Talking Trash with Kay Lopez

We’re diving into a world most people overlook… but absolutely shouldn’t. We’re talking trash — literally — with the incredible Kay Lopez of Yavapai Waste Solutions.

Kay is one of those women whose leadership you feel instantly. She took an unexpected path into the waste industry and turned it into a mission: building cleaner communities, driving sustainability, and showing up with strength and heart in a field traditionally dominated by men.

In this episode, Kay shares the spark that ignited her passion for waste solutions, what really happens behind the scenes in the world of trash and recycling, and the powerful lessons she’s learned along the way. From misconceptions to community impact to finding purpose in unlikely places, this conversation is real, refreshing, and insanely inspiring.

Let’s dive in, lift each other up, and talk trash in the best possible way.