Phoenix's Environmental Programs

The city of Phoenix has responded to increased environmental regulation, rapid economic growth and heightened public awareness of environmental concerns by developing a number of environmental programs. These programs include air quality, water quality, water resources management, hazardous materials/waste management, solid waste management and parks preservation. For additional information, contact the appropriate department.

AREA CODE (602)

Air Quality Management

• Air Quality Planning - Office of Environmental Programs, 256-5669
• Public Transit Services - Public Transit, 262-7242
• Clean Burning Fuels Programs - Public Works, 256-5600
• Phoenix Bikeways Program - Street Transportation, 262-4872
• Chlorofluorocarbon Recycling - Public Works, 256-5600
• Regional Ridesharing Program - Public Works, 256-5600

Water Resources/Water Quality Management

• Water Conservation - Water Services, 262-6627
• Water Monitoring and Testing - Water Services, 262-4992
• Industrial Pretreatment Program - Water Services, 262-1859

Environmental Compliance Activities

• City Underground Storage Tank Program - Office of Environmental Programs, 256-5669
• Urban Storm Water Program - Engineering, 256-3190
• City Environmental Site Assessments - Engineering, 534-3906
• Zoning/Property Maintenance - Neighborhood Services, 495-5343
• City Dry Well Inventory - Office of Environmental Programs, 256-5669

Hazardous Materials/Waste Management

• City Hazardous Waste Management - Personnel Safety, 262-7555
• City Asbestos Abatement Program - Engineering, 534-3906
• City Community Right-to-Know Reporting Program - Personnel Safety, 262-7555
• Household Hazardous Waste Program - Public Works, 262-7251

Solid Waste Management

• Landfill Operations - Public Works, 262-7251
• Phoenix Recycles Program - Public Works, 262-7251
• Illegal Dumping - Public Works, 262-7251
• Phoenix Clean and Beautiful - Public Works, 262-4820

Parks Preservation

• Desert Awareness/Outdoor Programs - Parks, Recreation and Library, 262-7902
• Phoenix Preserve Watch - Parks, Recreation and Library, 495-5078
• Phoenix Urban Forestry - Parks, Recreation and Library, 495-3763

Phoenix Environmental Quality Commission