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Trash & Recycling in Salt Lake City, UT (2026)

4 verified trash & recycling rules for Salt Lake City, Utah, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Salt Lake City Waste and Recycling Division collects trash, recycling, and compost weekly on a zone-based schedule; bins must be curbside by 7 a.m. on collection day.

Trash Recycling: Pickup Rules

Some Restrictions

Bin Placement Rules

Carts must be placed in the park strip or at the curb with handles toward the house, at least 3 feet apart, and removed from public view within 24 hours of collection.

Trash Recycling: Bin Placement

Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Salt Lake City offers two on-call bulk waste pickups per year per household through the Call 2 Haul program; appointments must be scheduled in advance.

Trash Recycling: Bulk Disposal

Some Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Curbside recycling is mandatory for single-family and small multi-family properties; contamination with non-recyclables can result in cart tagging and rejection.

Trash Recycling: Recycling Requirements

Some Restrictions

Looking for Salt Lake County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Salt Lake City city rules.

Trash & Recycling in Salt Lake County