Trash & Recycling Education

As part of our ongoing educational efforts, we offer a variety of materials and information to residents and school educators on trash collection and recycling topics.

Request a Speaker

Staff is available to visit your school or community group gathering to speak about the importance of recycling. Presentations are typically 15-30 minutes in length and can be tailored to your specific group. To request a speaker, please email us at waste.info@mesaaz.gov.

Facility Tours

Mesa does not own its own landfill or recycling facility so we are unable to accommodate these types of requests.

Scout Troops

Groups of 15 or more scouts may request a recycling presentation. Presentations are held Monday - Thursday during normal business hours at the Solid Waste Office, 730 N. Mesa Dr. Please email us at waste.info@mesaaz.gov  to request a troop presentation. A staff member will contact you.

YouTube Videos

Aluminum & Plastic Wrap



To-Go Containers



Toilet Paper & Tissues



Plastic Utensils



Paper Towels & Napkins



Beverage Containers



Refuse the Bag



Are Reducing & Reusing Better Options?



Contamination



Wishful Recycling



Are Greasy Pizza Boxes Accepted?



What About Diapers?



Plastic Bags & Shrink Wrap?



Are Hoses & Cords Accepted?



Is Scrap Metal Accepted?



Pouches...Recyclable Or Not?



What About Food Waste?



Are Foam Products Recyclable



What About Yard Waste?



What To Do With Textiles?



Plastic Bag Recycling



What Happens To Your Recyclables?



Recycling Myth #1



Recycling Myth #2



Garbage Truck Safety



Garbage Truck Safety Ride-A-Long