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2018
“We’re keeping Peoria clean one streetat a time.”
Anthony YellowmanEquipment Operator
New Bulk Trash andHoliday Collection Schedules
Save Water and Money Every DayInspiration to Make
a More Sustainable YOU!
Throughout the city, the bulk trash team collects large items that cannot be disposed of during normal trash pickup.
This publication is printed on recycled paper made from 10% post-consumer waste that might have been the junk mail you recycled last week.
DON’T RECYCLETHIS YET!IMPORTANT INFO YOU NEED ALL YEAR LONG!
DON’T RECYCLETHIS YET!IMPORTANT INFO YOU NEED ALL YEAR LONG!
2018
“We’re keeping Peoria clean one streetat a time.”
Anthony YellowmanEquipment Operator
New Bulk Trash andHoliday Collection Schedules
Save Water and Money Every DayInspiration to Make
a More Sustainable YOU!
Throughout the city, the bulk trash team collects large items that cannot be disposed of during normal trash pickup.
This publication is printed on recycled paper made from 10% post-consumer waste that might have been the junk mail you recycled last week.
DON’T RECYCLETHIS YET!IMPORTANT INFO YOU NEED ALL YEAR LONG!
DON’T RECYCLETHIS YET!IMPORTANT INFO YOU NEED ALL YEAR LONG!
CACTUS / US60 / CHOLLA ST
WILLIAMS RD
UNION HILLS DR
FRIDAY
THURSDAY
99thAve
83rdAve
67thAve
115thAve
107thAve
BELL RD
91stAve
JOMAX RD
75thAve
CACTUS RD
OLIVE AVE
PEORIA AVE
GREENWAY RD
DYNAMITE BLVD
DIXILETA DR
NORTHERN AVE
BEARDSLEY RD
HAPPY VALLEY RD
PINNACLE PEAK RD
DEER VALLEY RD
60
101 THUNDERBIRD RD
TUESDAY
MONDAY
303
CollectionScheduleSame day for both trash and recycling.
Placement Guidelines& Easy SolutionsREQUIREMENT IF YOU CAN’T
Bag and tie all trash including yard waste. Make sure the lid is closed to prevent spills and reduce odors.
Save it for the next collection. Ask a neighbor if they have extra space. For a special haul, call 623.773.7431.
Check yourcontainer for cracks and damage such as broken wheels.
Call Solid Waste at 623.773.7431 or email [email protected] get a replacement.
Place containers out by 6 a.m. and four feet apart (an armand an elbow) withthe rear wheels inthe curb area.
If you live on a busy, major street (such as 83rd Avenue), place the containers on the sidewalk or on the property close to the street.
Make sure containers are not too close to vehicles, mailboxes, fences or other obstacles.
One curbside recycle bin with grass clippingscan contaminate an entiretruckload of recyclable material.
Plastic bags, polystyrene foam and yard waste are some of the most common contaminants in curbside recycling bins.
Trash and recycle collection fees are directly affected by the level of contamination in your curbside recycle bin.
The City of Peoria will pick uphousehold hazardous waste from your home.
This service is available to Peoria residents withsolid waste services. Have a list ready
of the items you have for pickup.
To schedule an appointment, call 623.773.7836or visit www.peoriaaz.gov/hazmat.
Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) Pickup by Appointment!
Appointment Collection Scheduling Opens Dates
Jan. 16, 2018 Feb. 5 - 23
Apr. 9, 2018 May 30 - Jun. 18
Aug. 20, 2018 Sept. 10-28
Upcoming
HHW Schedule
No Yard Wasteor Wood
2018 HolidayCollection Schedule
The collection of your trash and recycling may change due to a holiday. Refer to the schedule below for information on holidays which your service may change. Please note that collection schedules do not change for Columbus Day.
For more information, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/solidwaste.
