zero-waste stories. Click to read full guide.
No news yet — check back after our next cleanup! Meanwhile explore about us.
Bilingual help EN/ES • Mon–Sat 8am–6pm • Free for Pima County residents.
The 6 questions our hotline gets every day in Tucson.
📍 4625 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712
🕘 Tue–Sat 9am–5pm
📞 (520) 555-0148
✉️ hello [at] saswma [dot] org
Free parking • Bike rack • Water refill • Kids corner • Bilingual staff. Drop e-waste anytime in lobby bins.