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Felipe Moreno Named Public Works Directorhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-works/2870Public Works (Trash and Recycling)9/26/2023 4:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2870/Newsroom - New PWD Director.pngFelipe Moreno Named Public Works Director<div class="ExternalClassCB9F3E5624694387BAB9006DB54162E9"><html> <div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW195133723 BCX0"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Following a</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> competitive</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> nationwide recruitment process, </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton has selected</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> Felipe Moreno as the new Public Works Director effective October 2, 2023.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></span></p></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW195133723 BCX0"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Moreno is a highly respected municipal professional with more than 23 years of experience in public service. </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">He </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">currently</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> serv</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">es</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> as Assistant Public Works Director responsible for the Solid Waste Utility where he </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">leads</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> more than 600 employees. The Solid Waste Utility manages residential solid waste collection, post-collection, customer engagement, and zero waste initiatives for more than 418,000 customers.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" class="EOP TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"> </span></span></p></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW195133723 BCX0"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“Felipe’s record speaks for itself,” Barton said. “</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">He’s been a</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">n</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">asset for Phoenix in multiple departments and h</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">is leadership has been tested and proven time and time again. </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">I am confident t</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">he Public Works Department and </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">our residential customers will be in</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> capable hands.”</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></span></p></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW195133723 BCX0"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Moreno</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> started with the City of Phoenix in 2000 as a Caseworker II in the Human Services Department's Head Start Program. He was selected for the 2006 Management Intern Program, where he completed rotations in the Budget and Research Department, City Manager's Office, and Housing Department. In 2007, Felipe joined the Public Works Department as an Administrative Assistant II.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></span></p></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW195133723 BCX0"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Since joining the Public Works Department, </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Moreno</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">has </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">also </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">held positions of Management Assistant </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">II</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> and</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> Deputy Public Works Director</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> before being promoted to Assistant Director.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></span></p></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW195133723 BCX0"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Moreno</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">'s contributions to the solid waste industry extend far beyond his work with the City of Phoenix. He is an active member of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Arizona Chapter Board, serving as both President and Past­</span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> </span></span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">President. Currently, he serves as the Arizona SWANA Advisory Board representative and the SWANA Region 2 Director, representing Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Felipe also serves on the boards of Keep Phoenix Beautiful and Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Solid Waste Committee.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><br></span></span></p></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW195133723 BCX0"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" class="Paragraph SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="TrackedChange SCXW195133723 BCX0"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" class="TextRun SCXW195133723 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Felipe holds a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Resources from the University of Arizona and a master's degree in social work from Arizona State University.</span></span></p></div> </html></div>https://phoenix.gov/publicworksNewspublic-worksPublic Works
