2021

This publication is printed on recycled paper made from 10% post-consumer waste that might have been the junk mail you recycled last week.

This publication is printed on recycled paper made from 10% post-consumer waste that might have been the junk mail you recycled last week.

New Bulk Trash &Holiday Collection

Schedules

Save Water andMoney Every Day

Inspiration to Makea More Sustainable

YOU!

The city of Peoria will pick up HHW by appointment from your home. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

Household Hazardous WasteSTEP 1 - Complete the HHW Home Collection request form found at www.peoriaaz.gov/hhw and let us know what type of waste you wish to have picked up from your home. You can also request an HHW appointment by calling 623.773.7836.STEP 2 - You will receive a confirmation email or phone call from the city with your appointment collection date. We have limited the number of appointments per event, if you need to reschedule your appointment, call 623.773.7836 at least 24 hours before your collection date.

STEP 3 - Set your items out for collection by 6 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. All containers must be properly labeled, sealed and placed outside by your carport or garage.

DO NOT PLACE HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIAL BY THE SIDE WALK OR CURBSIDE.

Improper disposal of HHW can cause fire in our solid waste vehicles, contaminate our water system and endanger our environment.Dispose of HHW responsibly.

UPCOMINGHHW SCHEDULE

Scheduling Opens Collection Dates

Dec. 28 Jan. 11 to Jan. 29

Apr. 12 Apr. 26 to May 14

Sept. 6 Sept. 20 to Oct. 8

Place containers out by 6 a.m. Your actual pickup time may change as there is not a scheduled time for each stop due to traffic, weather, road conditions, route changes and truckload capacity.

Containers must be returned behind the set back of your home by 6 p.m. on the day of collection.

Bag and tie all trash, including yard clip-pings (grass, leaves, etc.) and pet waste.

Place containers four feet apart with the rear wheels in the curb area. Make sure containers are not too close to vehicles or other obstacles. If you live on a major street (such as 83rd Avenue), place the containers on the property close to the street or sidewalk.

Grocery bags, bread bags, case overwrap and produce bags can be dropped off at your local grocery store, not in the recycle container.

Do not put paint or oil in the trash or re-cycle container. Schedule a household haz-ardous waste (HHW) pickup (see below).

Do not overfill your containers. The lids should be closed when placed for collection.

To order a replacement container, visit our website at www.peoriaaz.gov/solidwaste or contact the Solid Waste Division at 623.773.7431.

Placement Guidelines(How to Trash Like a Pro)

Last year the division collected 16,047 tons

of recyclables from Peoria households. Our recycling efforts avoided the release of 39,787 metric tons of CO2 into the environment.

(EPA, WARM Waste Reduction Model).

Did You

Know?

For more information, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/solidwaste

(Whew, 2020 is over!)2021 Holiday

Collection ScheduleTrash and recycling collection may change due to a holiday. Refer to the schedule below for information on holidays

that will affect your service. Please note that collection schedules do not change for Columbus Day.

HOLIDAY Regular Service Day Holiday Service Day

New Year’s DayFriday

1/1/2021

Martin LutherKing, Jr. Day

Monday1/18/2021

Presidents Day

Monday2/15/2021

MemorialDay

Monday5/31/2021

Independence Day

Sunday7/4/2021

LaborDay

Monday9/6/2021

ColumbusDay

Monday10/11/2021

NOT A CITY HOLIDAY

VeteransDay

Thursday11/11/2021

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday11/25/2021

ChristmasDay

Saturday12/25/2021

New Year’sDay

Saturday1/1/2022

Monday 12/28/2020

Tuesday 12/29/2020

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Thursday 12/31/2020

Friday 1/1/2021

NO CHANGE

Saturday 1/2/2021

Monday 1/18/2021

Tuesday 1/19/2021

Tuesday 1/19/2021

Wednesday 1/20/2021

Thursday 1/21/2021

Friday 1/22/2021

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Monday 2/15/2021

Tuesday 2/16/2021

Tuesday 2/16/2021

Wednesday 2/17/2021

Thursday 2/18/2021

Friday 2/19/2021

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Monday 5/31/2021

Tuesday 6/1/2021

Tuesday 6/1/2021

Wednesday 6/2/2021

Thursday 6/3/2021

Friday 6/4/2021

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Monday 7/5/2021

Tuesday 7/6/2021

Tuesday 7/6/2021

Wednesday 7/7/2021

Thursday 7/8/2021

Friday 7/9/2021

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Monday 9/6/2021

Tuesday 9/7/2021

Tuesday 9/7/2021

Wednesday 9/8/2021

Thursday 9/9/2021

Friday 9/10/2021

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Monday 10/11/2021

Tuesday 10/12/2021

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Thursday 10/14/2021

Friday 10/15/2021

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Monday 11/8/2021

Tuesday 11/9/2021

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Thursday 11/11/2021

Friday 11/12/2021

Friday 11/12/2021

Saturday 11/13/2021

Monday 11/22/2021

Tuesday 11/23/2021

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Thursday 11/25/2021

Friday 11/26/2021

Friday 11/26/2021

Saturday 11/27/2021

Monday 12/20/2021

Tuesday 12/21/2021

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Thursday 12/23/2021

Friday 12/24/2021

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Monday 12/27/2021

Tuesday 12/28/2021

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

Thursday 12/30/2021

Friday 12/31/2021

NO CHANGE

NO CHANGE

HOW TO RECYCLEYES!

NO!Soiled Paper

Tools

Yard Waste

Diapers

Clothes & Shoes

Toys

ConstructionWaste

MedicalWaste

Scrap Metal

Hazardous waste can cause injuries to

solid waste employees and cause fires in our trucks. Please dispose

of hazardous waste in a responsible manner.

FlattenedCardboard

Plastic and Glass Bottles and Jugs

Aluminum and Metal Cans

Paper

Electronics & Batteries

Dirt or Rocks

Food

Plastic Bags

Styrofoam

It’s easy. It’s convenient. IT WORKS.

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR RECYCLABLES

Keep all recyclables free of food and liquid.

Never put recyclables in containers or plastic bags.

