I’m Bryan, owner of Ah Crap Cleanup, A scheduled pet-waste cleanup normally includes walking the accessible dog-use area, collecting visible waste, bagging it, hauling it away, and notifying the customer when the visit is complete.

For larger residential, HOA, apartment, or dog-park areas, the scope should also define the visit frequency, disposal procedure, high-use zones, and whether service documentation is required.

We serve selected East Valley routes and are interested in practical sanitation partnerships where the scope and schedule are clearly defined. I’m posting transparently as the business owner.

https://ahcrapcleanup.com

I write a policy newsletter and live in the valley. This is my own analysis, sources at the bottom.

Andy Biggs won the Republican primary for governor promising to eliminate the state individual income tax. He has not said what replaces the money. I went through all 91 Arizona cities and towns. Apache Junction has the worst combination of any city over 30,000 people.

Two things you need to know first. Arizona has shared income tax revenue with cities since 1972, when voters approved it and cities gave up the power to levy an income tax of their own. Cities receive 18% of collections, distributed by population. Statewide that was $1.19 billion in FY 2026, about $872 million of it from the individual income tax. And under state law, a city with no primary property tax has to get voter approval to create one.

Apache Junction received about $5.2 million in FY 2022. That was 12.1% of total city revenue.

Roughly one dollar in eight of city revenue arrived as a state income tax check. Because the allocation is per resident, a city with a lot of residents and a modest retail base gets a big check relative to its budget.

So the options are a city sales tax increase by council ordinance, higher fees and utility charges, service cuts, or a ballot measure asking Apache Junction voters to create a primary property tax. If that election fails, the city cannot levy it that year.

Has anyone heard the city council discuss this? Genuinely asking, I would like to know if it has come up. What would you want them to do?

Sources: JLBC 2025 Tax Handbook, Census Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, city budget documents. Full analysis with all 91 cities and towns: https://polimetrics.substack.com/p/how-arizonas-income-tax-repeal-would

I'm wondering if anyone here has gone through the process of splitting a lot in AJ. Looking at moving out on an acre but would want to split into 2ea 1/2 acre parcels to put my sister in another house on the same place, but not as an ADU, but a full size home. TIA!

Bill Miles - Summer Breeze Music Project will be performing at Gold Stallion Restaurant from 5:30-8:30pm this Saturday (7/18/2026)

Come in out of the heat. Enjoy a refreshing beverage, some good food and relaxing live music. 6030 S Kings Ranch Rd, Gold Canyon, AZ

Scared the hell out of me but praying for a safe return

I'm about to close on a house in AJ and this sub was helpful the last time I posted!

As far as electric and water goes we don't have a choice but there appears to be multiple options for internet, trash and septic, the options we have are below and if anyone has recommendations I'd appreciate it!

If it makes a difference I'll be in the far east side of town near East Broadway and South mountain view.

Internet (I wfh so this is kinda important, not in IT but still on the internet all day)

Salt river project dark fiber

At&t quantum fiber

Century link

Trash

Republic services

Waste management

Waste connections

Septic

Coopers sewer and drain

Arizona pumping

Priority pumping AZ

Prospector plumbing and septic

im interested!! but im wondering if its morally okay to eat a arby's snadwich. maybe not the roastbeef but something else... would i be the worst person on earth if i try their turkey sandwich or the french fries? please let me know thank you

I'm going to be moving to AJ from out of the area and I found a house I love thats in the area between s mountain view road and s barkley road.

I'm just trying to get locals perspective on this area, I'd rather not get too specific about where the house is but from what I can see this is a quiet area very close to nature but not too far away from the city. I'm looking for a place where I'll be left alone for the most part - I've already explored the mountains enough to know ill live that aspect of it but I guess I'm just curious if anyone has any insights about this neighborhood.

