The 2025 Bear Jaw Community Cleanup – Monday, April 28
It’s that time of year again when we come together as a community to protect our homes and forests by removing hazardous fuels and green waste. The Bear Jaw Community Cleanup is scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025, and it’s an essential part of keeping our neighborhoods safe and firewise.
Why It Matters
By participating in this cleanup, you’re helping reduce the risk of wildfires in our area. The event is organized in partnership with the Highlands and Pinewood Fire District Fuels Reduction Program and Coconino County, making it easy and free for residents to do their part.
What You Need to Know
🟢 What’s Accepted:
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Up to 15 clear bags of green waste per property
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Only pine needles and leaves will be accepted in these bags
🕗 When:
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Have all items curbside by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 28
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Collection runs daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding weekends) and is expected to wrap up by Thursday, May 8
📍 Where:
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Place bags and slash along the roadside—bags not out by the deadline may not be collected
Important Guidelines to Follow
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Only 15 clear bags per property will be collected.
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Free bags (Not at the fire station) will be available in early April at:
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Munds Park Post Office
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Kota’s Coffee
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Agee’s
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Do not combine piles with neighboring properties—it confuses the collection crew and may result in fewer bags being picked up.
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Slash pile rules:
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Start once all bags are collected
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No higher than 3 feet, within a 5×5 foot area, and within 5 feet of the road’s edge
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Acceptable tree limbs: up to 6” in diameter and up to 5’ long
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No large stumps or mechanical help—this is a manual collection!
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Tip: If you’re trimming trees or raking pine needles, now’s the perfect time. Stack everything neatly, with cut ends facing the road.
Let’s Keep Munds Park Fire-Safe!
This cleanup is a fantastic opportunity to reduce fire danger and keep our beautiful forest community safe. Let’s all do our part and take advantage of this free, helpful service.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to the Highlands or Pinewood Fire Districts.