Phoenix Garbage Truck Driver Lands Childhood Dream Jobhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-works/2865Public Works (Trash and Recycling)9/21/2023 9:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2865/Lyon newsroom.jpghttps://youtu.be/otE5vn6DoDM?si=NRExYYmB7YKnTtHsPhoenix Garbage Truck Driver Lands Childhood Dream Job<div class="ExternalClassE3ADAA85833546D4942EF76926A6888B"><html> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;line-height:19.425px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;" class="TextRun SCXW25178961 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="NormalTextRun SCXW25178961 BCX0">While m</span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="NormalTextRun SCXW25178961 BCX0">ost kids</span> <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="NormalTextRun SCXW25178961 BCX0"> </span> <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="NormalTextRun SCXW25178961 BCX0">say they know </span> <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="NormalTextRun SCXW25178961 BCX0">what they w</span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="NormalTextRun SCXW25178961 BCX0">ant to be when they grow up</span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="NormalTextRun SCXW25178961 BCX0">, </span> <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="NormalTextRun SCXW25178961 BCX0">many adults </span> <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="NormalTextRun SCXW25178961 BCX0">will tell you t</span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="NormalTextRun SCXW25178961 BCX0">hey had no idea they would end up in their current career.</span> <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="NormalTextRun SCXW25178961 BCX0"> Perhaps that’s why </span> <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="NormalTextRun SCXW25178961 BCX0">Lyon Marcheschi</span> <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:16px;" class="NormalTextRun SCXW25178961 BCX0"> is so excited to have the job he always hoped for.</span> </span></span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">“This is definitely a dream come true, in a way,” he said. “Ever since I could remember, I was really fascinated by garbage trucks.”</span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Marcheschi’s obsession with the roaring engines, the squeaking brakes, and the boom of a side arm started years ago. He was able to dig up a 2005 picture of himself happily pointing to a garbage truck in front of his house. He was just five years old. As time went on, he began doing more than just watching the trucks from the sidewalk.</span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">“I started following my trash drivers when I was 8 to 10 years old. I would just grab my bike, and I started around six am. I’d go find them when they were just starting and I’d go out and follow them all day on summer vacation,” he said. </span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">“Each year I kind of went further and further and then I was doing about 50 miles on my bike a day.”</span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;"> </span><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">After a while, the City of Phoenix truck drivers started to recognize Marcheschi along their routes.</span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">“He was sort of a celebrity,” said Richard Cota, who was a bulk trash foreman when Marcheschi was a kid. “He was a favorite among the operators because he would film us and he would be around us all the time. We knew his passion around this.”</span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">The videos Marcheschi shot got better with time, experience, and better equipment. He got shots of the trucks driving by, of barrel collection, and of operators collecting bulk trash. Occasionally, he would narrate what was happening. As an 11-year-old, Marcheschi started posting his videos on Youtube.</span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> Eventually he got a nicer camera and started refining his work. </span> <span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">His channel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/THETRASH153" target="_blank">THETRASH153</a>, has almost 1,700 subscribers. His 300+ videos have garnered more than one million views. And yet his visits with the solid waste equipment operators (SWEOs) weren’t only about capturing video.</span> <span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">“They kind of hooked me up with some route maps, and I would fold them up, take them home, and I’d put them in a binder,” Marcheschi recalled. “I had a pretty good collection going of all the service area routes. Almost like a fantasy league of some sort.”</span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">After years of what could be called an unofficial, unpaid internship, Marcheschi finally had the chance to become a paid apprentice with the City of Phoenix Public Works Department.</span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">“Many, many operators knew of Lyon,” Cota said. “So when we heard his name finally becoming – that he was an applicant to become a City of Phoenix employee, a lot of us were really happy because we’d known him for years. Lyon knew some of the areas better than some of the foremen did!”</span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">When Marcheschi was hired as an apprentice, his first foreman was none other than Richard Cota.</span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">“At first, when I saw that Richard was going to be my foreman, it’s kind of cool. It takes the edge off of meeting a new foreman. I had already known him since I was like 15, so it was kind of cool,” Marcheschi said.