Cerocycling

Welcome to Cerocycling: Cero’s unique reuse & recycling program where we keep otherwise disposed of materials in circulation and help Tucsonans with difficult-to-recycle items. The items collected by Cero are redistributed at no cost back to community members and local organizations. 

Cerocycling is built around these three concepts: 

Reuse
Keeping items in use and in circulation before they need to be disposed of.

Freecycling
Mixing in mutual aid and providing no-cost items to the community.

Specialty Recycling
Making it easy and convenient to recycle specialty items.

What’s Accepted:

• *Cardboard Boxes
• **Clean Glass Jars with Lids
• Clothing
• Fabric
• Electronic Waste
• Writing Instruments
• Prescription Pill Bottles
• Takeout Utensils
• New Hygiene Items
• Razor Blades & Cartridges

*No boxes under 6in, or oversized boxes
*No appliance or furniture boxes
*Boxes can be broken down or neatly stacked
**Keep all glass separate and clearly visible to prevent breakage

Learn more about the TerraCycle programs we're signed up for.

General Guidelines:

• Drop off at Cero only during open hours
• Items must be clean, organized and separated by type
• All glass should be clearly visible to prevent breakage
• Place items into their designated baskets out front of our shop
• For larger drop offs, bring items inside and place by our mural

What’s Not Accepted:

• Molded cardboard 
• Styrofoam of any kind
• Beauty Product Packaging
• Used hygiene/beauty products

For Everything Else, We Recommend: 

• The Free Store
• FreeCycle.org
• Listing free to Facebook Marketplace, Craiglist, OfferUp
• Posting to your local Buy Nothing Groups on Facebook

Where Does Cero Give?

• The Primavera Foundation
• The Beacon Group
• The Lot on 22nd
• Tucson Food Share
• After School Anarchy
• Community Care Tucson
• Spreading Threads
• and more!

Interested in being a Cerocycling Volunteer? Email hello@cerotucson.com to get involved.