WILLIAMS, ARIZ.—In alignment with its ambitious corporate sustainability goals, Xanterra Travel Collection has partnered with RoomOne to complete a large-scale recycling initiative at the Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel and The Grand Hotel. Through this collaboration, 112 used PTAC (packaged terminal air conditioner) units were responsibly removed and recycled, supporting Xanterra’s ongoing mission to reduce waste and minimize environmental impact across its operations.
This project, coordinated between RoomOne and Xanterras’ facilities management and sustainability teams, exemplifies operational efficiency and environmental leadership. RoomOne’s zero-cost, turnkey PTAC recycling service made the process seamless—handling logistics, freight, and environmentally responsible processing of the units. The program ensures all refrigerants, metals, and components are safely reclaimed or recycled in accordance with federal and environmental standards.
“Partnerships like this allow us to make meaningful progress on our waste-reduction goals while also streamlining operations,” said Roy Weedman, Sustainability Director at Xanterra. “RoomOne’s service directly supports our corporate target of reducing landfill waste by 5 percent annually, and their logistics support ensured minimal disruption to our facilities management team.” More PTAC recycling projects are already in the planning stage for 2026 and 2027.
Xanterra’s Six Major Goals
Xanterra’s corporate sustainability framework includes six major goals: achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, reducing water usage in stressed areas, eliminating single-use plastics by 2030, and increasing sustainable sourcing. The company’s recent project with RoomOne directly contributes to its waste diversion and emissions mitigation efforts.
“We’re excited to support a company like Xanterra, whose commitment to long-term sustainability is woven into everything they do. I was able to see this firsthand through this initial 112 PTAC recycling project,” said Owen Finch, Sourcing Account Executive at RoomOne. “This number of units presents a significant amount of waste, and we diverted all of it from landfills through a little bit of teamwork. Kudos to Xanterra for doing the right thing.”
The project serves as a model for how hotels, especially those operating in natural or historic areas, can implement green initiatives without compromising operational flow or guest experience.
For more information about RoomOne’s PTAC recycling solutions, visit www.roomonesolutions.com or contact Owen Finch at owen.finch@roomonesolutions.com.