HOLIDAY Regular Service Day Holiday Service Day
New Year’s Day
1/1/2018
Martin LutherKing, Jr. Day
1/15/2018
Presidents Day
2/19/2018
Memorial Day5/28/2018
Independence Day
7/4/2018
Labor Day9/3/2018
Columbus Day
10/8/2018NOT A CITY
HOLIDAY
Veterans Day11/11/2018
Thanksgiving Day
11/22/2018
Christmas Day
12/25/2018
New Year’s Day
1/1/2019
Monday 1/1/2018
Tuesday 1/2/2018
Tuesday 1/2/2018
Wednesday 1/3/2018
Thursday 1/4/2018
Friday 1/5/2018
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
Monday 1/15/2018
Tuesday 1/16/2018
Tuesday 1/16/2018
Wednesday 1/17/2018
Thursday 1/18/2018
Friday 1/19/2018
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
Monday 2/19/2018
Tuesday 2/20/2018
Tuesday 2/20/2018
Wednesday 2/21/2018
Thursday 2/22/2018
Friday 2/23/2018
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
Monday 5/28/2018
Tuesday 5/29/2018
Tuesday 5/29/2018
Wednesday 5/30/2018
Thursday 6/1/2018
Friday 6/2/2018
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
Monday 7/2/2018
Tuesday 7/3/2018
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
Thursday 7/5/2018
Friday 7/6/2018
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
Monday 9/3/2018
Tuesday 9/4/2018
Tuesday 9/4/2018
Wednesday 9/5/2018
Thursday 9/6/2018
Friday 9/7/2018
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
Monday 10/8/2018
Tuesday 10/9/2018
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
Thursday 10/10/2018
Friday 10/11/2018
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
Monday 11/12/2018
Tuesday 11/13/2018
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
Thursday 11/15/2018
Friday 11/16/2018
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
Monday 11/19/2018
Tuesday 11/20/2018
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
Thursday 11/22/2018
Friday 11/23/2018
Friday 11/23/2018
Saturday 11/24/2018
Monday 12/24/2018
Tuesday 12/25/2018
NO CHANGE
Wednesday 12/26/2018
Thursday 12/27/2018
Friday 12/28/2018
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
Monday 12/31/2018
Tuesday 1/1/2019
NO CHANGE
Wednesday 1/2/2019
Thursday 1/3/2019
Friday 1/4/2019
NO CHANGE
NO CHANGE
TRASH TIPSClose Lid for
Reduced PestsDo NOT Overfill
Cans Out by 6 a.m.Place Cans
Off the Curb
Place Cans FourFeet Apart
4
Bag & Tie
Each driver services more than 16,000 trash and
recycle containers a month as we safely drive through
Peoria neighborhoodsand major streets.
RECYCLING TIPSDo NOT BagRecyclables No Styrofoam
No Food Waste
“Make every day a great Peoria day.”
No Electronics orHazardous Waste No Clothing
James RezabekEquipment Operator
CACTUS / US60 / CHOLLA ST
WILLIAMS RD
UNION HILLS DR
FRIDAY
THURSDAY
99thAve
83rdAve
67thAve
115thAve
107thAve
BELL RD
91stAve
JOMAX RD
75thAve
CACTUS RD
OLIVE AVE
PEORIA AVE
GREENWAY RD
DYNAMITE BLVD
DIXILETA DR
NORTHERN AVE
BEARDSLEY RD
HAPPY VALLEY RD
PINNACLE PEAK RD
DEER VALLEY RD
60
101 THUNDERBIRD RD
TUESDAY
MONDAY
303
CollectionScheduleSame day for both trash and recycling.
Placement Guidelines& Easy SolutionsREQUIREMENT IF YOU CAN’T
Bag and tie all trash including yard waste. Make sure the lid is closed to prevent spills and reduce odors.
Save it for the next collection. Ask a neighbor if they have extra space. For a special haul, call 623.773.7431.
Check yourcontainer for cracks and damage such as broken wheels.
Call Solid Waste at 623.773.7431 or email [email protected] get a replacement.
Place containers out by 6 a.m. and four feet apart (an armand an elbow) withthe rear wheels inthe curb area.
If you live on a busy, major street (such as 83rd Avenue), place the containers on the sidewalk or on the property close to the street.
Make sure containers are not too close to vehicles, mailboxes, fences or other obstacles.
One curbside recycle bin with grass clippingscan contaminate an entiretruckload of recyclable material.
Plastic bags, polystyrene foam and yard waste are some of the most common contaminants in curbside recycling bins.
Trash and recycle collection fees are directly affected by the level of contamination in your curbside recycle bin.
The City of Peoria will pick uphousehold hazardous waste from your home.
This service is available to Peoria residents withsolid waste services. Have a list ready
of the items you have for pickup.
