FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – 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 FixIt 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)
City of Flagstaff ⚫ 211 W. Aspen Avenue ⚫ Flagstaff, AZ 86001 ⚫ 928-213-2000 ⚫ www.flagstaff.az.gov
Sarah Langley, Public Affairs Director ⚫ 928-213-2019 ⚫ sarah.langley@flagstaffaz.gov
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