</span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">The SWEO apprenticeship is a two-year program during which apprentices get classroom training, on-the-job training, a paycheck, and ultimately their commercial driver license (CDL). Marcheschi’s hard work during his initial years with Public Works paid off; he was named the City of Phoenix’s 2023 Apprentice of the Year.</span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">“I think Lyon was the apprentice of the year because of his work ethic, his attitude, he comes to work every day, he works hard.," Cota said. “I was not surprised at all. He excels in pretty much everything we ask of him. I think it’s a good reflection on the department. It’s showing that this apprenticeship program works; we bring in good quality people.”</span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">“Lyon is out there now modeling for others around him on what it means to be a great city employee and provide an excellent service to our customers,” said Assistant Public Works Director Felipe Moreno, who nominated Lyon for the award.</span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">“It felt pretty crazy at first because you think back to when you’re a kid, and you kind of want to tell that kid that he’ll be getting awarded from the city, along with just getting to do the job, it would probably be – you couldn’t believe it,” Marcheschi said.</span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Marcheschi has completed his apprenticeship and is now a full-time SWEO with his own route. His childhood dreams have also come full circle -- the kid who once followed around garbage truck drivers now has kids who come follow </span> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">him</span> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> as he collects their trash.</span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">“The drivers I saw growing up, they inspired me to do what they did,” he said.</span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> <br> </span> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">Now the inspiration lives on for another generation.</span> </span></div> <p> <br> </p> </html></div>https://phoenix.gov/publicworksVideopublic-worksPublic Works
Phoenix Named Top Green Fleet of 2023 https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-works/2855Public Works (Trash and Recycling)9/5/2023 5:45:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2855/Newsroom_electric fleet.jpgPhoenix Named Top Green Fleet of 2023 <div class="ExternalClass6B151CD9AD594523BF28BD0AF17CD2A2"><html> <p></p> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">The City of Phoenix won the <a href="https://www.nafa.org/awards/green-fleet-awards/green-fleet-awards-2023/" target="_blank">Top Green Fleet Award​</a> for 2023 from the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA). The annual <a href="https://www.nafa.org/awards/green-fleet-awards/" target="_blank">Green Fleet Awards</a> honor organizations</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> that make a positive impact on the environment with their groundbreaking green initiatives.</span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> <br> </span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">“Earning the Top Green Fleet of 2023 award is a testament to our city's commitment to sustainability and innovation, and Phoenix is honored to be named a leader among leaders,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “Through the dedication of our Public Works Department's Fleet Services Division and our Public Transit Department, we are harnessing the power of alternative fuels and electrification to create a cleaner, healthier city. The City of Phoenix takes our responsibility for the well-being of our environment and community very seriously, and we will continue to innovate for the benefit of residents now and in generations to come."</span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> <br> </span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="">The Fleet Services Division of the Public Works Department manages a growing fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) and vehicles that use alternative fuels, including E-54 ethanol, biodiesel, CNG (compressed natural gas), and has recently added Renewable Natural Gas (RNG).  The City's Public Transit Department converts LNG (Liquefied natural gas) into CNG for use in city buses.</span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <br> </span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" style="">“We are always looking for new ways to make our fleet greener, even before we purchase new vehicles,” said Fleet Control Manager </span> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="">Michael Bauer. “Our acquisition process focuses on buying alternative fuel vehicles or equipment first</span> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="">, </span> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="">when feasible. This helps us </span> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" style="">minimize fleet emissions by reducing the use of petroleum fuel as much as possible. It’s critical to do it right the first time.”</span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> <br> </span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" style="">Currently the City has two employee motor pools, each with dedicated electric vehicle parking and chargers for the EV fleet. </span> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="">Recently Public Works hired an Operations Analyst to focus on the best ways to expand the green fleet while researching future alternative energy sources. Phoenix also works to </span> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="">determine how many EV charging stations can be installed at certain sites, along with the associated costs of installation.