The Northeastern Arizona Recycling Committee was created in November 2007 and serves as an idea exchange and activity coordinator for recycling in northeastern Arizona. Committee participants represent the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Navajo County, Apache County, City of Show Low, City of Holbrook, Town of Snowflake, Town of Taylor, Town of Pinetop-Lakeside, the White Mountain Apache Tribe, the Hopi Tribe, area waste companies and interested citizens.

For more information about participating in the Northeastern Arizona Recycling Committee, send an email requesting information to nearizonarecycling@yahoo.com.

Monday, July 26, 2010

2nd Annual Free White Mountain E-Waste Collection Day

The City of Show Low, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, E-Waste Harvesters (Phoenix, AZ.), Walmart, the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside, Navajo County and the Little Colorado River RC&D are sponsoring the 2nd Annual White Mountain E-Waste Collection Day to be held on August 28, 2010 from 8 a.m. through 1 p.m. at the Show Low Walmart. Items that will be accepted at this free event include TV’s, computers, monitors, printers, batteries, chargers, cell phones, VCR’s, CD and DVD players, fax machines, small appliances, cables and cords. “ERIC”, a hands-on interactive recycling exhibit, will be on hand to provide fun and education for the whole family! Drop-off bins will be available for paper, cardboard, aluminum, tin cans and plastics 1-3. For more information, call 928-532-4124.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Blue Hills Environmental and ADEQ Partner on Recycling at Round Valley/Eagar Transfer Station

Recycling bins are now available for the public at the Round Valley/Eagar Transfer Station courtesy of a partnership between Blue Hills Environmental and ADEQ.  Hours of operation for drop-off are Tuesday -Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Recyclable items accepted include:
  • Plastic shopping bags
  • Aluminum cans
  • Cardboard
  • Paper and newspaper
  • Steel and tin cans
  • Plastics 1 & 2
Electronic items are also accepted including:
  • Computers
  • Keyboards
  • Printers
  • Phones
  • Monitors
  • Scanners
  • Fax machines
  • Cell phones
For more information, call 928-333-1628 or 928-337-2357.