In October 2024, the Arizona DEQ celebrated U.S. EPA’s approval of a U.S. Air Force (USAF) plan to protect Arizonans who live near USAF facilities at the Tucson International Airport Area Superfund Site.
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Arizona Produces Videos to Spread the Word on Green Practices & Permitting
In October 2024, Arizona DEQ created a video parodying the cult classic film “Halloween,” to share recycling tips and an infographic on common recycling contaminants.
State Innovation Video 2024: Arizona Community Science Program
Arizona’s Community Science Program empowers Arizonans to protect the environment by getting volunteers to contribute to the science, from testing water quality to monitoring air and cleaning up trash.
Arizona Recycling Locator
This app helps users find information on E-Waste, Household Hazardous Waste, and general recycling in their community through an interactive web map. The map is accompanied by definitions and an…
Arizona Leveraging Drone Technology for Tire Dump Site Assessments
In June 2024, Arizona DEQ successfully employed drone technology to more quickly and accurately estimate the volume of waste tires at regulated sites.
Arizona Connects Small Public Water Systems to PFAS-Free Water Source
In early 2024, the Arizona DEQ provided engineering, technical expertise, and $5M of financial resources to address PFAS in the City of Globe’s community’s drinking water.
Arizona Takes to Instagram to Encourage Residents to ‘Shake Off’ Recycling Misconceptions
In the weeks leading up to the 2024 Super Bowl, the Arizona DEQ leaned into the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce frenzy, by rolling out memes to help the public “shake off” recycling misconceptions.
Arizona Proposes Roadmap To Transform Recycled Water into Purified Water
In November 2023, the Arizona DEQ published a proposed advanced water purification (AWP) program roadmap to help expand water reuse programs, address scarcity issues, and enhance public health.
Arizona Resumes Recycling Grants; Conducts Outreach
In October 2023, the Arizona DEQ announced the return of its Recycling Grant Program which offers the state’s political subdivisions, private enterprises, local nonprofits, and tribal governments competitive grants.
State Innovation Video 2023: Arizona AFFF Take-Back & Replace Program
Arizona developed an Aqueous Film Forming Foam take-back, replace, and disposal program to address the health risks of exposure to perfluoroalkyl subtances (PFAS).
