FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Fire Department and the City of Flagstaff Public Works Division are facilitating the placement of roll off dumpsters in neighborhoods around the City to allow residents to dispose of pine needles near their homes. This project follows the success of last year’s initiative. The Flagstaff Fire Department recommends that residents remove excess pine needles from their yards and areas near their homes to lower the risk of catastrophic wildfire.
The roll off dumpsters provided are only for the collection of pine needles and similar organic material that could burn in a wildland fire. This program is separate from the Bulk Trash Pickup program; non-organic items such as household goods or furniture should not be placed in the roll off dumpsters. Dumpsters are available to all City of Flagstaff residents regardless of physical proximity to dumpster locations. Dumpster locations will be monitored by City staff and Wildland Fire Management staff will be periodically available in neighborhoods to answer questions.
The neighborhood schedule for the program is as listed below. Dumpsters will be available for approximately one week in each identified neighborhood.
- Railroad Springs: 04/03 – 04/10
- University Heights: 04/17 – 04/24
- Boulder Point: 05/01 – 05/08
- Continental/Country Club: 05/15 – 05/22
- Rock Ridge Estates, Ridge Crest, Anasazi Ridge: 06/05 – 06/12
- Lynwood, Cheshire: 06/19 – 06/26
The Flagstaff Fire Department encourages residents to review its Wildland Fire Action Guide to prepare for the coming summer months at Flagstaff.az.gov/WildfireAction. Residents can also visit Connect.Flagstaffaz.gov/Be-Ready to learn about additional steps they can take for disaster preparedness.