5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Verified from official government sources
Most unincorporated Salt Lake County residents receive waste and recycling service through the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District. Trash is typically collected weekly on a fixed day by neighborhood, with curbside recycling collected every other week. Carts must be placed at the curb by 7 AM on collection day and removed within 24 hours of pickup. Schedules shift by one day after major holidays.
Trash and recycling carts in unincorporated Salt Lake County must be the standard 95, 60, or 35 gallon carts provided by the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District. Residents may not use personal cans for automated collection. Carts must be placed at the curb by 7 AM, removed within 24 hours of pickup, and stored out of direct street view on non-collection days.
Unincorporated Salt Lake County residents get two on-call bulky waste pickups per calendar year through the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District, plus an Area Cleanup delivered dumpster program each spring and fall. Bulky items must be scheduled in advance, placed at the curb by 7 AM, and limited to household items. Hazardous waste, tires, and construction debris are excluded.
Curbside recycling in unincorporated Salt Lake County is single-stream, collected every other week by the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, metal cans, and plastic bottles and jugs numbered 1 and 2. Glass is not accepted curbside but can be dropped at Momentum Recycling bins. Plastic bags, tanglers, and food waste contaminate loads and are prohibited.
Illegal dumping in unincorporated Salt Lake County is prosecuted under Utah Code Sections 76-6-106.3 and 76-10-807 and County ordinance. Dumping on public or private land without permission can result in fines up to 10000 dollars, cleanup costs, and in aggravated cases a third-degree felony. The County offers free tip lines and reward programs for information leading to convictions.
5 cities in Salt Lake County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
5 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
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