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Trash & Recycling in Sandy, UT (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Sandy Public Works provides weekly curbside trash and every-other-week recycling collection. Containers must be placed curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day.

Trash Recycling: Pickup Rules

Some Restrictions

Bin Placement Rules

Trash and recycling cans must be placed at the curb with at least four feet of clearance between cans and away from parked cars, mailboxes, and obstacles.

Trash Recycling: Bin Placement

Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Sandy provides two annual neighborhood cleanup events where residents may set out bulk items and yard waste for curbside pickup. Extra pickups can be scheduled for a fee.

Trash Recycling: Bulk Disposal

Some Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Curbside recycling is provided but not mandatory. Accepted items include paper, cardboard, metal cans, and plastics numbered 1 and 2. Glass is not accepted curbside.

Trash Recycling: Recycling Requirements

Few Restrictions

Looking for Salt Lake County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Sandy city rules.

Trash & Recycling in Salt Lake County