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St. George, UT Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Solid waste schedule
Weekly collection
Recycling schedule
Biweekly (every other week)
Service provider
Washington County Special Service District 1
Self-haul exception
Owner hauls to landfill or reuse center

Summary

St. George requires every residence to use the county district's exclusive weekly trash and biweekly recycling collection service, with a narrow exception for residents who self-haul to the landfill or reuse center.

Collection and disposal of all residential solid waste within the corporate limits of the city shall be provided exclusively by the district, except for residential solid waste hauled to the landfill or city reuse center by the owner or occupant of the residential property.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-062, passed August 6, 2026).

Full Breakdown

Collection and disposal of residential solid waste in St. George is provided exclusively by Washington County Special Service District 1; the only carve-out is for an owner or occupant who personally hauls their own waste to the landfill or city reuse center. Under City Code section 4-4-7, residential solid waste is collected weekly and residential recyclable materials are collected biweekly, both on terms set by the district. Each residence must use the district's automated solid waste and recycling containers, with limited exceptions for pre-1999 condominium/townhome dumpster arrangements. Fees are billed through the city's monthly unified utility bill.

Violations & Fines

Failure to pay collection fees on the unified utility bill can lead to discontinuance of city utility services -- including trash and recycling pickup -- in addition to any other remedy available to the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hire my own trash hauler in St. George?
No. Residential collection is provided exclusively by Washington County Special Service District 1; the only exception is an owner or occupant who personally hauls waste to the landfill or reuse center.
How often is recycling picked up?
Every other week (biweekly), while residential solid waste is collected weekly, per City Code section 4-4-7.
Can I opt out of curbside recycling?
Only if you opted out before April 1, 2020, or the city grants a written hardship request; the program is otherwise mandatory once available.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in St. George

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