2012 waste management phoenix open
  • A zero waste success..
  • See how we're helping more people recycle.
  • Watch the drive to zero-waste.
  • Go behind the scenes at the tournament.
  • Water feature installation on 18.
  • See what 140,000 golf balls look like.
  • The First Tee enjoys the TPC Scottsdale.

Zero Waste. Lots of initiatives.

Waste Management has lots more zero-waste initiatives at work behind the scenes

Zero Waste Challenge

The Zero Waste Challenge needs everyone on course – from the fans, to the vendors, to the pros – to properly recycle and compost in order to divert as many materials as possible.

Trash Can-Free Tournament

The best way to avoid disposing of valuable waste materials is to eliminate trash cans altogether – a Waste Management Phoenix Open first! Composting and recycling bins are the only waste disposal options on course.

Tournament Powered by Green Energy

All electricity purchased for the event was generated by renewable energy.

Water Reuse and Conservation

In our "greywater" initiative, we're rerouting drain water from the kitchens, laundries and hospitality areas for use in the portable restrooms. Last year this effort conserved 1,476 gallons of fresh water.

Natural Gas
Trucks

Waste Management will use four CNG trucks to transport the waste and recycled materials collected during the tournament. These clean-burning CNG trucks emit 95% less particulate matter and 90% less carbon monoxide than comparable diesel-fueled vehicles.

90% Diversion
Rate Goal

This year, Waste Management hopes to divert 90% of the waste at the Phoenix Open. In addition, we hope to recover 70% of the total waste, as recyclable paper, cardboard, plastics and aluminum, or as composted material.

Green Vendor
Initiatives

Vendor education is key to the success of our green initiatives. Our Sustainability Services team has worked diligently with vendors to track inventories, inputs and outputs, and to source recyclable and compostable materials.

Automated Recycling Kiosks

Our automated recycling machines reward users with coupon incentives to use with local merchants in exchange for every bottle or can they recycle.

Solar-Powered Compactors and Tents

Sixty solar-powered compactors are on the course. They hold up to five times the waste of a typical container – and can reduce related greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. In addition, the Waste Management hospitality tent will be powered by solar energy.

Zero Waste. Lots of initiatives.

Waste Management has lots more zero-waste initiatives at work behind the scenes

Zero Waste Challenge

The Zero Waste Challenge needs everyone on course – from the fans, to the vendors, to the pros – to properly recycle and compost in order to divert as many materials as possible.

Trash Can-Free Tournament

The best way to avoid disposing of valuable waste materials is to eliminate trash cans altogether – a Waste Management Phoenix Open first! Composting and recycling bins are the only waste disposal options on course.

Tournament Powered by Green Energy

All electricity purchased for the event was generated by renewable energy.

Water Reuse and Conservation

In our "greywater" initiative, we're rerouting drain water from the kitchens, laundries and hospitality areas for use in the portable restrooms. Last year this effort conserved 1,476 gallons of fresh water.

Natural Gas
Trucks

Waste Management will use four CNG trucks to transport the waste and recycled materials collected during the tournament. These clean-burning CNG trucks emit 95% less particulate matter and 90% less carbon monoxide than comparable diesel-fueled vehicles.

90% Diversion
Rate Goal

This year, Waste Management hopes to divert 90% of the waste at the Phoenix Open. In addition, we hope to recover 70% of the total waste, as recyclable paper, cardboard, plastics and aluminum, or as composted material.

Green Vendor
Initiatives

Vendor education is key to the success of our green initiatives. Our Sustainability Services team has worked diligently with vendors to track inventories, inputs and outputs, and to source recyclable and compostable materials.

Automated Recycling Kiosks

Our automated recycling machines reward users with coupon incentives to use with local merchants in exchange for every bottle or can they recycle.

Solar-Powered Compactors and Tents

Sixty solar-powered compactors are on the course. They hold up to five times the waste of a typical container – and can reduce related greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. In addition, the Waste Management hospitality tent will be powered by solar energy.

Zero Waste. Lots of initiatives.

Waste Management has lots more zero-waste initiatives at work behind the scenes

Zero Waste Challenge

The Zero Waste Challenge needs everyone on course – from the fans, to the vendors, to the pros – to properly recycle and compost in order to divert as many materials as possible.

Trash Can-Free Tournament

The best way to avoid disposing of valuable waste materials is to eliminate trash cans altogether – a Waste Management Phoenix Open first! Composting and recycling bins are the only waste disposal options on course.

Tournament Powered by Green Energy

All electricity purchased for the event was generated by renewable energy.

Water Reuse and Conservation

In our "greywater" initiative, we're rerouting drain water from the kitchens, laundries and hospitality areas for use in the portable restrooms. Last year this effort conserved 1,476 gallons of fresh water.

Natural Gas
Trucks

Waste Management will use four CNG trucks to transport the waste and recycled materials collected during the tournament. These clean-burning CNG trucks emit 95% less particulate matter and 90% less carbon monoxide than comparable diesel-fueled vehicles.