</span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <br> </span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">“The City of Phoenix really does it all,” said Rhea Courtney Bozic, <a href="https://www.nafa.org/" target="_blank">NAFA​</a>’s Chief Judge of the Green Fleet Awards. “Its clean fuel integration is the best in the country. They have excellent training for staff and a strong organizational commitment to greenhouse gas reduction.”</span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> <br> </span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Additionally, Fleet Services began introducing RNG, a fuel derived from gases generated from landfills and other waste products, into the existing CNG pipeline. It was a no-cost transition that saved the City $20,000 in the first month.</span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> <br> </span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Other green initiatives within the City’s fleet include solar-covered parking for fleet equipment, a project that reuses parts from inoperable vehicles, and automatic vehicle location (AVL)</span> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> which optimizes solid waste collection routes based on miles, time and number of containers collected.</span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> <br> </span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Phoenix was named Top Green Fleet among a field of government and commercial fleet applicants from all over North America.</span> </span> </div> </html></div>https://phoenix.gov/publicworksNewspublic-worksPublic Works
Public Works Offers Various Services to Help Residents During 2023 Monsoonhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-works/2787Public Works (Trash and Recycling)6/16/2023 8:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2787/NEWSROOM barrel truck photo.jpgPublic Works Offers Various Services to Help Residents During 2023 Monsoon<div class="ExternalClass210DF6B80E9C4E619ADFFFC7D59483B8"><html> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">​The 2023 Monsoon officially began on June 15. <span style="font-size:16px;">The Phoenix Public Works Department offers many services that may come in handy before, during, and after big storms.</span></span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="font-size:16px;"></span> </span> <div> <ul> <li lang="EN-US"> <span style="font-size:16px;">Once the first major storm event with likely flooding is in the forecast (as determined by the Office of Emergency Management), sand for sandbags will be available (while supplies last) at specific City parks. Residents will need to bring their own bags and shovels. Locations are below:</span> </li> </ul> </div> <blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">District 1 – Paseo Highlands Park – 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.</span> </div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">District 2 – Paradise Valley Park – 17642 N. 40th St.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">District 3 – Moon Valley Park – 502 W. Coral Gables Dr.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">District 4 – Encanto Park Sports Complex – 2121 N. 15th Ave.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">District 5 – El Oso Park – 3451 N. 75th Ave.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">District 6 – Pecos Park – 17010 S. 48th St.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">District 7 – Cesar Chavez Park – 7858 S. 35th Ave.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">District 8 – Esteban Park – 3345 E. Roeser Rd. </span> </div> </blockquote> <div> <ul> <li lang="EN-US"> <span style="font-size:16px;">Fallen branches and large storm debris can be placed for </span> <a data-linkindex="2" data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?799274033f7d1afe069926307ca0d76a9092653b8ee774527576b148d61f6c0c"> <span style="font-size:16px;">bulk trash collection</span> </a> <span style="font-size:16px;"> if it happens during your placement/collection week (be sure to check the </span> <a data-linkindex="3" data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?53ccc7f4d29b91a8ece1c8b85e34a7530450f93d16922a9dffdb4e6875652f0c"> <span style="font-size:16px;">placement and collection schedule).</span> </a> </li> <li lang="EN-US"> <span style="font-size:16px;">If you need to dispose of fallen branches when it’s <em>not </em>your turn for bulk trash collection, you can cut them into small pieces, bag them, and put them in your curbside or alley trash container.</span> </li> <li lang="EN-US"> <span style="font-size:16px;">Each residential customer can drop off up to one ton of debris per calendar month (single visit) directly at our </span> <a data-linkindex="4" data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?167bc5c8f54062de4d4b66fc7c431cc5a49a7a4f8ba60992aaee3eb4dba7fcfa"> <span style="font-size:16px;">transfer stations</span> </a> <span style="font-size:16px;"> at no charge. Be sure to bring your City services bill and your ID.</span> </li> </ul> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <strong>Other Monsoon Reminders</strong> <br> </span> <ul> <li> <span style="font-size:16px;">Please bag and tie all trash (do <em>not </em>bag recyclables)<br aria-hidden="true"></span> </li> <li> <span style="font-size:16px;">Make sure your lid is closed</span> </li> <li> <span style="font-size:16px;">Return your empty containers back to your property promptly so they don't float or blow away in the street during a storm.