ZONE DATE

1 JUL 6 2 JUL 8 3 JUL 12 4 JUL 14 5 JUL 19 6 JUL 21 7 JUL 26 8 JUL 29 9 AUG 2 10 AUG 4 11 AUG 9 12 AUG 1113 AUG 16 14 AUG 19 15 AUG 2316 AUG 2517 AUG 30 18 SEP 219 SEP 7 20 SEP 9 21 SEP 13 22 SEP 16 23 SEP 20 24 SEP 22 25 SEP 23 26 SEP 27 27 SEP 29 28 OCT 429 OCT 6 30 OCT 7 31 OCT 8 32 OCT 11 33 OCT 13 34 OCT 1835 OCT 2136 OCT 2537 OCT 2838 NOV 139 NOV 340 NOV 4 41 NOV 842 NOV 9 43 NOV 1544 NOV 1745 NOV 22 46 NOV 29 47 DEC 1 48 DEC 2 49 DEC 6 50 DEC 8 51 DEC 13 52 DEC 15 53 DEC 1653 DEC 20 55 DEC 22 56 DEC 27 57 DEC 29

COLLECTION 2ZONE DATE

1 JAN 4 2 JAN 6 3 JAN 11 4 JAN 13 5 JAN 19 6 JAN 21 7 JAN 25 8 JAN 28 9 FEB 1 10 FEB 3 11 FEB 8 12 FEB 1013 FEB 16 14 FEB 22 15 FEB 2416 MAR 117 MAR 3 18 MAR 819 MAR 10 20 MAR 15 21 MAR 22 22 MAR 25 23 MAR 29 24 MAR 31 25 APR 1 26 APR 5 27 APR 7 28 APR 1229 APR 14 30 APR 15 31 APR 16 32 APR 19 33 APR 21 34 APR 2635 APR 2936 MAY 337 MAY 638 MAY 1039 MAY 1240 MAY 13 41 MAY 1742 MAY 18 43 MAY 2044 MAY 2445 MAY 26 46 JUN 1 47 JUN 3 48 JUN 7 49 JUN 9 50 JUN 14 51 JUN 16 52 JUN 18 53 JUN 2153 JUN 23 55 JUN 28 56 JUN 30 57 JUL 2

COLLECTION 1

No WET paint!Leave it out in the sun to dry before you throw itaway.

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

Appliances(remove doors)

Furniture

Bagged yard waste

Tree limbs cut into three-foot sections

Boxed cacti (see below)

Wood panels less than three-feet square

NORTH

101

101

303

NORTHERN AVE.

BUTLER DR.

MOUNTAIN VIEW RD.

CHOLLA ST.

SWEETWATER AVE.

ACOMA DR.

PARADISE LN.

GROVERS AV.E

UTOPIA RD.

ROSE GARDEN LN.

WILLIAMS RD.

CALLELEJOS

YEARLING RD.

PINNACLE VISTA DR.

PEAK VIEW RD.

OLIVE AVE.

PEORIA AVE.

CACTUS AVE.

115thAVE.

107thAVE.

99thAVE.

91stAVE.

83rdAVE.

75thAVE.

67thAVE.

111thAVE.

103thAVE.

95thAVE.

87thAVE.

79thAVE.

71stAVE.

THUNDERBIRD RD.

GREENWAY RD.

BELL RD.

UNION HILLS DR.

BEARDSLEY RD.

DEER VALLEY RD.

PINNACLEPEAK RD.

HAPPY VALLEY RD.

JOMAX RD.

DYNAMITE BLVD.

1 2 35

3634

4

811 10 9 7 6

1922 21 20

18

2928

37

303132

33

54

1517

1214

1316

2725

25

26

2324

35

55

56

5757

45

48

53

51

50

49

52 47

3840

46

43 41

3942

44

Vistancia

Trilogy

Westbrook Village

SonoranMountain

Ranch

Bulk Trash ProgramTo participate in the Bulk Trash Collection Program residents must reside within city limits and have an active solid waste service account with the city of Peoria.All bulky items should be placed curbside no later than 6 a.m. of the zone collection date. Bulky items placed out after a street has beenserviced or exceed the maximum collection size (approx. 6’ long x 4’ wide x 3’ tall) may be collected by appointment for a charge.Call the Solid Waste Division at 623.773.7431 orvisit www.peoriaaz.gov/bulktrash to view the interactive map and obtain complete program guidelines.

BULK TRASHTIPS

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS

HAZARDOUS WASTEOil, paint thinners, liquid paint, infectiousor medical waste, pool chemicals, antifreezeor auto batteries (see page 2) MISC MATERIALRocks, bricks, dirt, block, concrete, tile, asphalt, wet or dry mortar, sod, gravel, roofing materials, or drywallAUTO PARTSNo tires (any shape or size), no metalor car parts GLASSWindows, shower doors, patio doors, mirrors, glass tabletops or fluorescent tubes

WE DON’T WANT TO

DAMAGE YOUR PROPERTY!

BULK TRASH ITEMS

BELONGCURBSIDE

DO NOT place bulk items out more than ONE DAY in advance

of collection date.

DO NOT BLOCK THE SIDEWALK

OR MAILBOX

PLACE ITEMS FOR

PICKUPCURBSIDE, NOT ON PRIVATE

PROPERTY.

Remove doors from appliances so children or pets can’t be

trapped.

Cut branches into three-foot sectionsand stack in thesame direction.

Put cactipieces in a box so no one gets stuck!

Bag jumping cholla and polka dot

cactus, then place in the trash can.

See the bottom of the page for

placement

Last year the division collected 75,712 tons

of trash from Peoria households. That’s the

same weight as 15,142 adult elephants.

Did You Know?

ZONE DATE

1 JUL 6 2 JUL 8 3 JUL 12 4 JUL 14 5 JUL 19 6 JUL 21 7 JUL 26 8 JUL 29 9 AUG 2 10 AUG 4 11 AUG 9 12 AUG 1113 AUG 16 14 AUG 19 15 AUG 2316 AUG 2517 AUG 30 18 SEP 219 SEP 7 20 SEP 9 21 SEP 13 22 SEP 16 23 SEP 20 24 SEP 22 25 SEP 23 26 SEP 27 27 SEP 29 28 OCT 429 OCT 6 30 OCT 7 31 OCT 8 32 OCT 11 33 OCT 13 34 OCT 1835 OCT 2136 OCT 2537 OCT 2838 NOV 139 NOV 340 NOV 4 41 NOV 842 NOV 9 43 NOV 1544 NOV 1745 NOV 22 46 NOV 29 47 DEC 1 48 DEC 2 49 DEC 6 50 DEC 8 51 DEC 13 52 DEC 15 53 DEC 1653 DEC 20 55 DEC 22 56 DEC 27 57 DEC 29

