FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff’s Sustainability Office launched a pilot program on July 24 that seeks to advance the city’s Rethink Waste Plan and Carbon Neutrality goals through a free compost drop-off service. Through June of 2022, community members have the opportunity to drop off food scraps and other acceptable materials at two participating booth locations on a weekly basis:
- The Market of Dreams (2532 E 7th Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004) accepts materials from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturdays
- Flagstaff Community Market (211 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001) accepts materials from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Sundays
Both booth locations are staffed by compost experts to educate participants and weigh, sort, and transport materials to several small-scale farms in and around Flagstaff. Materials are processed onsite at the farms and incorporated into their soils to support regenerative agriculture, the local food system, and our ecosystems.
For up to date information about the Residential Food Scraps Drop-off, visit www.flagstaff.az.gov/RFSD and for questions about the program, contact Summer White at summer.white@flagstaffaz.gov.