To schedule an appointment, call 623.773.7836or visit www.peoriaaz.gov/hazmat.
Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) Pickup by Appointment!
Appointment Collection Scheduling Opens Dates
Jan. 16, 2018 Feb. 5 - 23
Apr. 9, 2018 May 30 - Jun. 18
Aug. 20, 2018 Sept. 10-28
Upcoming
HHW Schedule
ZONE DATE
1 JUL 9 2 JUL 11 3 JUL 16 4 JUL 18 5 JUL 23 6 JUL 25 7 JUL 30 8 AUG 2 9 AUG 610 AUG 811 AUG 1312 AUG 1513 AUG 2014 AUG 2115 AUG 2716 AUG 2917 SEP 418 SEP 619 SEP 1020 SEP 1221 SEP 1722 SEP 1923 SEP 2424 SEP 2625 OCT 126 OCT 327 OCT 828 OCT 1029 OCT 1530 OCT 1731 OCT 1832 OCT 2233 OCT 2434 OCT 2935 NOV 536 NOV 737 NOV 1238 NOV 1439 NOV 1640 NOV 1941 NOV 2042 NOV 2643 NOV 2744 NOV 2845 NOV 2946 DEC 347 DEC 548 DEC 649 DEC 1050 DEC 1251 DEC 1752 DEC 1953 DEC 21
COLLECTION 2ZONE DATE
1 JAN 8 2 JAN 10 3 JAN 16 4 JAN 18 5 JAN 22 6 JAN 24 7 JAN 29 8 FEB 1 9 FEB 5 10 FEB 7 11 FEB 12 12 FEB 1413 FEB 20 14 FEB 21 15 FEB 2616 FEB 2817 MAR 5 18 MAR 719 MAR 12 20 MAR 14 21 MAR 26 22 MAR 28 23 APR 2 24 APR 4 25 APR 9 26 APR 11 27 APR 16 28 APR 1829 APR 23 30 APR 25 31 APR 26 32 APR 30 33 MAY 2 34 MAY 7 35 MAY 936 MAY 1437 MAY 1638 MAY 2139 MAY 2340 MAY 24 41 MAY 2542 MAY 29 43 MAY 3044 MAY 3145 JUN 4 46 JUN 6 47 JUN 11 48 JUN 12 49 JUN 13 50 JUN 18 51 JUN 20 52 JUN 25 53 JUN 27
COLLECTION 1
PER YEAR!
REMEMBER, BULK TRASH
PICKUP IS
2X PER YEAR!
REMEMBER, BULK TRASH
PICKUP IS
2X
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMSACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Appliances (please remove doors)
Furniture
Bagged yard waste
Tree limbs cut into 4-foot sections
Boxed cacti*
Wood panels less than 4-feet square
NORTHERN AVE
BUTLER DR
MOUNTAIN VIEW RD
CHOLLA ST
SWEETWATER AVE
ACOMA DR
PARADISE LN
GROVERS AVE
UTOPIA RD
ROSE GARDEN LN
WILLIAMS RD
CALLELEJOS
YEARLING RD
PINNACLE VISTA DR
PEAK VIEW RD
OLIVE AVE
PEORIA AVE
CACTUS AVE
115thAVE
107thAVE
99thAVE
91stAVE
83rdAVE
75thAVE
67thAVE
111thAVE
103thAVE
95thAVE
87thAVE
79thAVE
71stAVE
THUNDERBIRD RD
GREENWAY RD
BELL RD
UNION HILLS DR
BEARDSLEY RD
DEER VALLEY RD
PINNACLEPEAK RD
HAPPY VALLEY RD
JOMAX RD
DYNAMITE BLVD
101
101
303
NORTH
5
11 10 9 8 7 6
16
171514
1312
2221
18
19
25
2524
26
23
27
29
303136
3735
34
3332
4241
40
38
39
5051Trilogy
Vistancia
Westwing
Westbrook Village
52
49
48
4743
43 44
46
45
28
20
43
21
LAK
E PL
EASA
NT
PK
WY
53Bulk Trash Program
PLACE ITEMS FOR PICKUP IN THE
GUTTER, NOT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
PLEASE DO NOTBLOCK THE
SIDEWALK OR MAILBOX.