</span> </li> <li> <span style="font-size:16px;">If your curbside containers get damaged (or lost!) during a monsoon storm, you can </span> <a data-linkindex="0" data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?1d0d2065e9fd84a76299d6a2a366a3e02f016d9c79ec47a61742b436f5b69384"> <span style="font-size:16px;">schedule a service</span> </a> <span style="font-size:16px;"> to have your container either repaired or replaced for free. </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <strong>Household Hazardous Waste</strong> </span> <br style="font-size:16px;" aria-hidden="true"> <span style="font-size:16px;">As temperatures rise, so does the danger of putting hazardous waste in curbside trash or recycling bins. Items like batteries, pool chemicals, paints, and oils can cause garbage truck fires (also known as hot loads) that endanger truck drivers, slow down collection, and cause extremely expensive damage. Please utilize the </span> <a data-linkindex="1" data-auth="NotApplicable" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?14db5cbee3c8fa6ac45533339cf9ab61fd1b828b7d69507e70d55ef96ca13463"> <span style="font-size:16px;">Household Hazardous Waste Collection</span> </a> <span style="font-size:16px;"> program to properly dispose of hazardous items. </span> <br> </span> </div> </div> <span style="font-size:16px;"></span> </div> <p>​​<br><br></p> </html></div>https://phoenix.gov/publicworksNewspublic-worksPublic Works
Phoenix Offers New Apprenticeship for Fleet Technicians https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-works/2711Public Works (Trash and Recycling)3/30/2023 3:45:00 PMhttps://youtu.be/0sKBSPU9YQ8Phoenix Offers New Apprenticeship for Fleet Technicians <div class="ExternalClassA32B42DC51474811840016D83BDEA653"><html> <div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;">The Phoenix Public Works Department’s Fleet Services Division is <a href="/publicworks/jobs" target="_blank">accepting applications</a> for the brand-new Fleet Technician Apprenticeship Program. Because apprentices will complete a two-year course that includes both in-class and on-the-job training, no automotive experience is required to apply. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;">“You’re getting paid to go to school, your tuition will be paid for, and when you do your on-the-job training experience you’ll also be getting paid,” said Fleet Operations Manager Lane Moulton. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;">The program provides apprentices with education, experience, and empowerment for the future. Classroom learning includes 18 courses in partnership with the <a href="https://www.maricopa.edu/" target="_blank">Maricopa Community College District</a>. Meanwhile, apprentices will complete approximately 4,300 hours of training, which includes pairing with experienced City of Phoenix technicians eager to mentor others. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;">“A lot of our technicians here have ten or 20+ years of experience, so they’re actually transitioning all that experience to you to be the next generation of technicians for the Fleet Services Division,” Moulton said. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;">As an apprentice's knowledge and skill increases, the complexity of assignments will increase – as will the salary -- until performance and technical ability are at the journey level. Ultimately, apprentices who finish the program will be ready to promote to the role of Equipment Service Worker II. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;">“There’s lots of room for advancements and promotions,” said heavy equipment mechanic Santos ‘JC’ Casillas. “Whoever comes in the door here, whether they’re male or female, young or old, there’s room for advancement. You’re never too old and you’re never too young.” </span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;">“This is a unique experience to really start your career!” Moulton said. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;">The Fleet Technician Apprenticeship is the fourth apprenticeship program offered by Phoenix Public Works. The department also has apprentices currently training as electricians, building equipment (HVAC) operators, and solid waste equipment operators (trash and recycling truck drivers). </span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><strong>The deadline to apply is April 10.</strong> Applicants must have completed high school at the time of hire, and they must attend a Fleet Services information session. You can find more details about the position, salary, benefits, and information sessions <a href="https://hcmprod.phoenix.gov/psc/hcmprodtam/EMPLOYEE/COP_TAM/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U&" target="_blank">here</a> (search Job ID 49566).</span></div><br></html></div>https://phoenix.gov/publicworksVideopublic-worksPublic Works
Phoenix Achieves Zero Waste Goal for Downtown Super Bowl Events https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-works/2666Public Works (Trash and Recycling)2/24/2023 10:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2666/newsroom_pwd_zero waste wrap.jpgPhoenix Achieves Zero Waste Goal for Downtown Super Bowl Events <div class="ExternalClassA6D69529CAE3488DB67E2A0E14AC3EA7"><html> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> The City of Phoenix Public Works Department reached its goal of diverting at least 92% of waste from Super Bowl events away from the landfill. After final sorting and weighing, the 2023 Super Bowl events hosted in downtown Phoenix surpassed a previous Super Bowl’s diversion rate of 91% to become the greenest Super Bowl in history. The final diversion rate of city-collected trash from downtown Super Bowl events was 92.6%, qualifying it as a zero-waste event.  </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"><img style="margin:5px;width:495px;" alt="" src="/publicworkssite/MediaAssets/Zero%20Waste%20tonnage%20graph%20(3).png" /><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"><br></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;background-color:window;color:windowtext;">​​“</span><span style="font-size:16px;background-color:window;color:windowtext;">We see this as a huge, historic win,” said Lorizelda Stoeller, Deputy Public Works Director and Chair of the Super Bowl Steering Committee Green Initiatives group. “This took a lot of planning ahead of time to educate the public on separating trash from recyclables. It also took a lot of hard work from staff, volunteers, and contractors who helped sort through collected garbage to ensure we weren’t landfilling any plastics or other materials that could instead be recycled.” </span><br></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <br> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> Ultimately, 81 tons of material were recycled from this year’s events. With help from Downtown Phoenix, Inc., Keep Phoenix Beautiful, and Volunteer PHX, Phoenix had 51 volunteers serving as Zero Waste Ambassadors, who guided visitors to put trash, recyclables, and food waste into separate receptacles throughout the downtown area.  </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <br> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> The last time Arizona hosted the Super Bowl in 2015, Phoenix set a goal to divert 80% of waste from the landfill. In the end, the final diversion rate achieved that year was 73%.  Since then, however, the City of Phoenix has added more robust resources and <a href="/newsroom/public-works/2633" target="_blank">technology at the Compost Facility​</a>. Public Works was able to process nearly 12 tons of food waste from the 2023 Super Bowl Experience – more than 11% of everything that was thrown away.  </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <br> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> “We couldn’t have reached our goal without the new machinery that separates food packaging from food waste,” said Deputy Public Works Director Eduardo Rodriguez. “Because of it, we were able to keep all that organic material out of the landfill. Soon it will become clean compost that will help beautify parks and other areas across the city.”  </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <br> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> The final diversion numbers show this was the greenest Super Bowl in history. During the week of Super Bowl events, Public Works employees also continued regular collection of residential waste, recycling, and bulk trash and even received and processed waste from Scottsdale during the Waste Management Phoenix Open.  </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"> <br> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;">  “This is one more example of how Phoenix has set the bar high for all Super Bowls to come," said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. "Reaching Zero Waste for an event of this size is an incredible win that demonstrates our City's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Thank you to our Public Works team, volunteers, and visitors who contributed to this effort of reducing waste and creating a greener future."  </span></div> <p>​<br></p> </html></div>https://phoenix.gov/publicworksNewspublic-worksPublic Works
​Phoenix, Direct Pack Highlight Full Circle of Plastic Recyclinghttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-works/2637Public Works (Trash and Recycling)1/27/2023 11:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2637/Newsroom_PWD_MRF floor.jpg​Phoenix, Direct Pack Highlight Full Circle of Plastic Recycling<div class="ExternalClass14115EFEE2B141F8B30DDC364530F8E6"><html> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">With <a target="_blank" href="/pio/superbowl">Super Bowl LVII</a> less than a month away, the City of Phoenix stands ready to achieve its goal of hosting the greenest Super Bowl events yet. By diverting 92% of waste produced at downtown Super Bowl activities away from the landfill, Phoenix would meet (and exceed) the EPA’s definition of a Zero Waste event.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">Recycling is one of the main waste diversion methods. While the Public Works Department collects and sorts recyclables in Phoenix, partners like <a target="_blank" href="https://www.directpackinc.com/">Direct Pack, Inc. (DPI)</a> take it from there, bringing plastics all the way through the remanufacturing process to become new food packaging items once again.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">“We don’t want recycling to be a mystery,” said Phoenix Public Works Director Joe Giudice. “We want every Phoenix resident to know what happens to the things they recycle – not only how they get sorted in our Materials Recovery Facility, but also where they go after that, how our partners like Direct Pack process them, and what the recycled items turn into. A transparent process can help people feel more fulfilled as they put items in their blue bins.”</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">Each year, Phoenix processes recyclables from 400,000 households, including some material from other valley cities. All those items are taken to the Materials Recovery Center (MRF) where workers pre-sort items by pulling out things that shouldn’t be there (plastic bags and cords, for example). Disc screens then sort flat items (paper and cardboard) away from 3-dimensional items like cans, bottles, and plastic containers. From there, plastics are further separated from aluminum and glass.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">Of the seven different kinds of plastic, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) – a clear, lightweight plastic commonly used for beverage bottles and berry, bakery, and sandwich packaging – is the most recycled worldwide.