COLLECTION 2ZONE DATE

1 JAN 4 2 JAN 6 3 JAN 11 4 JAN 13 5 JAN 19 6 JAN 21 7 JAN 25 8 JAN 28 9 FEB 1 10 FEB 3 11 FEB 8 12 FEB 1013 FEB 16 14 FEB 22 15 FEB 2416 MAR 117 MAR 3 18 MAR 819 MAR 10 20 MAR 15 21 MAR 22 22 MAR 25 23 MAR 29 24 MAR 31 25 APR 1 26 APR 5 27 APR 7 28 APR 1229 APR 14 30 APR 15 31 APR 16 32 APR 19 33 APR 21 34 APR 2635 APR 2936 MAY 337 MAY 638 MAY 1039 MAY 1240 MAY 13 41 MAY 1742 MAY 18 43 MAY 2044 MAY 2445 MAY 26 46 JUN 1 47 JUN 3 48 JUN 7 49 JUN 9 50 JUN 14 51 JUN 16 52 JUN 18 53 JUN 2153 JUN 23 55 JUN 28 56 JUN 30 57 JUL 2

COLLECTION 1

No WET paint!Leave it out in the sun to dry before you throw itaway.

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

Appliances(remove doors)

Furniture

Bagged yard waste

Tree limbs cut into three-foot sections

Boxed cacti (see below)

Wood panels less than three-feet square

NORTH

101

101

303

NORTHERN AVE.

BUTLER DR.

MOUNTAIN VIEW RD.

CHOLLA ST.

SWEETWATER AVE.

ACOMA DR.

PARADISE LN.

GROVERS AV.E

UTOPIA RD.

ROSE GARDEN LN.

WILLIAMS RD.

CALLELEJOS

YEARLING RD.

PINNACLE VISTA DR.

PEAK VIEW RD.

OLIVE AVE.

PEORIA AVE.

CACTUS AVE.

115thAVE.

107thAVE.

99thAVE.

91stAVE.

83rdAVE.

75thAVE.

67thAVE.

111thAVE.

103thAVE.

95thAVE.

87thAVE.

79thAVE.

71stAVE.

THUNDERBIRD RD.

GREENWAY RD.

BELL RD.

UNION HILLS DR.

BEARDSLEY RD.

DEER VALLEY RD.

PINNACLEPEAK RD.

HAPPY VALLEY RD.

JOMAX RD.

DYNAMITE BLVD.

1 2 35

3634

4

811 10 9 7 6

1922 21 20

18

2928

37

303132

33

54

1517

1214

1316

2725

25

26

2324

35

55

56

5757

45

48

53

51

50

49

52 47

3840

46

43 41

3942

44

Vistancia

Trilogy

Westbrook Village

SonoranMountain

Ranch

Bulk Trash ProgramTo participate in the Bulk Trash Collection Program residents must reside within city limits and have an active solid waste service account with the city of Peoria.All bulky items should be placed curbside no later than 6 a.m. of the zone collection date. Bulky items placed out after a street has beenserviced or exceed the maximum collection size (approx. 6’ long x 4’ wide x 3’ tall) may be collected by appointment for a charge.Call the Solid Waste Division at 623.773.7431 orvisit www.peoriaaz.gov/bulktrash to view the interactive map and obtain complete program guidelines.

BULK TRASHTIPS

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS

HAZARDOUS WASTEOil, paint thinners, liquid paint, infectiousor medical waste, pool chemicals, antifreezeor auto batteries (see page 2) MISC MATERIALRocks, bricks, dirt, block, concrete, tile, asphalt, wet or dry mortar, sod, gravel, roofing materials, or drywallAUTO PARTSNo tires (any shape or size), no metalor car parts GLASSWindows, shower doors, patio doors, mirrors, glass tabletops or fluorescent tubes

WE DON’T WANT TO

DAMAGE YOUR PROPERTY!

BULK TRASH ITEMS

BELONGCURBSIDE

DO NOT place bulk items out more than ONE DAY in advance

of collection date.

DO NOT BLOCK THE SIDEWALK

OR MAILBOX

PLACE ITEMS FOR

PICKUPCURBSIDE, NOT ON PRIVATE

PROPERTY.

Remove doors from appliances so children or pets can’t be

trapped.

Cut branches into three-foot sectionsand stack in thesame direction.

Put cactipieces in a box so no one gets stuck!

Bag jumping cholla and polka dot

cactus, then place in the trash can.

See the bottom of the page for

placement

The Solid Waste Division practices sus-tainable waste management by offering recycling programs to Peoria households and businesses. The division provides col-lection services to more than 60,000 Peo-ria households. Recycling is beneficial to the environment and reduces the amount of material landfilled. Other sustainable programs include a Household Hazardous Waste Program, Commercial Recycling Program, and Roll-Off Rental Program.

Who Are We?

21.9%

Food Waste

19.2%

Plastics

13.1%

Paper &Paperboard

9.9%

Metals

8.7%

Wood

8.0%

Textiles

2.3%

MiscInorganic Wastes

3.5%

Rubber &Leather4.9%

Glass

6.2%

YardTrimmings

2.1%Other

Composting is Easy!

Did you know that food scraps and yard waste make up approximately 25% of total residential waste? You can reduce the amount of waste you send to area landfills by composting this waste and creating a nutrient-rich soil additive – a natural fertilizer.

How to Get Started• Compost container or enclosed pile

• A little space

• Browns for carbon, greens for nitrogen, air for organisms, and water for moisture

• Download the complete instructions at www.peoriaaz.gov/compost or take one of our free backyard composting classes through Sustainable University.

Why Compost?• It’s earth-friendly because keeping, composting and using

food and yard waste restores natural resources.

• It benefits your yard by improving soil structure and texture, increases the soil’s ability to hold both water and air, improves soil fertility, and stimulates healthy root development in plants.

• It saves money because you can reduce or eliminate the need to buy chemical fertilizers, pellets, manure or compost.

• It’s easy!

BROWNBROWNGOLD!GOLD!

TOP 10 LONGEST LASTING LANDFILL ITEMS

1. Glass BottlesTime to break down:1,000,000 years

2. Disposable DiapersTime to break down:450 years

3. Plastic BottlesTime to break down:450 years

4. Plastic BagsTime to break down:200-500 years

5. Aluminum CansTime to break down:80-200 years

6. Rubber-soled ShoesTime to break down:50-80 years

7. Tin CansTime to break down:50 years

8. ClothingTime to break down:40 years

9. Plastic WrapTime to break down:20-30 years

10. Paper Coffee CupsTime to break down:20 years

Consider re-usables or alternatives to these items rather than adding to the mess.

