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There are a wealth of green initiatives going on right here in the Valley. They range from curbside recycling to green buildings to solar initiatives and wetland preserves. For a look at just some of what's going on in your town, click on the name to see information below the map.
Apache Junction
- City Hall and Municipal Court Leed Certified
Avondale
- Imagine School Fix-A-Leak Week during Earth Day
- Recycling program at the schools and residences
- Green Friday-Four day work week to reduce electricity and water use
- Environmental Board of citizens discusses environmental issues and concerns
- Avondale Wetlands
Buckeye
- Four day work week to reduce electricity and water use
- Geothermal Home Heating system
- Reclaimed water used to water parks
- Green lighting and decomposed granite for walkways and paths at Earl Edgar Recreational Facility
- Replacing incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient tubes
- Installed programmable thermostats
- Recycling at each desk and throughout all Town buildings
- Public Works Department employees built a solar golf cart to run errands around the PW yards
- Green procurement – recycled paper, cleaners
- Xeriscape
- Carpooling to meetings
Chandler
No information available.
Fountain Hills
- Uses effluent water to irrigate several area parks
- Electronic Recycling Days
- Household hazardous waste events
- Paper shredding drives
- Four day work week to reduce electricity and water use
Gilbert
- Recycling Program
- Urban Wildlife Habitats that recycle treated waste water
- Environmental Task Force
Glendale
- Recycling Program
- Water Conservation Rebate Program
- Travel Green Program
- Free Xeriscape Garden Tours
Mesa
No information available.
Phoenix
More than 80 programs for Sustainability.
Peoria
- City vehicles run on bio diesel
- Curbside recycling
- Cut energy use by 10% by adjusting thermostats
Queen Creek
- Green Library, soon to be LEED certified
- Reduced hours of operation (Monday – Thursday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.), in part to help save electricity, reduce the amount of vehicles on the road and reduce the amount of fuel used by Town vehicles
- The Town has gone to great lengths to ensure that cleaners used in Town facilities are eco-friendly
- Staff recycles paper and provides bins where residents can recycle paper
- The Town’s fleet contains several hybrid vehicles
- Many Town staff take advantage of the Trip Reduction Program, which encourages carpooling and alternative transportation to and from work
- The Town hosts the Garden Show and a Cactus Fiesta each year to help educate residents on, and encourage the use of xeriscape landscaping
- The Town encourages conservation of water by charging for water using rate-based incentives and utilizing the Town-hosted special events as an opportunity to educate residents about the benefits of water conservation
- The Town participates in, and encourages residents to play a part in, Earth Hour each year
Scottsdale
- The McDowell Sonoran Preserve
- Scottsdale's Green Building Program
- Curbside Recycling
- Commercial Recycling
- 12 Public Recycling Drop Off locations
- Airpark Cardboard Recycling
- Transfer Station Cardboard Recycling/bailing
- Move-in Box Recycling
- Appliance collection recycling
- Christmas tree recycling pick up and 2 Drop off locations
- Electronics Recycling 4 x annually
- Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off 1 x annually
- Scottsdale Stadium Pilot Recycling program
- City Office Recycling
- Damaged plastic container recycling
Sun City
No information available.
Surprise
- Adding solar enhancements to new city hall
- Waives permit fees for residents and businesses adopting solar power
- If you build a green building percentage of fees waved
- Water Conservation Ordinance
- Waste water enforcement
- Automatic shut off nozzles required on all outdoor hoses
- HOA’s may not restrict artificial or synthetic turf
- New developments must include water efficient landscape model home
Tempe
No information available.
