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Public Information Meetings - Proposed Runway Safety Area and Taxiway Improvements at Sedona Airport

Yavapai County, as Airport Sponsor of the Sedona Airport, is considering a multi-phased safety enhancement project at Sedona Airport. To give the public an opportunity to learn about and comment on the proposed project, Yavapai County and the Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority are holding two public information meetings. PRESS RELEASE(PDF, 152KB) | FLYER(PDF, 758KB)


Paulden Community Cleanup

The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, working with the Public Works Department, is pleased to announce a community cleanup in Paulden. The cleanup will be at the Paulden Transfer Station, 23750 N. Marblehead Avenue. The cleanup will be open to Yavapai County residents at no charge on May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 2023 from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M PRESS RELEASE(PDF, 58KB) | FLYER(PDF, 296KB)


Mayer Community Cleanup

The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, working with the Public Works Department, is pleased to announce a community cleanup in Mayer. The cleanup will be at the Mayer Yard (next to the Mayer Transfer Station). 11130 S. Antelope Creek Rd., ¼ mile south of Mayer. The cleanup will be open to Yavapai County residents at no charge on April 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, & 22, 2023 from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. PRESS RELEASE(PDF, 58KB) | FLYER(PDF, 110KB)


Annual Free Slash Program

The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, working with the Public Works Department, is pleased to announce the continuation of the annual free slash drop-off program at County transfer stations beginning April 1, 2023, through June 1, 2023. PRESS RELEASE(PDF, 153KB) | FLYER(PDF, 156KB)


Camp Verde Transfer Station Wins ADEQ Award

The Camp Verde Transfer Station has recently received the Bronze Award from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program (VESP) for exceeding statutory requirements in the cleanliness and management of the transfer station. This additional designation of "Superior Compliance History" is a three-year recognition awarded to facilities with no violations on record with any environmental regulatory agency within the past three years. Congratulation to the entire Solid Waste Department, particularly Jay Scott, the Camp Verde Attendant.

David Vega, Jeff Darley, Jay Scott, Morgan O'Connor from ADEQ, Frank Kyser

Pictured, from left: David Vega, Jeff Darley, Jay Scott, Morgan O'Connor from ADEQ, Frank Kyser


RUBBERIZED CHIP SEAL (FY 22-23) PROJECT # 2222712

Please be advised that Cactus Asphalt in conjunction with Yavapai County will be performing
rubberized chip seal and fog seal operations on Old Black Canyon Highway, in Black Canyon
City. Construction work will include placing a 1/2’’ chip seal, fog seal and striping. -- Press Release(PDF, 109KB) // Map(PDF, 544KB).


Mayer Transfer Station Wins ADEQ Award

The Mayer Transfer Station recently received the Bronze Award from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program (VESP) for exceeding statutory requirements in the cleanliness and management of the transfer station. This additional designation of "Superior Compliance History" is a three-year recognition awarded to facilities with no violations on record with any environmental regulatory agency within the past three years. Congratulation to the entire Solid Waste Department, particularly Jim Haas, the Mayer Attendant.

Steven Trump, Josh Warfield, Roger McCormick, Morgan O'Connor from ADEQ, Jim Haas, Jeff Darley

Pictured, from left: Steven Trump, Josh Warfield, Roger McCormick, Morgan O'Connor from ADEQ, Jim Haas, Jeff Darley


Paulden Transfer Station Wins ADEQ Award

The Paulden Transfer Station recently received the Bronze Award from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program (VESP) for exceeding statutory requirements in the cleanliness and management of the transfer station. Paulden has the highest traffic volume of all the County transfer stations, with 23,914 vehicles (including the community cleanup) using the station this fiscal year. Congratulation to the entire Solid Waste Department, particularly Brian Eden and Eric Snow, the Paulden Attendants.

Staff receiving award

Pictured, from left: Steven Trump, Justin Gonzalez, Josh Warfield, David Vega, Jeff Darley, Morgan O'Connor from ADEQ, Brian Eden, Rob Elliott, Eric Snow, Dan Cherry


PRESCOTT EAST HIGHWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Asphalt Paving & Supply, Inc., in conjunction with Yavapai County and the Town of Prescott
Valley, will be performing roadwork on Prescott East Highway from the intersection with
Highway 69 through Antelope Lane.-- PRESS RELEASE, NIGHT WORK, AND PHASE THREE(PDF, 158KB) // MAP(PDF, 1006KB)


OVERLAY (FALL, FY 22-23) IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN YAVAPAI COUNTY

Asphalt Paving & Supply in conjunction with Yavapai County will be performing asphalt overlay
roadwork on Red Rock Loop Road in Sedona, Thousand Trails and Warriors Run in Cottonwood
and East Kings Way and Mesquite Drive in Black Canyon City. -- PRESS RELEASE(PDF, 58KB) // MAP(PDF, 1MB)


Yavapai County Lifts Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Effective Friday, July 15, 2022, at 8:00 a.m., Yavapai County lifted the Stage 2 Fire Restrictions and Outdoor Fire Ban. | PRESS RELEASE(PDF, 164KB)


PIONEER PARKWAY ROUNDABOUT AT COMMERCE DRIVE

Please be advised that CLM Earthmovers, LLC in conjunction with Yavapai County, will be performing roadwork on the Pioneer Parkway and Commerce Drive intersection. Press Release(PDF, 104KB) // Map(PDF, 5MB)


SR 179 TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS AT BEAVERHEAD FLAT ROAD

Desert Services International in conjunction with Yavapai County will be performing roadwork on State Route 179 at the Beaverhead Flat intersection in the Village of Oak Creek. Press Release(PDF, 186KB) // Map(PDF, 783KB).


New Office Location for Right of Way Permitting

The Yavapai County Public Works Right of Way Permitting and Inspection Department will be moving to a new location and opening on Monday, January 6, 2020. ANNOUNCEMENT(PDF, 117KB)


Yavapai County Scenic and Historic Route Program

If you would like to learn more about the Yavapai County Scenic and Historic Roads Program, adopted on April 20th, 2009, click on the following link... READ MORE