Circular Economy Strategies

The Town of Gilbert is a municipality in the East Valley within the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. With incredible population growth over the past decade, the Town is committed to maintaining high-quality services and amenities while continuing to plan for growth and development. As the Public Works Department is key to providing services to Town residents, the Solid Waste & Recycling Services is interested in collaborating with Master of Sustainability Leadership capstone students to explore opportunities for a circular economy. As Gilbert has a variety of local businesses and a large school district, the Town is interested in exploring how materials and resources might be reused, recycled, or upcycled in direct collaboration with a variety of community partners. Investing in a circular economy would divert waste from the landfill, saving the Town financial resources, improving the local environment, and strengthening the local community through increased collaboration.