• Community members attending an outdoor event.

    Plan a Zero Waste Event

    Use our step-by-step guide to reduce waste at your next event through waste prevention, composting, and recycling.

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    Recycle with Confidence

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“We envision a Flagstaff where the local government, residents, and businesses are empowered to reduce the impacts of our consumption and waste.”

— Flagstaff ReThink Waste

Our Community Goals

The ReThink Waste Plan guides Flagstaff’s efforts to reduce waste, conserve resources, and move toward a zero-waste future.

Read the ReThink Waste Plan

  1. Achieve zero waste conditions by 2050 by diverting 90% of materials from the landfill.

  2. Reduce overall waste generation.

  3. Reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with Flagstaff's waste and material consumption.

  4. Increase participation in waste prevention, reuse, composting, and recycling.

Contact us

If your recycling bin is damaged or missing, please contact the City of Flagstaff Solid Waste Section at SolidWasteSolutions@flagstaffaz.gov or 928-213-2110.