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CITY OF FLAGSTAFF GUIDELINES FOR TRASH DISPOSALHere are some friendly reminders which will help keep our Flagstaff community clean!

Acceptable Trash Guidelines

• Place all household trash in secured plastic bags to prevent spillage and to keep the container clean

• Materials such as small trimmings and yard debris should fit easily into the container

• Animal wastes should be wrapped in plastic bags and tied

• Household generated diabetic sharps such as needles and syringes must be placed in a sealed sturdy plastic container such as a laundry detergent container. The plastic container must not be clear. It must be sealed with duct tape and the words "Not Recyclable" must be written clearly on the container. This properly labeled and sealed container can then be placed in the trash

• 150 pounds is the maximum weight when full. Lids should be closed

Unacceptable Trash Items The following materials should not be placed in the brown trash container. These materials can harm trash collectors, the equipment, and the environment:

• Liquids of any type - the trash in landfills must be as dry as possible

• Hot coals, ashes or lit cigarettes

• Building and construction debris - dirt / rocks, tree trunks, carpets or large scraps

• Furniture, appliances or auto parts - water heaters, major appliances, couches/chairs, car bumpers, fenders, engine blocks, batteries, items over 50 pounds

• Unwrapped sharp objects - broken glass should be well-wrapped in newspaper before placing it in the trash

• Household Hazardous Waste: CFLs, fluorescent tubes, paint, cleaning fluids, coolant, motor oil, insecticides, solvents, acids, gasoline, pool chemicals, highly flammable liquids, radioactive materials, gardening or toxic chemicals

• Medical waste from home health care services may require special disposal - talk to your doctor or provider about disposal instructions

Flagstaff Young Professionals participated in an Earth Day Community Clean up. The group of driven individuals volunteered to pick up trash around Flagstaff and had a great time talking with local community members about ways to continue to keep our city clean. They picked up over 5 bags of trash and 4 bags of recycling in an hour and a half! The event had over 75 locals participate and was hosted by the Flagstaff Sustainability Program and Arizona Conservation Corps. Bookman's sponsored the event by providing breakfast and giveaways! One final shout out to FYP's group Leader, Dr. Edward Griffin from Natural Grocers, he did a great job educating FYP on sustainability practices! Overall the event was a huge success and we would like to thank the members of FYP that came out and participated. You really made a difference!