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">“PET plastics are some of the most easily recycled plastics out there,” said Phoenix Public Works Deputy Director Eduardo Rodriguez. “That’s why it’s so important to get things like water bottles and plastic containers in the recycle bin. They can be recycled over and over again in many different forms.”</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">That’s where DPI comes in. In 2022 alone, DPI purchased 8.1 million pounds of PET from the City of Phoenix and took it to Direct Pack Recycling in Guadalajara,* Mexico. There the material is sorted, chopped, and washed multiple times before it is put back into the production of new food packaging again.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">"With our newest recycling and recovery facility located only a few hours away from Phoenix, we can trace and recover all PET plastic collected in the area with a very low carbon footprint,” said Craig Snedden, president of Direct Pack, Inc. “This transparency is important, so you know that what you put in the recycling bin actually gets recycled and reused. The packaging you put in the recycling bin today can come back as your sandwich or berry packaging a month from now.”</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">Phoenix’s partnership with DPI not only diverts 21 million pieces of thermoformed packaging away from the landfill each year, but it also brings those items through the full, circular business model of the recycling process.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">"Recycling plastic bottles and containers is one of the major ways we’ll reach our Zero Waste goals for Super Bowl LVII,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “Having a partner like Direct Pack to buy and remanufacture the plastics we sort at our City of Phoenix facilities is essential to diverting waste away from the landfill.”</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">To learn more about the sorting and remanufacturing processes of plastic recyclables, watch the virtual facility tours <a target="_blank" href="/publicworks/recycleplus">here</a> or fill out a <a target="_blank" href="/publicworks/zero-waste/signup">Zero Waste request form​</a> to schedule a free tour of the MRF.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;">*CORRECTION: A previous version of this article misstated that the PET collected in Phoenix in 2022 was taken to a Direct Pack plant in Mexicali, Mexico. The plant in Mexicali is under construction and will be fully operational in the spring of 2023.</span></div> </html></div>https://phoenix.gov/publicworksNewspublic-worksPublic Works
New Technology at Compost Facility Helps Phoenix Divert Food Waste Away From Landfillhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-works/2633Public Works (Trash and Recycling)1/20/2023 11:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2633/Newsroom_PWD_depackager.jpghttps://youtu.be/kHcC0AxfLQcNew Technology at Compost Facility Helps Phoenix Divert Food Waste Away From Landfill<div class="ExternalClass03C0BCBF3A4C4327A7A7DCF958878DC3"><html> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">​Super Bowl LVII is coming to Arizona, and so are hundreds of thousands of football fans! In the week leading up to the game, visitors at downtown Phoenix Super Bowl events will produce about 2,000 tons of food and packaging waste. </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">“We had a green Super Bowl in 2015 but we’ve challenged ourselves to go to the next level," said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">In 2023, Phoenix Public Works is aiming for a Zero Waste Super Bowl. ‘Zero waste’ means diverting  a minimum of 90% of waste away from the landfill. One important component of meeting that goal in Phoenix is <a target="_blank" href="/publicworks/garbage/disposable/composting-and-green-organics">composting food waste​</a>. </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">“Phoenix now has very advanced equipment to help us take out contaminants so that we can produce a higher quality product," Gallego said. </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">The state-of-the art food de-packager at the 27th Avenue Compost Facility makes it all possible. </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> </span></div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">”It’s able to separate about 95 to  97% of all trash, food waste – anything post-consumer, pre-consumer,” said Oscar Rodriguez, General Manager of Denali, the company that operates Phoenix’s Compost Facility. </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">The machine has technology to pull packaging, wrappers, and other trash out of the food waste. Trash comes out one side of the machine and the food waste comes out the other side, ready to begin the composting process. </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">“Before we had the opportunity to have this type of machine, it would all essentially go to landfill,” Rodriguez said.  </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">The de-packager can process about 15 tons of waste in an hour. The food waste is later mixed with green waste. Through the micro-organic process of aerobic respiration, it all breaks down to clean compost over the course of 40 to 60 days. </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">Help us keep this precious resource out of the landfill by separating your food waste from trash and recyclables when you throw things away at Super Bowl events. Phoenix is committed to making this the greenest Super Bowl yet! </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">“It’s not a competition, but if it were, we’d be winning!” Gallego said.​</span> </div> </html></div>https://phoenix.gov/publicworksVideopublic-worksPublic Works

 

 

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