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Ask Zero: Know Before You Throw
If you're not sure what items should be recycled, reused, composted, or landfilled, just ask Zero!
Search for specific waste items to find out the best and safest way to get rid of it in the City of Phoenix.
Zero the Recycling Raptor
Zero the Recycling Raptor is the mascot and special ambassador for our Zero Waste Team. He made his first public appearance in 2021 and has been getting kids excited about recycling ever since. He goes with our Zero Waste Team to remind people how easy it is to recycle right. His name is meant to remind people of our goal of becoming a zero waste city by 2050.