Infrastructure & Utilities

The Greater Tucson Metropolitan Area is served by a number of organizations, both public and private, in the provision of basic utilities and services to local residents. Below is a listing of the major utility companies and their telephone numbers.

Utilities in Arizona are regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission.

PRIVATE UTILITIES

Electricity

Tucson Electric Power Company - TEP provides electrical service to most area residences and businesses. Its Customer Service Office is open 7:30 am - 6:00 pm (M-F).

Gas

Southwest Gas Corporation - Southwest Gas provides gas service to most area residences and businesses. Its Customer Service Office is open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (M-F).

PUBLIC UTILITIES

Public Transportation

City of Tucson - The Transportation Department also operates Tucson’s metropolitan transit system, including Sun Tran Buses and special transport vans, or Van Tran, for those with special needs. For more information on the Transportation Department, visit the Department’s Web Site.

Recycling

City of Tucson - The Solid Waste Management Department provides residential collection of recyclable materials. Click here to learn more about the Solid Waste Department’s Recycling programs.

Street Maintenance

City of Tucson - The Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining City streets, street signs, traffic signals and street lighting. For more information on the Transportation Department, visit the Department’s Web Site.

Pima County - Pima County’s Transportation & Flood Control Department oversees County streets and roads, as well as the region’s flood control operations.

State of Arizona - The State Department of Transportation maintains the region’s designated State routes, including Interstate 10.

Sewers

Pima County Wastewater Management operates the sewer system in the metropolitan Tucson area, including the City of Tucson. For information, please call 520-740-6609.

Trash Pickup/Landfills

City of Tucson - The Solid Waste Management Department provides residential and commercial refuse collection for City residents and businesses. Billing for refuse collection is included in your monthly water bill. To visit the Solid Waste Department’s Web Site, click here.

Pima County - Refuse collection outside of City limits is handled by private contractors. You may find a list of these companies in the U.S. West Yellow Pages under “garbage.” Additional information is available from Pima County regarding refuse pickup and landfill operations.

Water

Tucson Water Department - Provides water service to most City residents and a large number of other area communities.

To visit Tucson Water’s Web Site, click here.

(information courtesy of City of Tucson website)