WHY RECYCLE?33% of

an average landfill is made up of packaging

material.

Of the 33 million plastic bottles used every year, only

are recycled.13%

of American steel is recycled. 2/3 of steel is produced from recycled

materials.

86% Recycling generates over

in tax revenue for every 1,000 tons of materials

recycled.

$14,000

Roughly

of paper and cardboard products produced in the

U.S. were recycled last year.

66%

Recycled aluminum can save

of the energy cost of producing

new aluminum.

94%

In 1970, the Container Corporation of America ran a design contest for a recycled symbol. 23-year-old college student Gary Dean Anderson won the $2,500 prize with his entry. It became one of the most recog-nized symbols of the 20th Century.

Did You Know?

Yee Haw

!

Total8.3B tons

Usedonce

2.5B tonsin continued use

RECYCLED

LIFECYCLE OF ALL THE PLASTIC IN THE WORLD

4.9B tons discarded in

landfills, dumps,or thrown away

Destroyed 0.8B tons (mostly burned)

Source: Science Advances, “Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made,” Roland Geyer

What Happens to Recycled Clothing? All the Plastic of the World!

• Only 15% of consumer-used clothing is recycled even though nearly 100% of textiles and clothing are recyclable.

• 15+ million tons of used textile waste is produced in the U.S. each year.

• Synthetic clothing may take hundreds of years to decompose.

Worn asSecondhand

clothing45%

Cut downand used asindustrial

rags30%

Grounddown and

reprocessed20%

5%

Unusable

21.9%

Food Waste

19.2%

Plastics

13.1%

Paper &Paperboard

9.9%

Metals

8.7%

Wood

8.0%

Textiles

2.3%

MiscInorganic Wastes

3.5%

Rubber &Leather4.9%

Glass

6.2%

YardTrimmings

2.1%Other

One year’s worth of landfill material: 139.6 million tons of waste

8.3 billion tons of plastic were produced between 1950 and 2015. Here’s where it all went:

AIRWATER

EARTH

Did You Know?

The Earth’s resources are more limited than you think!

The diversion rate is the amount of waste generated by Peoria households that is diverted away from the landfill through recycling. Last year, Peoria house-holds generated 75,712 tons of curbside waste, but only 16,047 was recycled, for a diversion rate of 21.20%. The Environmental Protection Agency has set a new goal of 50% diversion rate by the year 2030…we have a lot of room for improvement! Pay it forward to our Earth by recycling right and recycling more!

What is the Diversion Rate

& Why Does It Matter?

Of the 33 million plastic bottles used every year, only

are recycled.

REMEMBER

MASKS & GLOVES ARE NOT

RECYCLABLE

1. Cardboard2. Paper3. Food Boxes4. Mail5. Beverage Cans6. Food Cans7. Glass Bottles8. Jars (glass

and plastic)9. Jugs

10. Plastic Bottles (with caps screwed on)

DON’T put inthe recycling bin.

Instead…

PLASTIC BAGSAND WRAPSDrop off at the grocery store to be recycled.

ELECTRONICSDrop off at the city of Glendale landfill e-waste bins or take to an electronics store.

TEXTILES ANDCLOTHINGDonate to charity or resale stores.

TOP 10 IN THE

BINTOP 10 IN THE

BINLearn more at www.peoriaaz.gov/recycleor email us at recycling@peoriaaz.gov.

Javi the Javelina wants to teach you how to recycle! Download his

FREE activity coloring book at peoriaaz.gov/recycle.

1. Cardboard2. Paper3. Food Boxes4. Mail5. Beverage Cans6. Food Cans7. Glass Bottles8. Jars (glass

and plastic)9. Jugs

10. Plastic Bottles (with caps screwed on)

DON’T put inthe recycling bin.

Instead…

PLASTIC BAGSAND WRAPSDrop off at the grocery store to be recycled.

ELECTRONICSDrop off at the city of Glendale landfill e-waste bins or take to an electronics store.

TEXTILES ANDCLOTHINGDonate to charity or resale stores.

TOP 10 IN THE

BINTOP 10 IN THE

BINLearn more at www.peoriaaz.gov/recycleor email us at recycling@peoriaaz.gov.

Javi the Javelina wants to teach you how to recycle! Download his

FREE activity coloring book at peoriaaz.gov/recycle.

Xeriscape is a landscape style which focuses on plants that are low water use and uniquely adapted for the climate zone you are in. True xeriscape landscapes are full of color, textures, shade and plant diver-sity, which make them havens for native wildlife like our important pollinators. When you convert to xeriscape you are switching from high water use plants, like grass, to a more resilient plant palate.

Xeriscape is not “zero-scape”

For a full list of drought-resistant plants, visit www.amwua.org/plants.

Totem Pole Cactus(lophocereus schottii f. monstrosus)

Columnar, thornless slow growing cactus. Mature size 10’ tall x 10’ wide. Full/reflected sun. Pink flowers.

Jojoba(simmondsia chinensis)

Slow-growing shrub for screening or hedges. Mature size 6’ tall x 6’ wide.

Full/reflected sun. Yellow/green flowers.

Deer Grass(muhlenbergia rigens)

Fast growing grass native to the South-west. Mature size 4’ tall x 4’ wide. Full/

partial sun. Turns tan in the fall.

Lilac Vine(hardenbergia violacea)

Fast growing vine which needs well-drained soil. Mature size 15’ tall x 10’ wide. Dark

green with purple flowers in winter.

Desert Willow(chilopsis linearis)

Fast growing tree native to the Southwest.Mature size 25’ tall x 20’ wide. White, pink or purple flowers which attract hummingbirds.

© Dave Seibert

Audrey II(astros carnivora)

Fast-growing carnivorous plant of extra-terrestrial origin. Mature size 60’ tall if fed

too much. Talks and sings. Bad attitude.

© Warner Bros

© Dave Seibert

© Dave Seibert

© Dave Seibert

Variegated Century Plant(agave americana v. marginata)

Accent succulent with strap-like leaves armed with stout teeth along the edge

and at the tip. Mature size 10’ x 13’.

