activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 19
- Accept and process recyclable materialsAccepts a range of recyclable materials including steel, aluminum, specific plastics (#1, #2, #5), cardboard, and glass at a multi-stream recycling facility, with weekly in-house sorting of plastics and cans to ensure quality control.
- Accept and process specified recyclable materials Reusable Item Collection & RedistributionAccepts and recycles specific types of plastics (#1, #2, #5), all steel and aluminum, cardboard, and glass. Materials are sorted in-house weekly to ensure quality control and proper recycling streams.
- Collect and divert styrofoam and non-recyclable plastics for reuse Plastic Upcycling and Organic Waste CompostingCollects styrofoam packing peanuts and other non-recyclable plastics to divert them from landfills and repurpose them for reuse in packaging and other applications.
- Collect and divert styrofoam packing peanuts for reuse Plastic Upcycling and Organic Waste CompostingCollects styrofoam packing peanuts and diverts them from landfills for reuse in packaging, supporting waste reduction and circular material use.
- Egg Carton Exchange Program Reusable Packaging & Container ProgramsOperates an egg carton exchange program where they accept and redistribute dozen cardboard egg cartons for reuse by individuals, chicken owners, or farmers.
- Maintain multi-stream recycling operationsOperates a multi-stream recycling facility where different recyclable materials are processed separately to maintain quality and compliance with recycling standards.
- Multi-Stream Recycling Facility OperationOperates a multi-stream recycling facility that accepts and sorts various materials including specific types of plastics (#1, #2, #5), all types of steel and aluminum, cardboard, and glass, to reduce waste sent to landfills.
- Operate 24/7 recycling drop-off locationsOperates three recycling drop-off sites in Sedona and Jerome that are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing continuous public access to recycling services.
- Operate 24/7 recycling drop-off locationsOperates three 24-hour recycling drop-off sites in Sedona and Jerome, providing continuous public access for recycling. These locations accept a range of materials including plastics, aluminum, steel, cardboard, and glass.
- Operating 24/7 Recycling Drop-off LocationsOperates three 24-hour, 7-day-a-week recycling drop-off sites in Sedona and Jerome for various materials.
- Provide recycling education and outreach Recycling & Waste Education ProgramsOffers educational outreach and public recycling education to promote proper recycling practices and community engagement in waste reduction.
- Provide recycling education and outreach Recycling & Waste Education ProgramsOffers educational outreach to the public on recycling practices, accepted materials, and sustainability. This includes a newsletter with recycling tips, local events, and sustainability initiatives.
- Reduce landfill waste through recycling Plastic Upcycling and Organic Waste CompostingDiverts post-consumer waste from local landfills by recycling and reusing materials such as plastics, metals, cardboard, and styrofoam.
- Reusable Box Provision Reusable Packaging & Container ProgramsProvides reusable boxes for a fee of $1 each during business hours.
- Run egg carton exchange program Reusable Packaging & Container ProgramsOperates a reuse program for cardboard egg cartons, accepting only dozen-sized cartons and redistributing them to individuals, chicken owners, and farmers for continued use.
- Run egg carton exchange program Reusable Packaging & Container ProgramsOperates a reuse program accepting only cardboard dozen egg cartons and redistributing them to individuals, chicken owners, or farmers for continued use.
- Sell reusable boxes Reusable Packaging & Container ProgramsProvides reusable boxes for sale at $1 each during business hours to support sustainable packaging and reuse practices.
- Sell reusable boxes Reusable Packaging & Container ProgramsProvides reusable boxes for sale at $1 each during business hours to promote reuse and reduce waste.
- Styrofoam Packing Peanut Collection and Reuse Reusable Packaging & Container ProgramsCollects styrofoam packing peanuts for reuse, diverting them from landfills and utilizing them in packaging.
capacity building · 1
- Public Recycling Education Recycling & Waste Education ProgramsProvides educational outreach and information to the public on accepted materials, recycling tips, local events, and sustainability initiatives through a newsletter.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Clear Material Acceptance Policies and Sorting Systems material_managementMaintains a transparent list of accepted and non-accepted materials and utilizes a multi-bin sorting system to guide recycling efforts and ensure efficient processing.
- Clear material acceptance and sorting systems material acceptance policyUses a clear list of accepted and non-accepted materials, combined with a multi-bin recycling system, to improve sorting accuracy and streamline processing.
- Community engagement through communication and participation community participationEngages the community through newsletters and participatory opportunities to promote sustainable behaviors, fostering ongoing involvement in recycling and waste reduction efforts.
- Convenient access via drop-off network convenient-access_drop-off_networkUses a network of conveniently located drop-off sites within city limits to increase community participation in recycling by reducing barriers to access.
- Facilitating Community Access to Recycling convenient_access_drop_off_networkProvides convenient and accessible recycling options through a network of drop-off sites within city limits to encourage community participation in waste reduction efforts.
- Innovation in waste reduction solutions innovationDevelops and implements innovative approaches to improve waste reduction outcomes, going beyond conventional methods to address evolving challenges.
- Prioritizing and Facilitating Reuse reusePrioritizes reuse as a waste reduction strategy and operates programs, such as a packing peanut exchange, to facilitate community participation in reusing materials.
- Prioritizing and Facilitating Reuse reuseEmphasizes reuse as a primary waste reduction strategy and operates programs, such as a packing peanut exchange, to enable and encourage the community to reuse materials.
- Promoting Recyclable Packaging promoting_recyclable_packagingEncourages the use of packaging materials that are widely recyclable to increase the overall recyclability of consumer goods.
- Promotion of recyclable packaging promoting recyclable packagingEncourages the use of widely recyclable packaging materials to improve downstream recyclability and reduce contamination in the waste stream.
- Public Education for Contamination Reduction public_educationEducates the public through various channels (signage, videos, direct instruction) on proper recycling practices, including identifying accepted materials and preventing contamination, to improve the quality of recycled materials.
- Public Education for Contamination Reduction public_educationEducates the public through various means (signage, videos) on proper recycling practices, accepted materials, and how to prevent contamination to improve the quality of recycled materials.
- Public education to reduce contamination and promote waste reduction public educationUses signage, videos, and outreach to educate the public on proper recycling practices, focusing on preventing contamination by clarifying accepted materials and promoting single-stream purity for higher-quality recycling output.
- Reuse-focused waste reduction reusePrioritizes reuse as a core strategy for waste reduction, including operating exchange programs such as for packing peanuts to extend material life and divert items from disposal.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Drop-Off Recycling Sites
Maintains three 24-hour drop-off locations for recycling in Sedona and Jerome.
Multi-Stream Recycling Facility
Operates a facility that accepts various recyclable materials and sorts them for processing.
Recycling Education
Provides educational outreach to the community about waste reduction, reuse, and recycling practices.
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Autozone Partner — Accepts used motor oil and batteries for recycling.
- City of Sedona Partner — Collaborates on semi-annual drop-off events for electronics and Christmas tree recycling.
- City of Sedona Partner — Receives compensation for contracted services.
- Coconino County Partner — Hosts hazardous waste events for residents.
- Compost Crowd Partner — Offers residential food scraps collection service to Sedona and Flagstaff.
- Compost Crowd Partner — Provides food scraps collection service in partnership with Sedona Recycles.
- Glass Recycling Coalition Partner — Has MRF Glass Certification from the Glass Recycling Coalition.
- Local First Arizona Partner — Proud member of Local First Arizona.
- NAPA Partner — Accepts used motor oil and batteries for recycling.
- O’Reilly Auto Parts Partner — Accepts used motor oil and batteries for recycling.
- Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Partner — Member of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau.