Our Commitment to Sustainability
At ArborWorks, we believe that caring for trees extends beyond trimming and removal. It is about protecting the resources they provide and giving back to the communities we serve. A cornerstone of our sustainability goals is reducing waste by recycling and repurposing wood debris. Instead of sending tree waste to landfills, we work to transform it into mulch, compost, and renewable materials that support healthy landscapes and contribute to a circular economy. By turning wood waste into resources, we ensure our work not only protects power and communities today but also safeguards the environment for the future.
Turning Wood Chips into Food in Arizona
Our crews in Arizona have taken sustainability a step further through a unique partnership with the Arizona Worm Farm. Instead of sending wood debris to the landfill, we recycle it into something that feeds both soil and people.
In 2023, ArborWorks diverted more than 2,000 tons of wood chips, which represented over 50 percent of our total wood waste, to the Arizona Worm Farm. In 2024, we increased that figure to 62 percent. At the farm, wood chips are repurposed to create nutrient rich mulch, fuel compost systems, and support the growth of vegetables, worms, and chickens in a fully self sustaining cycle.
Looking ahead, our 2025 Green Goal is clear. We aim to divert more than 70 percent of our wood waste away from landfills and into sustainable reuse streams such as the Arizona Worm Farm. This effort will further reduce our footprint and create meaningful benefits for both the community and the environment.
Cleaner Wood Waste Disposal in California
In California, ArborWorks utilizes Air Curtain Burners to responsibly manage wood waste. Traditional open burning can release high levels of smoke and harmful emissions into the atmosphere. Our Air Curtain Burners use advanced technology to deliver cleaner and more efficient burning by significantly reducing visible smoke and minimizing emissions.
This method allows us to dispose of large volumes of woody debris safely and efficiently while also helping to reduce wildfire fuel loads. By adopting innovative solutions such as Air Curtain Burners, ArborWorks is paving the way for a greener future in waste management across California.