© Victoria Caster

© Dave Seibert

Water usage can easily be reduced at every home or business. The city of Peoria offers helpful rebates that can make you more water efficient and save you money!

Peoria residents that converted from grass to xeriscape reduce water use by around 40% annually. In addition to all that water saved, xeriscape needs less overall maintenance,

reducing costs even more all while saving time!

Download an application today at www.peoriaaz.gov/rebates.

For more information, call 623.773.7861.ACT NOW! Only a limited number of rebates are available each year.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SAVINGS NON-RESIDENTIAL SAVINGS

Smart irrigation controller, up to $250 Smart irrigation controller, up to $250

High-efficiency toilet, up to $100 High-efficiency toilet, up to $100

Xeriscape conversion, up to $1,650 Xeriscape conversion, up to $1,650

New home xeriscape, up to $150

LANDSCAPE WATER GUIDELINESHow Much & How Often

Water to the outer edge of the plant’s canopy and to the depth indicated. Watering frequency will vary depending on season, plant type, weather and soil.

Seasonal Frequency - Days Between WateringsWater this Deeply(Typical Root Depth)Spring

(Mar-May)Summer

(May-Oct)Fall

(Oct-Dec)Winter

(Dec-Mar)

TreesDesert adapted 14-30 days 7-21 days 14-30 days 30-60 days 24-36 inches

High-water use 7-12 days 7-10 days 7-12 days 14-30 days 24-36 inches

ShrubsDesert adapted 14-30 days 7-21 days 14-30 days 30-45 days 18-24 inches

High-water use 7-10 days 5-7 days 7-10 days 10-14 days 18-24 inches

Groundcovers& Vines

Desert adapted 14-30 days 7-21 days 14-30 days 21-45 days 8-12 inches

High-water use 7-10 days 2-5 days 7-10 days 10-14 days 8-12 inches

Cacti & Succulents 21-45 days 14-30 days 21-45 days if needed 8-12 inches

Annuals 3-7 days 2-5 days 3-7 days 5-10 days 8-12 inches

Warm Season Grass 4-14 days 3-6 days 6-21 days 15-30 days 6-10 inches

Cool Season Grass 3-7 days none 3-10 days 7-14 days 6-10 inches

These guidelines are for established plants (1 year for shrubs, 3 years for trees.) Additional water is needed for new plantings or unusually hot or dry weather. Less water is needed during cool or rainy weather. Drip run times are typically 2 hours or more for each watering.

Peoria Reporter

A major monsoon roars through the Valley. Trees blow over, potholes form and streets flood. Who do you call for help? No one. Pull out your phone and download the Peoria Reporter app. With a few intuitive clicks, you can report all of these issues and so much more - weeds, cracks, leaks, graffiti and code compliance issues. There is no need to search the web for phone numbers, just click and send. The app has a list of department phone numbers. To download, visit your phone’s app store and search Peoria Reporter.

See it! Snap it! Send it!

Landscape Efficiency ConsultationFree on-site landscape consultations are available to Peoria water customers. During the consultation, we will look at your landscape from a conservation perspective and provide tips on how to maximize water efficiency for your yard. The consultation includes:

• How much and how often to water• Review of irrigation controller program• Help choosing the right plant for the right place• Home water leak detection and other resources

To schedule a consultation, email conservation@peoriaaz.gov or call 623-773-7861

Two Peoria waste water treatment plants recycled 309.63 million gallons of wastewater in 2019 for use in city parks, HOAs and golf courses. This amount of water is equivalent to the average water usage for 2,932 residential homes for one year!

GET THE FACTS!

Investigate leaks at SmartHomeWaterGuide.org

Move drip emitters to your tree’s dripline and install a goof plug

into the old hole.

Fix Drip Line Leaks with a Goof Plug

Download the latest report atwww.peoriaaz.gov/waterreports.

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!Free on-site landscape consultations are available to Peoria water customers. During the consultation, we will look at your landscape from a conservation perspective and provide tips on how to maximize water efficiency for your yard. The consultation includes:

• How much and how often to water• Review of irrigation controller program• Help choosing the right plant for the right place• Home water leak detection and other resources

To schedule a consultation, email conservation@peoriaaz.gov or call 623-773-7861

Install high efficiency shower heads to reduce hot water use.You can save more than 2,300 gallons of water per year and more than 300 kilowatts of electricity per year (used to heat the water.) Take a 5-minute shower to reduce water and electricity usage.

Look for the WaterSense logoSave water and protect the environment by choosing WaterSense-labeled products in your home and landscape. WaterSense is a partnership program by the Environmental Protection Agency, and these products are certified to be at least 20% more efficient without sacrificing performance.

Check for indoor leaks using the Smart Home Water GuideIf you are concerned about high water use, read through the guide or visit the website at www.smarthomewaterguide.org to detect leaks indoors. The guide also addresses outdoor leaks with irrigation systems.

Lower the thermostat setting on your water heater to 120°Heating water can account for 15% of your utility bill. Insulate your electric hot water storage tank, but be careful not to cover the thermostat. A water tank insulation wrap costs about $20 and helps hold the heat inside.

Use cold water for laundry and save up to $63 a yearDo only full loads when using the clothes washer. Dry towels and heavier cottons in a separate load from lighter-weight clothes. Clean the lint filter after each load to improve air circulation.

Install a programmable thermostat and save about $100 a yearTurn your thermostat back 10 - 15% for 8 hours. Use fans in the rooms you’re in to supplement your A/C – they allow you to raise the thermostat temperature, using less energy. Fans cost less to use than A/C. Keep all doors to rooms open in your house. Clean your air filter once a month – dirty filters block air flow.

Replace incandescent light bulbs with LEDsLEDs use about 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 25 times longer. LEDs produce almost no heat, and can cut energy costs for lighting significantly.

Get rid of energy vampiresStandby consumption is 10-15% of total household electricity consumption. DVRs and converter boxes used by cable and satellite TV systems have large vampire loads. Shut off home computers, printers, and chargers for electronics when not in use or use power strips to turn them off. Laptop computers use less energy than desktop models. Screen savers do not reduce energy use by monitors. Use smart power strips to reduce phantom loads and buy ENERGY STAR appliances when it is time to replace them.

Keep lids on pots when cookingUse the microwave or a pressure cooker to save energy …they reduce the cooking time. Use small electric pans or toaster ovens for small meals rather than your large stove or oven. Cook with an outdoor barbecue to keep the heat out of the kitchen.

