The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors officially declared a county emergency following severe heavy rainfall and widespread flooding that began on Sunday, Nov. 1. The county has announced temporary relief measures for affected residents, according to Yavapai County Board of Supervisors Communications Manager David McAtee.
Under a proclamation signed by Yavapai County Board of Supervisors Chairman Brooks Compton [R-District 1], the county will offer free flood debris disposal at all county transfer stations from Wednesday, Nov. 4, to Monday, Nov. 30, and a waiver of demolition permit fees for flood-impacted structures to support community recovery efforts.
“Our primary focus is providing immediate support to our residents as they clean up and rebuild,” Compton said. “Offering free debris disposal and demolition permits ensures our communities can recover safely and efficiently without added financial burden.”
Demolition permit fees will be waived for structures directly affected by recent flooding, as determined by the development services director. Property owners planning structural demolition due to flood damage should contact Yavapai County Development Services prior to beginning work to verify eligibility by calling 928-771-3214.
Participating transfer stations include:
- Camp Verde: 2600 E. SR 260. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Black Canyon City: 21000 E. Landfill Road. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Congress: 20994 W. Stanton Road. Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Mayer: 11130 S. Antelope Creek Road. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Paulden: 23750 N. Marblehead Avenue. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Seligman: 55799 N. Seligman Landfill Road. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Skull Valley: 12970 W. Van Dickson Road. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Bagdad: 40400 W. Bagdad Transfer Station Road, open Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
Accepted flood debris includes water-damaged furniture, carpet, padding and drywall; flood-damaged household goods and bagged trash; yard debris, mud-soiled brush, branches and vegetative slash; and construction demolition materials from residential flood damage.
Hazardous materials, chemicals, paints and liquids, commercial contractor loads, dead animals and cars are not accepted.
Residents must present a valid ID or utility bill showing a Yavapai County address upon entry. All open loads must be properly secured and tarped during transport to prevent roadside debris. Transfer station staff will direct traffic. Visitors should follow site safety rules and wear sturdy footwear.
For questions regarding transfer station guidelines, contact the Yavapai County Public Works Department at 928-771-3183 or visit yavapaiaz.gov/TransferStations. For additional recovery resources, emergency updates or damage reporting tools, visit YavapaiReady.gov/Recover.
