Recycling

Author:

Martin AgundezSanitation Crew LeaderSolid Waste

Summary:

The City of Yuma recycles! The Public Works Department maintains two convenient 24-hour drop-off locations to process your recyclables.

Last Updated:

5/22/2009

The City of Yuma Recycles!

City of Yuma residents are encouraged to take advantage of our two convenient drop-off sites to recycle:Recyclable items: plastic bottle, aluminum can and paper.

  • Aluminum & Steel Cans: soda cans, soup cans, vegetable cans and more.
  • Cardboard: old cartons, toy packaging and clean pizza boxes.
  • Paper: newspapers, magazines, books, glossy sales papers and more.
  • Plastics: milk and juice containers, detergent bottles and any other household plastics

Please Remember

  • You do NOT have to separate your recyclables. They may be dumped loosely into any of the site containers.
  • Recyclables should be washed out to prevent contamination.
  • Break down cardboard boxes into smaller pieces.
  • At this time we do NOT accept glass.

Recycling drop-off site on 13th Street and 2nd Avenue.Recycling drop-off site on 17th Street and 45nd Avenue.
Left: 13th Street and 2nd Avenue location. Right:17th Street and 45th Avenue location

Drop-Off Locations

The City of Yuma maintains recycling bins at two convenient locations:

The bins at both sites are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Drop-Off Recycling Site at 13th Street and 2nd AvenueDrop-Off Recycling Site at 17th Street and 45th Avenue
Left: Drop-Off Recycling Site at 13th Street and 2nd Avenue
Right: Drop-Off Recycling Site at 17th Street and 45th Avenue

More Information

For more information about the City of Yuma's recycling program, please contact the Solid Waste Division of Public Works

Please check your local phone listings for other recycling options.

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