The Bulk Trash Collection Program is intended for residents who currently receive trash and recycle services from the city of Peoria Solid Waste Division.
All bulky items should be placed in the gutter/curb no later than 6 a.m. of the zone collection date. Bulky items placed out after a street has been serviced or exceed the maximum collection size (approx. 6’ longx 4’ wide x 3’ tall) will incur a charge of $25 per15 minutes of loading time.
Call the Solid Waste Division at 623.773.7431 or visit peoriaaz.gov/bulktrash to view the interactive map and obtain complete program guidelines.
BULK TRASH TIPS
DO NOT place bulk items out more than ONE DAY in advance
of collection date.
HAZARDOUS WASTEOil, paint thinners, oil-based paint, infectious or medical waste, pool chemicals, antifreeze or auto batteries. MISC MATERIALRocks, bricks, dirt, block, concrete, tile, asphalt, wet or dry mortar, sod, gravel, roofing materials, or drywall AUTO PARTSNo tires (any shape or size), no metal or car parts GLASSWindows, shower doors, patio doors, mirrors, glass tabletops or fluorescent tubes
Put cacti pieces* in a box so no one
gets stuck!
Cut branches into four-foot sections and stack in the same direction.
Remove doors from
appliances or secure
withheavy tape.
WE DON’T WANT TO DAMAGE
YOUR PROPERTY!BULK TRASH
ITEMS BELONG IN
THE GUTTER
*Bag jumping cholla and polka dot cactus then place in the trash can.
ZONE DATE
1 JUL 9 2 JUL 11 3 JUL 16 4 JUL 18 5 JUL 23 6 JUL 25 7 JUL 30 8 AUG 2 9 AUG 610 AUG 811 AUG 1312 AUG 1513 AUG 2014 AUG 2115 AUG 2716 AUG 2917 SEP 418 SEP 619 SEP 1020 SEP 1221 SEP 1722 SEP 1923 SEP 2424 SEP 2625 OCT 126 OCT 327 OCT 828 OCT 1029 OCT 1530 OCT 1731 OCT 1832 OCT 2233 OCT 2434 OCT 2935 NOV 536 NOV 737 NOV 1238 NOV 1439 NOV 1640 NOV 1941 NOV 2042 NOV 2643 NOV 2744 NOV 2845 NOV 2946 DEC 347 DEC 548 DEC 649 DEC 1050 DEC 1251 DEC 1752 DEC 1953 DEC 21
COLLECTION 2ZONE DATE
1 JAN 8 2 JAN 10 3 JAN 16 4 JAN 18 5 JAN 22 6 JAN 24 7 JAN 29 8 FEB 1 9 FEB 5 10 FEB 7 11 FEB 12 12 FEB 1413 FEB 20 14 FEB 21 15 FEB 2616 FEB 2817 MAR 5 18 MAR 719 MAR 12 20 MAR 14 21 MAR 26 22 MAR 28 23 APR 2 24 APR 4 25 APR 9 26 APR 11 27 APR 16 28 APR 1829 APR 23 30 APR 25 31 APR 26 32 APR 30 33 MAY 2 34 MAY 7 35 MAY 936 MAY 1437 MAY 1638 MAY 2139 MAY 2340 MAY 24 41 MAY 2542 MAY 29 43 MAY 3044 MAY 3145 JUN 4 46 JUN 6 47 JUN 11 48 JUN 12 49 JUN 13 50 JUN 18 51 JUN 20 52 JUN 25 53 JUN 27
COLLECTION 1
PER YEAR!
REMEMBER, BULK TRASH
PICKUP IS
2X PER YEAR!