Control solar heatIn the summer, keep window coverings closed on the south, east, and west windows to keep the sun out. In the winter, open the window coverings to let the sun in.

My Energy + Water Saving Checklist

GET THE FACTS!

Investigate leaks at SmartHomeWaterGuide.org

Move drip emitters to your tree’s dripline and install a goof plug

into the old hole.

Fix Drip Line Leaks with a Goof Plug

Download the latest report atwww.peoriaaz.gov/waterreports.

Standard1/4” hole

plug

Plug forholes largerthan 1/4”

Water hereWater here

Drip Line

HOSE

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!

Did You Know?

The HE Toilet and Smart Irrigation Controller rebates

from 2018 saved 5,399,000 gallons of water in the first

year installed.

HARD WATER?

Find out the water hardness level at YOUR address. This is helpful in

calibrating your water softener.

Visit https://bit.ly/366laVc.

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Type the name of a waste material and I’ll

tell you where it should go for recycling,

composting or disposal!ALAKAZAM!

www.peoriaaz.gov/recycle

In the U.S., more than 80% of beverage cans collected

for recycling are recovered and

turned back into new beverage

containers, compared with 59% of glass

bottles and only 13% of plastic PET bottles.

Yes, We Can!

Recycling Unpacked: Assessing the Circular Potential of Beverage Containers in the

United States, published by Metabolic, 2020

HARD WATER?

AROUND THE HOUSE1. Use LED lighting instead of incandescent

lighting as it’s proven to last longer, and uses much less electricity.

2. Put on an extra layer of clothing instead of turning on the heating.

3. Turn off your lights when you leave a room.

4. Hang your wet clothes on a drying line or rack.

5. Start timing your showers. Or better yet, invest in a shower timer.

6. Grow your own herbs, fruit and vegeta-bles even if it’s just a few pots around the house, it all helps!

7. Get a water-saving shower head.8. Use organic fertilizers.KITCHEN9. Juice the off-cuts of your vegetables and

fruits.10. Repurpose glass jars.11. Use washable metal straws instead of

disposable plastic straws.12. Limit the use of hot water when hand

washing dishes.13. Use cloth towels instead of paper towels.14. Make your own coffee instead of buying

takeout.15. Start composting.16. Try making homemade cleaners.17. Invest in a pressure cooker and

reduce your cooking time and energy use by 70%!

OFFICE18. Collect scrap paper in a tray.19. Turn off your computer before leaving

work.20. If you need business cards, use an

eco-friendly printer.21. Always use double-sided printing where

possible.

COMMUTING22. Buy a second-hand bicycle and start

using it to commute everywhere.23. Take the stairs over the elevator. This

also doubles up as a leg workout.24. Use public transportation. It’s also an

excellent opportunity to catch up on reading and other things you couldn’t do if you were driving.

25. Organize carpools to work, sports, events and other activities.

26. If you’re in the market for a new car, invest in electric-powered vehicles.

GIFTING27. Save gift bags and boxes for future use.28. Give people experiences instead of

things.29. Make a hand-written note from recycled

materials.30. Make jewelery, hats, scarfs, from existing

materials.31. Make a home-cooked meal or bake a

cake. GROCERY SHOPPING32. Don’t use plastic bags at checkout. In-

stead, take your own re-usable bags for groceries.

33. Buy your produce in bulk from your local farmer’s markets.

34. Avoid buying plastic-wrapped products.35. Stop buying bottled water!36. Shop at bulk food stores. LIFESTYLE37. Spend more time outside.38. Eat more whole foods. 39. Become a member of your local food

co-op.40. Stop accepting disposable cutlery and

napkins.41. Use stainless steel drink bottles.

FASHION42. Buy second-hand clothes where possible.43. Invest in better quality items that last

longer. 44. Support fashion brands that are ethical

and environmentally conscious.45. Reduce how frequently you wash your

clothes.46. Repurpose old clothes as rags or donate

to a local mechanic if no longer wear-able.

47. Acquire basic sewing skills to patch holes and sew buttons back on.

48. Transform old clothes into new garments. PAPERLESS49. Opt to receive digital letters and bills.50. Ask for emailed receipts instead of

printed.51. Use your phone, tablet or computer for

note-taking.PERSONAL CARE52. Don’t leave the water running when

brushing your teeth or cleaning your face.

52. Read labels for toxic and harmful chem-icals.

54. Use multipurpose bathroom products.TECHNOLOGY55. Use solar energy chargers for your

smartphones and tablets.56. Use rechargeable batteries where pos-

sible.57. Recycle your devices when ready to

dispose of.58 Donate your old devices to schools and

other institutions.59. Use e-waste recycling programs when

disposing of your electronics.60. Get your devices repaired instead of

buying new ones.

60 Tips For Sustainable Living60 Tips For Sustainable Living**

*Tips courtesy of theminimalistvegan.com

Besides being gross, pet waste can contain:• E.Coli • Toxoplasma gondii • Roundworm • Tapeworm

It can contaminate stormwater and enter our water supply, causing health problems, especially for

the immune-compromised and pregnant women.

City of PeoriaCOMMUNITYRESOURCES GUIDE

For more information, call 623.773.7070 or visit www.peoriaaz.gov/peoriasupport.

Get the FREE book for assistance with food, shelter,

homelessness, domestic violence and many

volunteer opportunities.Disponible en español también!Working Together for You!

The city of Peoria is converting from the old style high-pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights to light emitting diode (LED). HPS is no longer in production for our use, so LED is replacing HPS…not just in Peoria, but throughout the world.

Even though LED light is much lower wattage than the old HPS, it appears brighter because it is directional and focused. HPS light is scattered in a much wider pattern.

There are many advantages to LED Streetlights. LEDs last lon-ger and require less maintenance. LEDs also use about 40% less energy. Because they are so much more efficient, HPS is being phased out of the industry. LEDs are also Dark Sky compliant meaning there is no uplighting which spoils the view of the stars. For more information about streetlights, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/streets or email streetrepair@peoriaaz.gov or call Streets Administration at 623.773.7432.

Wow! Check out the new streetlights!

Today’s Lesson:Pick Up Your Dog’s Poo

Did You Know?The solar power systems at the Beardsley water facility provided 36.6% of its power needs in 2019.