90% Diversion
Rate Goal

This year, Waste Management hopes to divert 90% of the waste at the Phoenix Open. In addition, we hope to recover 70% of the total waste, as recyclable paper, cardboard, plastics and aluminum, or as composted material.

Green Vendor
Initiatives

Vendor education is key to the success of our green initiatives. Our Sustainability Services team has worked diligently with vendors to track inventories, inputs and outputs, and to source recyclable and compostable materials.

Automated Recycling Kiosks

Our automated recycling machines reward users with coupon incentives to use with local merchants in exchange for every bottle or can they recycle.

Solar-Powered Compactors and Tents

Sixty solar-powered compactors are on the course. They hold up to five times the waste of a typical container – and can reduce related greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. In addition, the Waste Management hospitality tent will be powered by solar energy.

Zero Waste. Lots of initiatives.

Waste Management has lots more zero-waste initiatives at work behind the scenes

Zero Waste Challenge

The Zero Waste Challenge needs everyone on course – from the fans, to the vendors, to the pros – to properly recycle and compost in order to divert as many materials as possible.

Trash Can-Free Tournament

The best way to avoid disposing of valuable waste materials is to eliminate trash cans altogether – a Waste Management Phoenix Open first! Composting and recycling bins are the only waste disposal options on course.

Tournament Powered by Green Energy

All electricity purchased for the event was generated by renewable energy.

Water Reuse and Conservation

In our "greywater" initiative, we're rerouting drain water from the kitchens, laundries and hospitality areas for use in the portable restrooms. Last year this effort conserved 1,476 gallons of fresh water.

Natural Gas
Trucks

Waste Management will use four CNG trucks to transport the waste and recycled materials collected during the tournament. These clean-burning CNG trucks emit 95% less particulate matter and 90% less carbon monoxide than comparable diesel-fueled vehicles.

90% Diversion
Rate Goal

This year, Waste Management hopes to divert 90% of the waste at the Phoenix Open. In addition, we hope to recover 70% of the total waste, as recyclable paper, cardboard, plastics and aluminum, or as composted material.

Green Vendor
Initiatives

Vendor education is key to the success of our green initiatives. Our Sustainability Services team has worked diligently with vendors to track inventories, inputs and outputs, and to source recyclable and compostable materials.

Automated Recycling Kiosks

Our automated recycling machines reward users with coupon incentives to use with local merchants in exchange for every bottle or can they recycle.

Solar-Powered Compactors and Tents

Sixty solar-powered compactors are on the course. They hold up to five times the waste of a typical container – and can reduce related greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. In addition, the Waste Management hospitality tent will be powered by solar energy.

Zero Waste. Lots of initiatives.

Waste Management has lots more zero-waste initiatives at work behind the scenes

Zero Waste Challenge

The Zero Waste Challenge needs everyone on course – from the fans, to the vendors, to the pros – to properly recycle and compost in order to divert as many materials as possible.

Trash Can-Free Tournament

The best way to avoid disposing of valuable waste materials is to eliminate trash cans altogether – a Waste Management Phoenix Open first! Composting and recycling bins are the only waste disposal options on course.

Tournament Powered by Green Energy

All electricity purchased for the event was generated by renewable energy.

Water Reuse and Conservation

In our "greywater" initiative, we're rerouting drain water from the kitchens, laundries and hospitality areas for use in the portable restrooms. Last year this effort conserved 1,476 gallons of fresh water.

Natural Gas
Trucks

Waste Management will use four CNG trucks to transport the waste and recycled materials collected during the tournament. These clean-burning CNG trucks emit 95% less particulate matter and 90% less carbon monoxide than comparable diesel-fueled vehicles.

90% Diversion
Rate Goal

This year, Waste Management hopes to divert 90% of the waste at the Phoenix Open. In addition, we hope to recover 70% of the total waste, as recyclable paper, cardboard, plastics and aluminum, or as composted material.

Green Vendor
Initiatives

Vendor education is key to the success of our green initiatives. Our Sustainability Services team has worked diligently with vendors to track inventories, inputs and outputs, and to source recyclable and compostable materials.

Automated Recycling Kiosks

Our automated recycling machines reward users with coupon incentives to use with local merchants in exchange for every bottle or can they recycle.

Solar-Powered Compactors and Tents

Sixty solar-powered compactors are on the course. They hold up to five times the waste of a typical container – and can reduce related greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. In addition, the Waste Management hospitality tent will be powered by solar energy.

Zero Waste. Lots of initiatives.

Waste Management has lots more zero-waste initiatives at work behind the scenes

Zero Waste Challenge

The Zero Waste Challenge needs everyone on course – from the fans, to the vendors, to the pros – to properly recycle and compost in order to divert as many materials as possible.

Trash Can-Free Tournament

The best way to avoid disposing of valuable waste materials is to eliminate trash cans altogether – a Waste Management Phoenix Open first! Composting and recycling bins are the only waste disposal options on course.