REMEMBER, BULK TRASH
PICKUP IS
2X
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMSACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Appliances (please remove doors)
Furniture
Bagged yard waste
Tree limbs cut into 4-foot sections
Boxed cacti*
Wood panels less than 4-feet square
NORTHERN AVE
BUTLER DR
MOUNTAIN VIEW RD
CHOLLA ST
SWEETWATER AVE
ACOMA DR
PARADISE LN
GROVERS AVE
UTOPIA RD
ROSE GARDEN LN
WILLIAMS RD
CALLELEJOS
YEARLING RD
PINNACLE VISTA DR
PEAK VIEW RD
OLIVE AVE
PEORIA AVE
CACTUS AVE
115thAVE
107thAVE
99thAVE
91stAVE
83rdAVE
75thAVE
67thAVE
111thAVE
103thAVE
95thAVE
87thAVE
79thAVE
71stAVE
THUNDERBIRD RD
GREENWAY RD
BELL RD
UNION HILLS DR
BEARDSLEY RD
DEER VALLEY RD
PINNACLEPEAK RD
HAPPY VALLEY RD
JOMAX RD
DYNAMITE BLVD
101
101
303
NORTH
5
11 10 9 8 7 6
16
171514
1312
2221
18
19
25
2524
26
23
27
29
303136
3735
34
3332
4241
40
38
39
5051Trilogy
Vistancia
Westwing
Westbrook Village
52
49
48
4743
43 44
46
45
28
20
43
21
LAK
E PL
EASA
NT
PK
WY
53Bulk Trash Program
PLACE ITEMS FOR PICKUP IN THE
GUTTER, NOT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
PLEASE DO NOTBLOCK THE
SIDEWALK OR MAILBOX.
The Bulk Trash Collection Program is intended for residents who currently receive trash and recycle services from the city of Peoria Solid Waste Division.
All bulky items should be placed in the gutter/curb no later than 6 a.m. of the zone collection date. Bulky items placed out after a street has been serviced or exceed the maximum collection size (approx. 6’ longx 4’ wide x 3’ tall) will incur a charge of $25 per15 minutes of loading time.
Call the Solid Waste Division at 623.773.7431 or visit peoriaaz.gov/bulktrash to view the interactive map and obtain complete program guidelines.
BULK TRASH TIPS
DO NOT place bulk items out more than ONE DAY in advance
of collection date.
HAZARDOUS WASTEOil, paint thinners, oil-based paint, infectious or medical waste, pool chemicals, antifreeze or auto batteries. MISC MATERIALRocks, bricks, dirt, block, concrete, tile, asphalt, wet or dry mortar, sod, gravel, roofing materials, or drywall AUTO PARTSNo tires (any shape or size), no metal or car parts GLASSWindows, shower doors, patio doors, mirrors, glass tabletops or fluorescent tubes
Put cacti pieces* in a box so no one
gets stuck!
Cut branches into four-foot sections and stack in the same direction.
Remove doors from
appliances or secure
withheavy tape.
WE DON’T WANT TO DAMAGE
YOUR PROPERTY!BULK TRASH
ITEMS BELONG IN
THE GUTTER
*Bag jumping cholla and polka dot cactus then place in the trash can.
Water can easily be reduced at virtually every home or business without problems. The city of Peoria offers helpful rebates that can make you more water efficient and save you money!
Save Water, Save Money!
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SAVINGS NONRESIDENTIAL SAVINGS
Smart irrigation controller, up to $250 Smart irrigation controller, up to $250
High-efficiency toilet, up to $100 High-efficiency toilet, up to $100
Xeriscape conversion, up to $1,650 Xeriscape conversion, up to $1,650
New home xeriscape, up to $150
Download an application andapply today at www.peoriaaz.gov/rebates.For more information, call 623.773.7160.
For example, since 2003, Peoria’s xeriscape grass removal rebate has removed 962,000 square feet of grass and saved 7.17 million gallons of water! Just
think how much water you could save!
Act now! Only a limited number of rebates are available each fiscal year.
What is xeriscape?Xeriscape is the environmental design of residential and park land to reduce water use with colorful, drought-tolerant, low-water-use plants to provide attractive, shaded landscapes. Xeriscape conversion allows you to eliminate the water/money-wasting grass and develop a landscape that fits within our desert environment.
Visit Peoria’s xeriscape - Desert Fusion Gardenand literature kiosk located in front of City Hall.
Weber’s Agave(agave weberi)
Hardy, very low water use, slow growth. Mature size 6' tall x 6' wide.
Evergreen, blue-green color, low litter, sharp tips.
Ironwood Tree(olneya tesota)
Hardy, very low water use, slow growth. Mature size 25' tall x 25' wide.
Evergreen, gray-green color, dusty lavender flowers, low litter,
medium thorns.
Sturt’s Desert Pea(clianthus formosus)
Low water use, moderate grow rate.Mature Size 6-12” tall, 36-48” wide
Creeping vine with bright red flowers, low litter.
