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West Jordan, UT Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

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

Key Facts

Curbside deadline
7:00 a.m. on your assigned collection day
Governing section
City Code § 5-5-3(A)
Service basis
Executed City contract, not resident choice
Obstruction rule
Move to nearest accessible collection point
No street access
City Administrator arranges alternate pickup

Summary

West Jordan's contracted hauler collects household solid waste, green waste, and recyclables only under an executed City contract, and City Code section 5-5-3(A) sets the deadline: your container must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the assigned collection day. If construction or another obstruction blocks your normal spot, the container moves to the nearest accessible point instead.

The solid waste container must be placed at curbside by seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. on the designated day of collection. In cases of construction in the curbside area or in cases of other obstructions, the solid waste container shall be placed for collection in the nearest accessible point of access to the regular point of collection.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-38: Code current through: Ord. 26-33, passed 6-23-2026).

Full Breakdown

West Jordan runs residential solid waste, green waste, and recyclables collection through a single City-contracted hauler rather than letting residents pick their own service or schedule; collection under section 5-5-2 happens only where a current executed contract with the City exists. " Miss that window and the crew has already passed. If construction work or another obstruction blocks the regular curb spot, the code does not simply skip the address: it requires the container to be moved to "the nearest accessible point of access to the regular point of collection" so pickup can still happen that day.

For the small number of single-family homes without direct access to a public street, section 5-5-3(A) lets the City Administrator arrange an alternate collection method, but caps the daily service fee at no more than what a standard single-family residence pays under the fee resolution adopted pursuant to section 5-5-4. Fees are not fixed dollar amounts in the code itself: the City Council sets them by resolution, with copies on file at the City Recorder's office for public inspection. Because the collection day is a service detail tied to the contracted route rather than a resident's personal choice, City Hall and the contracted hauler, not homeowners, control what specific weekday applies to a given address.

Violations & Fines

Missing the 7:00 a.m. cutoff does not carry its own fine: the crew simply will not stop, and a missed pickup must be rescheduled through the City. Code violations under Title 5 with no penalty of their own default to a Class B misdemeanor under section 1-14B-1, and unpaid collection fees can be pursued through all other remedies, legal and equitable, including remedies found in Title 16, per section 5-5-4(C).

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does my West Jordan trash can need to be out?
By seven o'clock in the morning on your assigned collection day, per City Code section 5-5-3(A). The container must already be at curbside with the lid closed before the truck arrives; setting it out after the route passes means waiting for the next scheduled day.
Can I request a different collection day than my assigned route?
No. Collection happens through the City's contracted hauler under section 5-5-2, and the schedule follows the contracted route rather than individual homeowner requests. Contact West Jordan Public Works if you believe your address was skipped in error.
What happens if construction blocks my normal curb spot on pickup day?
Section 5-5-3(A) requires the container to be placed at the nearest accessible point of access to your regular collection spot instead of being skipped, so construction or another temporary obstruction should not cancel your pickup that week.

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