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SRP Recycles 500 Tons of Utility Poles, Aiming for Zero Waste

7/18/2025

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Since August 2024, Salt River Project (SRP) has successfully recycled over 500 tons of treated wooden utility poles, preventing them from cluttering Arizona landfills. In collaboration with Blackwood Solutions, these poles are transformed into fencing and structures in New Mexico. This eco-friendly effort is a significant step toward SRP's ambitious goal of diverting 95% of industrial waste by 2035 and achieving zero waste by 2050.

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Since August 2024, Salt River Project (SRP) has successfully recycled over 500 tons of treated wooden utility poles, preventing them from cluttering Arizona landfills. In collaboration with Blackwood Solutions, these poles are transformed into fencing and structures in New Mexico. This eco-friendly effort is a significant step toward SRP's ambitious goal of diverting 95% of industrial waste by 2035 and achieving zero waste by 2050.