Slipper Flower Succulent(pedilanthus macrocarpus)
Very low water use, moderate growth rate. Mature size 3' tall x 3' wide. Evergreen, light green color, red
slipper- like flowers. Low litter, no thorns but sap may irritate skin.
How can I learn more about xeriscape?
Phot
o C
redi
t:© S
cott
Mill
ard
1. Cardboard2. Paper3. Food Boxes4. Mail5. Beverage Cans6. Food Cans7. Glass Bottles8. Jars (glass
and plastic)9. Jugs
10. Plastic Bottles (with caps screwed on)
Don’t place thesein the recycling bin.
Instead…
PLASTIC BAGSAND WRAPSDrop off at the grocery store to be recycled.
ELECTRONICSDrop off at the City of Glendale Landfill e-waste bins or take to an electronics store.
TEXTILES ANDCLOTHINGDonate to charity or resale stores.
TOP 10 IN THE
BINTOP 10 IN THE
BINLearn more at www.peoriaaz.gov/recycle
or email us at [email protected].
HeyKids!
Javi the Javelina wants to teach you how to recycle! Download his
FREE activity coloring book at peoriaaz.gov/recycle.
Water can easily be reduced at virtually every home or business without problems. The city of Peoria offers helpful rebates that can make you more water efficient and save you money!
Save Water, Save Money!
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SAVINGS NONRESIDENTIAL SAVINGS
Smart irrigation controller, up to $250 Smart irrigation controller, up to $250
High-efficiency toilet, up to $100 High-efficiency toilet, up to $100
Xeriscape conversion, up to $1,650 Xeriscape conversion, up to $1,650
New home xeriscape, up to $150
Download an application andapply today at www.peoriaaz.gov/rebates.For more information, call 623.773.7160.
For example, since 2003, Peoria’s xeriscape grass removal rebate has removed 962,000 square feet of grass and saved 7.17 million gallons of water! Just
think how much water you could save!
Act now! Only a limited number of rebates are available each fiscal year.
What is xeriscape?Xeriscape is the environmental design of residential and park land to reduce water use with colorful, drought-tolerant, low-water-use plants to provide attractive, shaded landscapes. Xeriscape conversion allows you to eliminate the water/money-wasting grass and develop a landscape that fits within our desert environment.
Visit Peoria’s xeriscape - Desert Fusion Gardenand literature kiosk located in front of City Hall.
Weber’s Agave(agave weberi)
Hardy, very low water use, slow growth. Mature size 6' tall x 6' wide.
Evergreen, blue-green color, low litter, sharp tips.
Ironwood Tree(olneya tesota)
Hardy, very low water use, slow growth. Mature size 25' tall x 25' wide.
Evergreen, gray-green color, dusty lavender flowers, low litter,
medium thorns.
Sturt’s Desert Pea(clianthus formosus)
Low water use, moderate grow rate.Mature Size 6-12” tall, 36-48” wide
Creeping vine with bright red flowers, low litter.
Slipper Flower Succulent(pedilanthus macrocarpus)
Very low water use, moderate growth rate. Mature size 3' tall x 3' wide. Evergreen, light green color, red
slipper- like flowers. Low litter, no thorns but sap may irritate skin.
How can I learn more about xeriscape?
Phot
o C
redi
t:© S
cott
Mill
ard
1. Cardboard2. Paper3. Food Boxes4. Mail5. Beverage Cans6. Food Cans7. Glass Bottles8. Jars (glass
and plastic)9. Jugs
10. Plastic Bottles (with caps screwed on)
Don’t place thesein the recycling bin.
Instead…
PLASTIC BAGSAND WRAPSDrop off at the grocery store to be recycled.
ELECTRONICSDrop off at the City of Glendale Landfill e-waste bins or take to an electronics store.
TEXTILES ANDCLOTHINGDonate to charity or resale stores.
TOP 10 IN THE
BINTOP 10 IN THE
BINLearn more at www.peoriaaz.gov/recycle
or email us at [email protected].
HeyKids!
Javi the Javelina wants to teach you how to recycle! Download his
FREE activity coloring book at peoriaaz.gov/recycle.
1 2 3
4 5
6
Screenkeeps large debrisout of the system.
Bar screen removes smaller
objects and dumps them in the trash.