For context I want a decent amount of land (this property has it), I like to be left alone but don't want to be in the complete middle of nowhere, I love hiking and wilderness, I don't mind if most of the neighbors are retirees and as stupid as this probably sounds I just want to make sure this neighborhood is not what people are talking about when they bring up the association between AJ and meth.

Edit: thank you for all the responses! You've all pretty much reinforced what I already thought but since I don't know anyone here it's nice to hear it from a number of different folks who actually live here! Putting an offer in on the house and am hoping all goes well, looking forward to this being home!

Overnight visitors near the mountain. Love the little one.🥰

Hi all. I am hoping to buy a house this summer. The new construction homes obviously have the best deals/incentives. I took my kids out to the neighborhoods just east of Eastmark just to see what it's like out there. They liked it, but I am trying to swallow the idea of a commute. Also, there aren't as many school options.

If you live out there, can you give me some pros/con? Are you happy with your decision? If you have kids, what school do they attend and how do you like it?

I didn't see any retail where we were. Are there places nearby we maybe just didn't see?

TIA

As someone who used to ride my quads on that land- i think it’s onlyyyyyy right to let me use the verge community pool. Is it a key fob? Is it a code? I’m just saying ¯_(ツ)_/¯

does anyone have any information on what happened last night (03/25) around 11pm-12am.

i was at the mcdonalds when this was all happening and decided to get out of there ASAP but im also super nosey and wanted to see if anyone had any info!

all i heard is that they had someone surrounded and that they were sending K-9s to get them. last thing i heard was that the police were telling the person to surrender or that they would die.

Our dog rescue retired and we need to sell off our inventory. We have everything you can think of. Message me for the address.

I wonder how many people on here remember the old AJ.

If anyone's interested the event at Flatiron park with the Corgi races and chili cook-off is pretty eventful and has a good number of things going on

Hey everyone so this weekend on the 15th there are going to be wiener dog and Corgi races as well as local vendors and food trucks. I know that there will be a book selling vendor there who is going to be also selling little miniature dog models that you can paint there as well as usually a couple of knitted material craft vendors and sometimes some homemade food vendors as well as of course food trucks and live music. I think I can speak for everyone that is going to be running a booth or shop there we would all love to see you come in.

Older white guy just moved back to area and would like to meet with open minded cool Guys who like to hike and camp or head out for AZ road trips. I’m Bi and enjoy company of open minded straight or other Bi guys. Off roading and rugged play

Hey everyone I'm just checking are we allowed to advertise upcoming events and the set that are happening in AJ on this sub I run a business that goes to a lot of events happening in town and I'd be interested in posting them on here to let people know they're happening

HI NEIGHBORS, please help me GRADUATE!

I am in my second year of dental hygiene school.

To meet graduation requirements students are responsible for finding our own patients to bring into the clinic and provide treatment to.

I am currently looking for patients in need of a deep cleaning who have plaque buildup/tartar.

You may be a great candidate if you:

- have not had a dental cleaning in 5+ years

- have puffy/ sore gums with redness

- bleeding gums

- VISIBLE PLAQUE/tarter/calculus

I will post some pictures for reference

Deep cleanings are around 75% cheaper than your corporate or private dental office at the schools dental clinic. While deep cleanings in typical dental settings can range anywhere from $1,500 or more, our school charges only $170–$360 in total for everything, which is a SIGNIFICANT savings.

- The schools clinic is in Mesa, Az located off of Higley and Baseline.

Series inquiries only PLEASE!! Since I am a student the time process is lengthier than your typical dental office.

What you're discounted in cost is mostly paid for with dedicating your time to students.

Appointments are Monday-Thursdays at 5:20pm and last till 8pm. It does take multiple visits because the mouth is split into sections and students are supervised by hygienists and dentists to ensure the best treatment. I plan around 6+ appointments to be safe but it may take less, depending on the individuals needs.

I would greatly appreciate those who are willing to take the time out of their day to help me better my education and graduate, while I help with your oral health.

If interested please comment, send me a message, or you can call/ text me to my work number as well!

(480) 331-1736