Revised On: Nov. 27, 2023 - 2:38 p.m.
ADEQ is dedicated to helping other state agencies create or upgrade their current recycling programs to a more comprehensive program. Following are some basic steps, contacts and resources to help you get started.
Starting a Recycling Program at your Agency
- Step 1: Talk with your supervisor/facilities management
- Step 2: Receive approval to start or upgrade your recycling program
- Step 3: Contact the appropriate vendor – your current waste hauler (see below)
- Step 4: Arrange a kick-off date
- Step 5: Educate employees utilizing the provided videos, posters and any signage your waste hauler may provide to your agency
- Step 6: Periodically audit the recycling to see if people are placing the wrong items in the bins (contamination)
Contacts
Following is a list of contacts for recycling that may be helpful, based on your current waste hauling contracts.
Republic Services
- Account Manager | 480-417-6636 | Email >
- Division Sales Manager | 480-658-5104 | Email >
Waste Management
City of Phoenix (must have trash hauling to add recycling)
- Zero Waste Coordinator | 602-262-4972 | Email >
- Solid Waste Environmental Specialist | 602-534-8176 | Email >
Other Resources