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U.S. Forest Service
News Release
Media Contact: Bob Blasi
Moonset Pit to Re-open on May 11 for Green Waste Disposal
Williams, Ariz., April 1, 2019—For Immediate Release. The Kaibab National Forest, in cooperation with the communities of Parks and Sherwood Forest Estates is pleased to announce the reopening of the Moonset Pit on May 11 of this
year for local residents to dispose of green waste materials from private property.
The renovation and expansion project occurring over the past two years at the site has been completed, and the pit will be open on the following days this year from 8am to 2pm:
Users will only be allowed to access and discard natural woody debris such as logs, limbs, branches, brush, needles, and leaves on these dates while staff is present. No bagged substances, lumber, construction material, household garbage
or any other items should be deposited at the site. The Moonset Pit serves the local area providing a location for the disposal of natural forest debris. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this facility in order to make their private property more
defensible against the threat of wildland fire. Personal Use Cinder Information: Personal use cinder material will also be made available at the Moonset Pit this year and permits will be available starting July 8 at 8am. Cinders will only be available for collection on weekends
to avoid safety conflicts with Coconino County mining operations. There is a new personal use cinder pit currently available to the public all days of the week at the Wright Pit located off Lillie J Ranch road in Parks. The W-Triangle Pit is also currently open for cinder
removal throughout the week. The success of this community provision is largely attributed to the volunteers of the Parks Area Connection and Sherwood Forest Fire Department who staff the pit on Saturdays during the open hours of operation. This annual service is also
supported by the Kaibab National Forest and the Rural Communities Fuels Management Partnership.
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1650-1_so_MoonsetPit_2019 Final.pdf
Description: 1650-1_so_MoonsetPit_2019 Final.pdf
Attachment:
Moonset Flyer 2019 (003).pdf
Description: Moonset Flyer 2019 (003).pdf
