Photos courtesy City of Flagstaff. Drop Off Day – Credit NAU CSV.
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office invites community members to join three signature events this spring: the Earth Day Celebration on April 18, Drop Off Day on April 25, and the Fix-It Clinic on May 2.
Earth Day Celebration
The annual Earth Day Celebration will be on Saturday, April 18 at Bushmaster Park from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Listen to live music, attend a free workshop, eat food from a local food truck, and discover dozens of sustainable-minded organizations and activities.
Want to be part of the action? Volunteers are needed for setup and takedown, waste prevention, bike valet, fire-wise and invasive plant removal, and even being Albert‘s (mascot) secret service! Please come prepared with weather-appropriate clothing and water. Sign up at Volunteer Flagstaff: Calendar.
This event aims to be accessible to all community members. American Sign Language (ASL) translators will be available to translate all workshops and wheelchair-accessible parking and ramps will be available. For questions about this year’s event, please contact Sustainability Manager Steven Thompson at steven.thompson@flagstaffaz.gov or (928) 213-2144.
Drop Off Day
The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office, Flagstaff Police Department, and Coconino County invite you to attend Drop-Off Day event on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coconino County Health and Human Services building (2625 N King St) to properly dispose of batteries, lightbulbs, expired medications and more. More information is available at flagstaff.az.gov/3379/Drop-Off-Day.
At Drop-off Day, the following items will be accepted:
- Expired or unwanted medications, vitamins, or supplements
- Aerosol cans
- Batteries
- CFLs (light bulbs)/ fluorescent tubes/LEDs
- Electronic waste such as computers and printers
- Medical syringes
- Sensitive documents for onsite shredding (2 boxes per vehicle max)
The following items are not accepted:
- CRT televisions
- Liquid waste such as latex paint, cough syrup, and other chemicals
- Illegal drugs
- Car seats
- Commercial waste
Fix-It Clinic
Join a dedicated group of volunteers on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joe C. Montoya Community & Senior Center (245 N. Thorpe Rd). Fix-It Clinics are community-driven events that pair community members with knowledgeable volunteers who can help fix small appliances, clothing, electronics, and more! Join us for a day of hands-on sustainability and learn how simple repairs can make a big difference.
Making an appointment online is recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome. Schedule an appointment by following this link: flagstaff.az.gov/3231/Fix-it-Clinic. For any related questions, please contact Steven Thompson, at (928) 213-2144 or Steven.Thompson@flagstaffaz.gov