LEDHPS

Spine-tacular CactusJanuary 16 - Saturday at 9 a.m.Cactus are uniquely suited to our desert climate and they are coveted by collectors all over the globe for their distinct and unique character. There are a few varieties that give you the most bang for your buck including beautiful flowers, amazing form, and easy to care for. Join us and find out more about these superstars, including selection, care, and even propagation.

Recycling Right in PeoriaFebruary 3 - Wednesday at 6 p.m.Do you ever look at the trash item in your hand and ask, can I recycle this? Recycling staff will walk you through what items are recycled in Peoria and what items have to stay in the trash. The more we can recycle right in Peoria the more waste we can divert from our landfills!

Spring Vegetable GardeningFebruary 20 - Saturday at 9 a.m.The time to plan and plant your spring garden is here! Nothing is tastier than a fresh meal made from homegrown vegetables. Learn what plants do the best here and some gardening do’s and don’ts for Arizona that will help your plants thrive and provide this spring.

Tour the Desert Fusion GardenMarch 13 - Saturday at 9 a.m.Come take a virtual tour of the Peoria Fusion Demonstration Garden with city staff as we talk about the benefits of xeriscap-ing and show examples of design and desert plant selection.

The Best Small Desert TreesMarch 27 - Saturday at 9 a.m.How big of a tree do you need? A tree that is too big for it's location will eventually lead to the damage of surrounding sidewalks, neighbor disputes, and eventually the huge cost of removal. In this class a certified arborist will go over small to moderate tree options that work with our climate including photos, pros, cons, and tips on special care.

Wildlife Friendly Landscapes April 10 - Saturday at 9 a.m.Now more than ever our native wildlife needs help to continue to thrive in our urban areas. You can help by turning your yard into a mini wildlife sanctuary! It’s easy to create an inviting environment for birds, butterflies and other creatures using a wonderful array of native and desert adapted plants.

Resilient LandscapesApril 24 - Saturday at 9 a.m.Is your landscape resilient to our regions extreme climate and low precipitation? A landscaping expert will walk you through the ways you can increase the resiliency and health of your landscape while still providing shade, color and an aesthetically pleasing view.

Classes will be released on the date and time listed and can be accessed atwww.youtube.com/digitalpeoria

For more information,call 623-773-7861 or email conservation@peoriaaz.gov.

FREE classes for a Better You, Better Planet, Better Us!

FREE classes for a Better You, Better Planet, Better Us!

We want your feedback! Take the class survey

after the video.

JOIN US VIRTUALLY!

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Latex paint is not categorized as hazardous waste by the Environmental Protection Agency and can be safely disposed by landfilling. Dispose properly of latex paint by:

Step 1 – Mix drying agent, found at hardware stores, or use kitty litter. STIR, STIR, STIR!

Step 2 - Poke the paint with a stick, you want to make sure it has solidified.

Step 3 – Place the bucket inside a garbage bag, tie, and toss in the TRASH can.

TIP: Never place LIQUID latex paint in the trash can, as it will spill onto the streets.

Get Rid of All Those Cans of Leftover Latex Paint

Peoria has a xeriscape demonstration garden. The Desert Fusion Garden is located in front of Peoria City Hall and is open from dawn to dusk. This small garden is home to hundreds of desert adapted plants and many landscape ideas to help you create a resilient landscape at home. The garden is broken into five sections (Child Friendly, Color Explosion, Northern Latitudes, Sonoran Accents, and Tropical Oasis) to help show the diversity xeriscape can incorporate. Visit the garden to help inspire your next landscape vision. For more info, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/fusiongarden.

Did You Know?Peoria is excited to announce the creation of a new sustainability ini-tiative, the Sustainable Peoria Plan. This will be a communi-ty-driven plan that is based on our residents’ ideas and vision for a sustainable Peoria. We are launch-ing virtual events and a survey this winter to gather your input on goals and actions within the plan’s eight categories. To add your voice and ideas to the plan and receive updates, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/sustainability.

WE NEED YOUR BRAINS!

OUT OF THE DRAIN KEEP F.O.G., Mmmm?

GREASEOIL

FAT

• Pour cooled fats, oils and grease into a covered, disposable container and save it for the next HHW event. Do not pour them down sink drains or toilets.

• Soak up spilled oils and grease with an absorbent material, such as paper towels or kitty litter, then discard into trash.

• Use sink strainers to catch any remaining food waste while washing dishes, then discard into trash.

This is the way to help prevent sewer backups.

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STORM DRAIN

ONLY RAINGoes in the

STORM DRAIN

Of the nearly 40% of US water bodies which do not meet water quality stan-dards, polluted stormwater is the leading cause of their deterioration. Runoff from urbanized areas is the leading source of water quality damage to surveyed estuaries and the third largest source of pollution to surveyed lakes.

Unlike the sewer system, which transfers water to wastewater treatment plants, when storm runoff flows into the storm drains, it runs untreated into the rivers and creeks. Polluted storm water causes all types of environmental damage.

AUTOMOTIVERecycle Oil - Never dump used motor oil into a storm drain. Schedule a HHW pickup from your home by visiting www.peoriaaz.gov/HHW. One gallon of used oil can contaminate a million gallons of fresh water. That’s a year’s supply for 50 people.Washing Cars - Wash your car at a commercial car wash (where the water is re-cycled) or where the water will run to gravel or grass areas, not into a storm drain. Always use biodegradable soap when washing cars.

HOMECleaning Products - Never dispose of leftover chemicals into a storm drain.Keep Gutters Clean - Periodic sweeping of gutters will help minimize the pollu-tion which enters the storm drains.Pet Waste - Clean up after your pet. Pet waste can wash into storm drains carrying disease and harmful bacteria.

ALWAYS BE SURE TO REPORT:

County Environmental Hotline

602-506-6616Illegal Dumping Hotline

623-773-7226Recycling Hotline

623-773-7836

• Dry weather storm drain discharge• Malfunctioning septic system• Silt and sediment runoff from poorly

controlled construction sites• Leaking vehicles• Dumping of chemicals

For more information on preventing storm water pollution, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/stormwater.

A “green business” is a business or organiza-tion that works to minimize their impact on the environment.

When you donate to or shop at your local Goodwill, you not only help people in your community, you also help protect the planet. In 2019, local Goodwills diverted 4.6 billion pounds of usable goods from landfills.

Habitat for Humanity Restore is another example of a sustainable business. The Re-stores offer donated furniture, lighting fix-tures, doors, windows, flooring and more. These donations offer customers an oppor-tunity to extend the life cycle of materials that would otherwise end up in the landfill.