Peoria’s water comes from surface and groundwater sources.The surface water is treated using conventional treatment technologies, ozone and biologically-active filters. Check out the process…
Preliminary Sedimentation (Pre-Sed) Basin allows larger particles to settle and be removed.
Ozone gas isadded to eliminate odor, improve taste and disinfect the water.
Coagulants are added to bind small particles together,
allowing them to be removed.
The bound particles are rapidly mixed in multiple chambers before the water moves into
two more sedimentation tanks where particles can settle out.
Biologically Active Filters
(BAF) remove the remaining organic
material.
Clean drinking water is stored in giant tanks
all over the city. All you have to do is turn on
the tap!Enjoy!
The dedicated employees of Peoria's Public Works-Utilities Department work hard day and
night to make sure you have the best water when
you want it!
TAP INTOQUALITY
GET THE FACTS!
Download the latest report atwww.peoriaaz.gov/waterreports.
“Safe water is key to life…
and goodfor you!”
We continuously monitor and test the quality of the source
water that enters Peoria’s treatment
plants. We adjust the level of treatmentto produce safedrinking water.
David RagainsUtility Plant Operator II
THERE ISNO NEW WATER!
Take care of what we have!
The amount of water that evaporates each year and the amount that falls back to the ground are virtually constant, meaning that the amount of water on earth does not change. So if a drought occurs in a specific region, it is not because the world’s rainfall for the year is less, but because the water is falling somewhere else on earth.
Rivers says,“Use the Peoria Reporter app to
report anywater misuse!”
Keep FATS, OILS and GREASE (FOG) from
clogging your drain. Follow these simple steps to help
prevent sewer backups.
Drain and Backwash Pools Legally & Safely When you need to backwash your pool filter or drain the pool, do not drain water into the street, alleyway or other right-of-way. It’s illegal and can kill fish and other creatures that live in our streams and rivers.
If you have to drain a large amount of water - such as emptying the whole pool - put it down the home's sewer clean-out. The clean-out usually is located next to the house at the point closest to the city sewer line and usually outside a bathroom or the kitchen.
Keep Pool Water outof the Storm Drains
To Sewer
Hose
OLDERHOMES
Hou
se
To Sewer
Hose
NEWERHOMES
Hou
se
To Sewer
Hose
IN-WALLTYPE
Caution: Using a clean-out in the wall is risky and the potential for water backing up into the home is great.
For complete instructions on how to safely drain your pool, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/stormwater.
and Besides being gross, pet waste lefton the ground can contain:
• E.Coli • Toxoplasma gondii • Roundworm • Tapeworm
These serious health concernscan cause problems for immune-
compromised individuals and pregnant women.
Pick Up Your Pet Poo!
Our annual PlanetPalooza Earth Festival serves as a reminder for all of us to act as if every day is Earth Day! It is our annual effort to renew our commitment to take bold steps to become the most sustainable city! Join us April 21st at Westwing Park for live music, entertain-ment, food and learning.
Living like every day is Earth Day is easy• Reduce, reuse, repurpose and finally recycle! A lot of energy and water goes into
making everyday consumer products. Look for products that require less packaging then, before tossing them out, ask yourself if they can be reused again. Visit www.peoriaaz.gov/ recycling to learn what can be recycled.
• Grocery bags galore! They are given out everywhere for even the smallest items. Refuse the plastic bag or, better yet, bring your own.
• Limit idling. Do you ever think about how much time we spend in vehicles waiting at the drive-thru for fast food or coffee? If there is a long line, consider parking your vehicle and walk-ing inside. You emit less carbon emissions and it’s a good opportunity to stretch your legs.
• Ban the bottle! Be mindful of the amount of energy and water that goes into producing a single bottle of water. Once these single-use plastic bottles get dumped in the landfill, they take a long time to break down. When they finally do, they break down into tiny little micro-plastics that float through the air and into our lungs.
• Educate yourself. Attend one of Peoria’s FREE Sustainable U workshops to learn how to reduce energy and water in your home and increase your savings! Cha-ching!
For more information, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/sustainability.
For information or to register, call 623.773.7137or visit www.peoriaaz.gov/recconnect.
Enroll NOW for FREE ClassesEnroll NOW for FREE Classes* Classes are FREE for city of Peoria residents
and employees. There is a $10 non-resident fee.
