City of Tucson Environmental Services kicks off "Know Where to Throw", a new waste diversion program that will help Tucsonans in need and save landfill space. This new program, which starts today, is intended to inform Tucson about recycling and reuse options available in the community.
Environmental Services is holding a community drive to collect recyclable and reusable items. Four items - crayons, eyeglasses, bras and athletic shoes - will be collected from Ocbober 3 to October 28 at City Hall and City Council Offices.
Crayons will be donated to Parks and Recreation for use in programs for school age children. Eyeglasses will be delivered to the Lions Clubs International, which distributes the glasses worldwide. Bras will be delivered to the Bra Recyclers, a company that provides undergarments to women in need. Athletic shoes will be shipped to Nike, where they are shredded and used for athletic court surfaces and new shoes.
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If you would like to help, bring your stuff to any City Council Ward Office and City Hall. The drop off locations are as follows:
- City Hall, 250 W. Alameda St.
- Ward I Office, 940 W. Alameda St.
- Ward II Office, 7575 E. Speedway Blvd
- Ward III Office, 1510 E. Grant Rd.
- Ward IV Office, 8123 E. Poinciana
- Ward V Office, 4300 S. Park Ave.
- Ward VI Office, 3202 E. 1st St.
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