Tournament Powered by Green Energy

All electricity purchased for the event was generated by renewable energy.

Water Reuse and Conservation

In our "greywater" initiative, we're rerouting drain water from the kitchens, laundries and hospitality areas for use in the portable restrooms. Last year this effort conserved 1,476 gallons of fresh water.

Natural Gas
Trucks

Waste Management will use four CNG trucks to transport the waste and recycled materials collected during the tournament. These clean-burning CNG trucks emit 95% less particulate matter and 90% less carbon monoxide than comparable diesel-fueled vehicles.

90% Diversion
Rate Goal

This year, Waste Management hopes to divert 90% of the waste at the Phoenix Open. In addition, we hope to recover 70% of the total waste, as recyclable paper, cardboard, plastics and aluminum, or as composted material.

Green Vendor
Initiatives

Vendor education is key to the success of our green initiatives. Our Sustainability Services team has worked diligently with vendors to track inventories, inputs and outputs, and to source recyclable and compostable materials.

Automated Recycling Kiosks

Our automated recycling machines reward users with coupon incentives to use with local merchants in exchange for every bottle or can they recycle.

Solar-Powered Compactors and Tents

Sixty solar-powered compactors are on the course. They hold up to five times the waste of a typical container – and can reduce related greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. In addition, the Waste Management hospitality tent will be powered by solar energy.

Zero Waste. Lots of initiatives.

Waste Management has lots more zero-waste initiatives at work behind the scenes

Zero Waste Challenge

The Zero Waste Challenge needs everyone on course – from the fans, to the vendors, to the pros – to properly recycle and compost in order to divert as many materials as possible.

Trash Can-Free Tournament

The best way to avoid disposing of valuable waste materials is to eliminate trash cans altogether – a Waste Management Phoenix Open first! Composting and recycling bins are the only waste disposal options on course.

Tournament Powered by Green Energy

All electricity purchased for the event was generated by renewable energy.

Water Reuse and Conservation

In our "greywater" initiative, we're rerouting drain water from the kitchens, laundries and hospitality areas for use in the portable restrooms. Last year this effort conserved 1,476 gallons of fresh water.

Natural Gas
Trucks

Waste Management will use four CNG trucks to transport the waste and recycled materials collected during the tournament. These clean-burning CNG trucks emit 95% less particulate matter and 90% less carbon monoxide than comparable diesel-fueled vehicles.

90% Diversion
Rate Goal

This year, Waste Management hopes to divert 90% of the waste at the Phoenix Open. In addition, we hope to recover 70% of the total waste, as recyclable paper, cardboard, plastics and aluminum, or as composted material.

Green Vendor
Initiatives

Vendor education is key to the success of our green initiatives. Our Sustainability Services team has worked diligently with vendors to track inventories, inputs and outputs, and to source recyclable and compostable materials.

Automated Recycling Kiosks

Our automated recycling machines reward users with coupon incentives to use with local merchants in exchange for every bottle or can they recycle.

Solar-Powered Compactors and Tents

Sixty solar-powered compactors are on the course. They hold up to five times the waste of a typical container – and can reduce related greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. In addition, the Waste Management hospitality tent will be powered by solar energy.

Zero Waste. Lots of initiatives.

Waste Management has lots more zero-waste initiatives at work behind the scenes

Zero Waste Challenge

The Zero Waste Challenge needs everyone on course – from the fans, to the vendors, to the pros – to properly recycle and compost in order to divert as many materials as possible.

Trash Can-Free Tournament

The best way to avoid disposing of valuable waste materials is to eliminate trash cans altogether – a Waste Management Phoenix Open first! Composting and recycling bins are the only waste disposal options on course.

Tournament Powered by Green Energy

All electricity purchased for the event was generated by renewable energy.

Water Reuse and Conservation

In our "greywater" initiative, we're rerouting drain water from the kitchens, laundries and hospitality areas for use in the portable restrooms. Last year this effort conserved 1,476 gallons of fresh water.

Natural Gas
Trucks

Waste Management will use four CNG trucks to transport the waste and recycled materials collected during the tournament. These clean-burning CNG trucks emit 95% less particulate matter and 90% less carbon monoxide than comparable diesel-fueled vehicles.

90% Diversion
Rate Goal

This year, Waste Management hopes to divert 90% of the waste at the Phoenix Open. In addition, we hope to recover 70% of the total waste, as recyclable paper, cardboard, plastics and aluminum, or as composted material.

Green Vendor
Initiatives

Vendor education is key to the success of our green initiatives. Our Sustainability Services team has worked diligently with vendors to track inventories, inputs and outputs, and to source recyclable and compostable materials.

Automated Recycling Kiosks

Our automated recycling machines reward users with coupon incentives to use with local merchants in exchange for every bottle or can they recycle.

Solar-Powered Compactors and Tents

Sixty solar-powered compactors are on the course. They hold up to five times the waste of a typical container – and can reduce related greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. In addition, the Waste Management hospitality tent will be powered by solar energy.