Edible Gardens
Water Conservation
Recycling
Smart Irrigation
Container Gardening
Composting
Sustainable Living
Birds, Bees& Butterflies
OrganicGardening
Solar 101
Energy Efficiency
in the Home
LandscapeDesign
Explore these easy tips and start saving energy (and money) today!• Keep fans off when you are not in the room. Fans cool
people, not rooms.
• Keep interior doors open when possible. This allows air to get back to the return.
• Use smart power strips in areas with lots of electronics.
• Replace every bulb in the house with an LED.
• If you can see light gaps around exterior doors, it is time for some weather-stripping.
• Contact your utility company and make sure you areon the right rate plan. A simple phone call can saveenergy and money.
• Get your AC serviced once a year.
• Install a smart thermostat. They are made to keep you comfortable and save money.
• Install a water heater timer and set it to coincide with your hot water needs.
• Have a residential energy audit done; you never know what you will find!
The city of Peoria has partnered with FOR Energy to provide Peoria residents with a free home energy audit.
Learn simple steps to immediately reduce energy consump-tion by visiting www.peoriaaz.gov/sustainability.
How do I qualify?• Must be a homeowner• Home must be built between 1950 - 2006• Must be a single-family home• Must have a bill of $200+ (Equalizer bill of $125+)• Must be year-round Arizona resident
Get Help. Give Help.
City of PeoriaCOMMUNITYRESOURCES GUIDE
For more information, call 623.773.7070 or visit www.peoriaaz.gov/peoriasupport.
Get the FREE book for assistance with food, shelter, homelessness,
domestic violence and manyvolunteer opportunities.
Disponible en español también!
Lisa EstradaEconomic Efficiency andSustainability Manager
“Everyone can contribute toward a sustainable future –
we’re all in this together!”
To learn how you can contributeto a better future, attend the city’s
award-winning Sustainable University workshops taught by industry experts.
Our annual PlanetPalooza Earth Festival serves as a reminder for all of us to act as if every day is Earth Day! It is our annual effort to renew our commitment to take bold steps to become the most sustainable city! Join us April 21st at Westwing Park for live music, entertain-ment, food and learning.
Living like every day is Earth Day is easy• Reduce, reuse, repurpose and finally recycle! A lot of energy and water goes into
making everyday consumer products. Look for products that require less packaging then, before tossing them out, ask yourself if they can be reused again. Visit www.peoriaaz.gov/ recycling to learn what can be recycled.
• Grocery bags galore! They are given out everywhere for even the smallest items. Refuse the plastic bag or, better yet, bring your own.
• Limit idling. Do you ever think about how much time we spend in vehicles waiting at the drive-thru for fast food or coffee? If there is a long line, consider parking your vehicle and walk-ing inside. You emit less carbon emissions and it’s a good opportunity to stretch your legs.
• Ban the bottle! Be mindful of the amount of energy and water that goes into producing a single bottle of water. Once these single-use plastic bottles get dumped in the landfill, they take a long time to break down. When they finally do, they break down into tiny little micro-plastics that float through the air and into our lungs.
• Educate yourself. Attend one of Peoria’s FREE Sustainable U workshops to learn how to reduce energy and water in your home and increase your savings! Cha-ching!
For more information, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/sustainability.
For information or to register, call 623.773.7137or visit www.peoriaaz.gov/recconnect.
Enroll NOW for FREE ClassesEnroll NOW for FREE Classes* Classes are FREE for city of Peoria residents
and employees. There is a $10 non-resident fee.
Edible Gardens
Water Conservation
Recycling
Smart Irrigation
Container Gardening
Composting
Sustainable Living
Birds, Bees& Butterflies
OrganicGardening
Solar 101
Energy Efficiency
in the Home
LandscapeDesign
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City of PeoriaPublic Works - Utilities Department9875 North 85th AvenuePeoria, Arizona 85345
Download the FREE Discovery Agents game and the NEW Rio Vista Community Park Mission Site on Google Play and the App Store.
Stop Chasing Imaginary Monsters… Discover Nature in the Park!
Get a large dumpsterfor yournextcleanupproject!
Order your bin today!For more information, call 623.773.7895 or visit peoriaaz.gov/solidwaste.
20-yard, 30-yard and 40-yard dumpsters available.
