Sedona Recycles, Inc

Sedona Recycles is a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about waste reduction, reuse, and recycling, as well as providing a model recycling facility to help accomplish these goals. Founded in 1989, Sedona Recycles has grown from a few donated newspaper recycling bins to a full-fledged multi-stream recycling facility.

Sedona Recycles, Inc. (SRI) was founded in 1989 by Sedona residents Kate Blevins, Rayna Griffin, and Sandy Moriarty. SRI received nonprofit status in 1990. At that time, SRI was monitoring two recycling drop-off sites with the help of 24 volunteers. In 1994, SRI was awarded a $75,000 grant from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) for construction of the SRI material recovery facility in Sedona. The facility was completed in 1995, utilizing recycled building materials and community and volunteer participation. In 1996, following completion of the new facility, the amount of recyclable materials processed increased from 1 ton to 3 tons per day!

In 2000, SRI partnered with Rainbow Acres, a community for adults with developmental disabilities, to offer employment to Rainbow Acres residents. As recycling demand continued to increase, SRI was awarded a $50,000 grant from ADEQ in 2002, to expand recycling drop-off collection systems in the Verde Valley. One year later, another ADEQ grant was received for the acquisition of a large-capacity baler, which has enabled us to process materials more efficiently. Starting in 2006, SRI began offering electronics recycling at the Sedona material recovery facility. In 2008, we began accepting plastic #3-#7 and printer ink and toner cartridges. In 2010, collection of books and clothing, shoes, and small household items began, further expanding the range of acceptable recyclables.

In 2010, after 21 years of service in Sedona and the Verde Valley, Sedona Recycles was named Recycling Nonprofit of the Year by the Arizona Recycling Coalition and Nonprofit Organization of the Year by the Sedona Community Foundation Spirit of Sedona Awards. We now service and maintain 14 free 24/7 drop-off sites and process 11 tons of recyclable materials per day with a staff of 20 full- and part-time employees. We are continually working to expand our services to better serve the residents and businesses of Sedona and the Verde Valley.

Mission Statement

Sedona Recycles is dedicated to public education and to demonstrating responsible resource recovery. With full community participation, we will promote and provide opportunities to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Vision Statement

Sedona Recycles is a grassroots organization defined by the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and the community to support recycling efforts and provide innovative solutions to reduce waste. We strive to provide a positive community service in a friendly atmosphere, maintaining our ideals while getting the job done. By providing free recycling services and public education, we reduce the volume of post-consumer waste buried in the local landfill and serve as the Verde Valley’s authoritative resource on solid waste reduction.

Composting

Household and commercial composting is another form of recycling. In 2003, food scraps and yard trimmings comprised 23.8% of total municipal solid waste in the U.S. That’s almost 25% of our garbage that could be recycled into new healthy soil! Although commercial composting is not available in the Verde Valley, you can start composting at home. Composting your food scraps and yard trimmings not only reduces the amount of garbage you produce, it also creates healthy soil that you can add to your garden or lawn.

Electronic Recycling

We accept electronics for recycling at our material recovery facility located on Shelby Dr. in Sedona during business hours, Monday-Saturday from 8am-4pm. Sedona Recycles requests a small donation for electronic recycling to assist with processing costs. Please contact us with any questions.

Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors and televisions are no longer accepted by Sedona Recycles. CRT monitors and televisions can be taken to any Best Buy location. Because CRT televisions contain substantial amounts of lead, we encourage you to find a new home for your working televisions or monitors before considering disposal or recycling.

Sedona Recycles does not accept:

• Plastic bags of any kind (please take to local grocery stores for recycling)
• Foam cups, takeout containers, and meat trays
• Waxed cardboard
• Milk cartons, soy/rice milk cartons, and ice cream containers
• Plate Glass
• Mirrors
• Light Bulbs
• Paint
• PVC pipe
• Motor Oil
• Household chemicals