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FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County has opened the Willard Springs Transfer Station for free green waste-only disposal between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. through Sunday, June 27 to support residents’ efforts to remove pine needles, branches, leaves, brush, and other green waste from their properties and create defensible spaces due to high wildfire activity. The station will still not be accepting household trash or bulk waste.
On Wednesday, the County secured an exemption from the U.S. Forest Service to open the transfer station, which is located on the Coconino National Forest and operated by the County through a Special Use Permit. The Coconino National Forest went into full closure on Wednesday due to high fire danger and persistent wildfire activity.
Willard Springs Transfer Station is located about 14 miles south of Flagstaff, just west of Interstate 17 along the Willard Spring Road exit. The station is normally open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. between April 1 and October 31.
The schedule for the Willard Springs Transfer Station is being continually evaluated and subject to change if additional restrictions are deemed necessary due to public safety and ongoing wildfire activity. Residents are encouraged to call Ron Hollamon, Coconino County Public Works Solid Waste Manager, at (928) 679-8300 for more information.