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Los Reales Landfill
5300 E. Los Reales Road 
                Los Reales Landfill New Entrance Facilities

The City of Tucson's Los Reales Landfill located at 5300 E. Los Reales Road has begun development and design for new entrance facilities for the landfill.  The new entrance will be accessed from Craycroft Road and will include new Scale Facilities, Drop-off areas for recyclables, a Self-Haul Convenience Center and Administrative Offices with a Visitor Center.  A general overview of the proposed traffic circulation plan and preliminary site design are illustrated on the plan (see below).  This project is in the planning and design stages which are scheduled for completion in one year.  Construction of the new entrance facility will begin thereafter.

Los Reales Master Plan - Fact Sheet
Los Reales Illustrated Plan



(South on Craycroft off I-10)
Information:
Monday-Friday: (520) 791-4183
Saturday-Sunday: (520) 791-5151 
Hours:
Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Closed:
New Year’s Day * Fourth of July 
Thanksgiving Day * Christmas Day

Residential Rates

  • Any covered load 2000 pounds or less $10
  • Any covered load more than 2000 pounds $30 per ton
  • Tires- Up to (5) rimmed or unrimmed tires $10 (No oversize or commercial tires accepted)
    Uncovered loads will be charged an additional $5

    Commercial Rates
    Commercial customers are charged $30 per ton for covered loads. An additional $5 fee is charged for uncovered loads. Los Reales Landfill does not accept commercial recycling – call 791-5000 for information about commercial recycling.

    Call (520) 791-3171 for landfill account information or to set up an account.

    Note: Call (520) 791-4183 to arrange special handling.  Call (520) 791-5151 to provide the required 24-hour advance notice for residential waste hauled in commercial vehicles.

    Scrap Metal
    Residents may also bring metal appliances and other scrap metal items to Los Reales for recycling at no charge. No automobiles are accepted.
    Acceptable scrap metal:

  • Metal
  • Refrigerators
  • Stoves
  • Washers
  • Dryers
  • Coolers
  • Hot Water Heaters
  • Pressurized Gas Containers
  • Propane Tanks

    Hazardous Waste
    Do not place these materials in garbage containers or bring them to the landfill – they cannot be be buried at the landfill.

    • Explosives or ammunition
    • Pressurized gas containers
    • Radioactive Wastes  
    • Bulk Liquids  
    • Sludge    
    • Fertilizers*
    • Pesticides*
    • Herbicides*
    • Solvents*
    • Photo Chemicals*
    • Pool Chemicals*
    • Hobby Chemicals*
    • Household cleaners*
    • Unidentified substances & items labeled: Acid, Toxic, Flammable, Caustic, Poison, or Warning*

    * Asterisked materials are accepted at Household Hazardous Waste collection sites.

    Neighborhood Recycling Center
    One of the City’s neighborhood recycling centers is located at Los Reales Landfill. Residents and small businesses may bring their recyclables to centers at no charge.

    • Environmental Services Customer Service: 791-3171
      Recycling Info Line: 791-5000
      Recycling E-mail:
      recycle@tucsonaz.gov

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