Yavapai News

SEDONA, Ariz. – Clean up and reduce your wildfire risk by disposing of yard waste during the annual Curbside Yard Waste Collection this April and part of May. Find your neighborhood’s pick-up day here: www.sedonaaz.gov/curbside and place material curbside by 4 p.m. the day prior to pick-up.

Accepted for collection during the Curbside Yard Waste Collection are brush, tree limbs and trunks, shrub trimmings, and bagged leaves and pine needles. Not accepted items include cactus trimmings, appliances, hazardous materials, garbage, mattresses, and other household waste.

The guidelines for material placement include placing material 2 feet from the edge of the street pavement and by 4 p.m. the day before your zone's first service date. If you miss the window for pick-up, there is an opportunity to haul your debris by appointment only between April and May to the city material yard south of the Sedona Wetlands Preserve.

Regarding wildfire prevention, the article emphasizes creating a defensible space around your home and pruning tree limbs to reduce fire risk. Additionally, it highlights the importance of removing debris in drainage areas before the monsoon season to prevent flooding.

Residents are reminded that the Curbside Yard Waste Pickup zone is the same as their Emergency Evacuation zone, with zone numbers printed on the postcards sent to their address. For more information, residents can visit www.sedonaaz.gov/curbside or contact Ryan Hayes, city maintenance supervisor.

Chipped mulch will be available to residents, with dates and times to be announced. Contact Ryan Hayes at (928) 203-5063 for more information or to coordinate hauling debris.

By following these guidelines and participating in the Curbside Yard Waste Collection, residents can contribute to a cleaner environment, reduce wildfire risks, and prepare their properties for the upcoming seasons.