Got a green business? Become a Green Business Ambassador! Contact us at recycle@peoriaaz.gov for information on this upcoming program.

What is a Green Business?GREASE

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Drain Your Pool in the Cleanout Drain, Not the Gutter*

Drain Your Pool in the Cleanout Drain, Not the Gutter*

*The gutters outside of your home lead to the city of Peoria’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), which conveys chlorinated pool water directly to the Agua Fria and New Rivers, where plants, wildlife, and aquatic life would be harmed. Pool water released into the environment is illegal and punishable by law.

A drain cleanout provides access to your main sewer line and is located outside of your home in the front or back yard. On some old-er homes, the cleanout is located in the wall. On newer homes, it is at ground level, but may be hidden by landscaping. Older homes usually have only one opening, while new ones have two clean-out pipes leading to the sewer line. Look for a threaded cap, usually black and 3 to

4 inches in diameter, which covers the opening. If your neighborhood has alleys, your clean-out is probably in your backyard. If there is no alley, it may be in the front or side yard.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOLAR?

Net metering is a solar incentive where you receive bill credits when your solar system overproduces electricity. During times when your panels aren’t producing enough electricity, you can use those bill credits to cover the cost of your grid electricity use.

Breaking Even - How long will it will take for electric bill savings to offset the cost of solar panel installation? The expected break even point ranges across the country, but on average, Arizona homeowners break even on their system cost after about eight years.

Equipment Cost - Calculate the cost of solar electricity in dollars per watt ($/W - how much solar will cost per watt of electricity.) In May 2020, panels cost an average of $3.18/W. For an average 7kW system, a price of $3.18/W means you’ll pay approximately $22,260 before tax credits and rebates.

FYI

1Drastically reduce or even eliminate your electric bills

With a solar panel system, you’ll gen-erate free power for your system’s entire 25+ year lifecycle. Even if you don’t produce 100% of the energy you consume, solar will reduce your utility bills and you’ll still save a lot of money.

2 Earn a great return on your investmentThanks to substantial electric-

ity bill savings, the average American homeowner pays off their solar pan-el system in seven to eight years and sees an ROI of 20% or more.

3 Protect against rising energy costsIn the past 10 years, residen-

tial electricity prices have gone up by an average of three percent annually. By investing in a solar energy system now, you can fix your electricity rate and protect against unpredictable

increases in electricity costs.

Benefits of LEASING (only available for APS customers)

• Locked-in rates (between $0.11-$0.13) (Be sure not to work with a company that has a rate escalator or your payment may increase.)

• Product guarantee• Maintenance and

monitoring included• Insurance included

Benefits of PURCHASING

• Rates between 1.99% - 5.99%• 25-year warranties for peace of

mind (Be sure to get the details on how the warranty works.)

• Tax benefits • 26% federal tax credit • $1000 state tax credit

How Should I Finance the Panels?

4 Increase your property valueMultiple studies have found

that homes equipped with solar energy systems have higher property values and sell more quickly than non-solar homes.

5 Boost U.S. energy independenceThe sun is an infinite source

of energy and a key component of achieving energy independence in the United States.

6 Create jobs and help your local economy

The solar industry adds jobs which are higher paying and cannot be out-sourced many times faster than the overall U.S. economy.

7 Protect the environmentA typical residential solar

panel system will eliminate three to four tons of carbon emissions each year—the equivalent of planting over 100 trees annually.

7 Reasons to Go SolarHarnessing solar power is a natural fit for Arizona where we have on average 299 days of sunshine per year. Before installing solar ener-gy, homeowners should be aware of their total electricity usage, and consider low-cost and easy-to-im-plement efficiency measures be-fore choosing solar. - Energy.gov

Solar panels have a warranty of 25-30 years. If you don’t plan on owning your house for that long, the good news is solar increases the value of your property and can actually expedite the process of selling when the time comes.

PANEL LIFE

Billing Options• APS Rate Rider RCP Program• Current RCP buy-back rate is

$0.094. Reduced effective 9/01/2020. APS has ability to reduce up to 10% every Sept with ACC approval

Lease or Purchase Options• Purchase is the best option if you

have tax liability. • Lease will have locked-in rates,

protected from future increases

Rate Plans• Saver Choice Grid access charge:

Charge for solar customers is $0.93 per kW-dc of generation

• Saver Choice Plus (has demand) No grid access charge

• Saver Choice Max (has demand) No grid access charge

Rebatesnone

Billing Options• Net Meter is kWh-for-kWh credit

over-produced and fed in to the grid• Net Billing is kWh credit over-

produced and fed into the grid and paid at an amount set by the utility

Purchase ONLY• Need to have tax liability to make

sense

Rate Plans• Net meter time of use

E-27 Generation High Demand E-15 Generation Average Demand

• Net Billing at $0.028 E-14 EV Plan E-13 Export Plan

Rebates• Storage Rebate $300/Kwh

up to $3600• Demand Controller Rebate $250

The vast majority of home solar systems will be connected to the grid. During times when your panels aren’t producing enough electricity, you can use bill credits (See Net Metering) to cover the cost of your grid electricity use. There are different options for service depending on your local utility company.

Working with Your Utility Company

BATTERIESBatteries can give you stored electricity at night, when weather is limiting sunlight or when the power grid is down.

You don’t even need solar panels to run a battery and save money. Charge your battery at night when rates are low and run your house off the battery when rates are highest!

OFF THE GRIDIn order to build a completely off-grid project, like a shed, you will need batteries to store energy, an extra-large solar panel system, and provisions for backup power to cover you when your panels don’t get enough sun.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOLAR? A guiDE FOR THE CONFUSED & PERPLEXED

Information courtesy of EnergySage.com, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Benefits of SUBSCRIBING

• No payment upfront but you don’t own the equipment

• Cancel anytime with no penalty but you will have to pay for removal of the panels

• No tax benefit

How Should I Finance the Panels?

City of Peoria8401 W. Monroe StreetPeoria, Arizona 85345

BIG JOB?Get a roll off bin for your next major remodeling or cleanup project!

Order yourbin today!

For more information, call 623.773.7895 or visit www.peoriaaz.gov/solidwaste.

20-yard, 30-yardand 40-yard bins available.

DIY projects? Time to declutter? Call to schedule a special haul to dispose of extra trash or large items outside of your bulk trash collection date.

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