Tomatoes are also very acidic on the outside of the body, which is one reason they can cause irritation to the mouth for many people if theyâre eaten in excess. But once consumed, raw tomatoes also promote alkalinity in the blood. And while cooked tomatoes do improve the lycopene uptake in the body, (the antioxidant theyâre so well-known for), other nutrients in tomatoes are actually higher when eaten in raw form. Theyâre also more acidic when cooked.
Residential Trash Collection. Trash is collected once a week, on the same day as recycling collection. The total cost of this service ranges from $15.00 to $16.75, depending on the container size. Fees are included in your Utility Services bill, which also includes Tucson Water and Pima County Sewer charges. Find your pickup day here.
1 Residential garbage disposals with a 1/3 horsepower (HP) motor cost about $50-$115; a 1/2 HP model runs around $60-$180; disposals with a 3/4 HP motor are about $120-$350; and 1 HP motors can be $150-$380 depending on brand name and quality of construction. Installation typically takes about 1-2 hours for a straightforward replacement and 2-3 hours or more if it's necessary to add electrical wiring or plumbing, so installation can cost anywhere from $50-$450 but generally is about $80-$150.