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Washington County, UT Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

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

Key Facts

Provider
Special Service District No. 1
Subcontractor
Allied/Red Rock
Manual container limit
60 lbs, 20-35 gallons
Hauler license required
Yes, from the district
Billing cycle
Quarterly

Summary

Residential trash pickup in unincorporated Washington County runs exclusively through Special Service District No. 1 and its subcontractor Allied/Red Rock. Every residential unit must use a district-issued automated or semiautomated container, with only limited overflow allowed in bags or manual cans.

City-specific rules exist: St. George has its own pickup rules & schedules rules that differ from Washington County's county-level regulations. If you live in St. George, check the city-specific page instead.

4-2-3: COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE: Collection and disposal of all residential solid waste in the unincorporated areas of the county shall be provided exclusively by Washington County special service district no. 1, through its authorized subcontractor, Allied/Red Rock, except for residential solid waste hauled to the landfill by the owner or occupant of the residential property. 4-2-4: MANDATORY USE OF AUTOMATED/SEMIAUTOMATED CONTAINERS: Each residential unit in the unincorporated areas of the county shall be required to utilize an automated/semiautomated container which has been approved and delivered to the property by the district, except that collection of residential waste may be accomplished by use of collection stations in isolated or rural areas where individual curbside collection is not feasible.

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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-17: Code current through: Ord. 2026-1329-O, passed 8-18-2026).

Full Breakdown

Section 4-2-3 assigns collection and disposal of all residential solid waste in the unincorporated county exclusively to Washington County Special Service District No. 1 through its authorized subcontractor, Allied/Red Rock, except when the owner or occupant personally hauls their own waste to the county landfill. Section 4-2-4 requires each residential unit to use an automated or semiautomated container that the district has approved and delivered to the property, though in isolated or rural areas where curbside pickup is not feasible, the district's administrative control board can authorize collection stations, such as dumpsters or roll-off boxes, instead.

Any waste that does not fit in the assigned container may be set out in bags or manual containers placed close to the automated container. Under section 4-2-1, a manual container must hold more than twenty gallons but less than thirty-five gallons, have a tight-fitting, vector-proof lid, and its contents cannot exceed sixty pounds. Section 4-2-2 requires all solid waste generated in the unincorporated county, other than hazardous waste, lead-acid batteries, and used oil, to be hauled to the Washington County landfill on Landfill Road.

Section 4-2-7 further requires any private or commercial hauler to obtain a license from the district before collecting or disposing of commercial solid waste in the unincorporated county.

Violations & Fines

Operating as a private or commercial hauler in the unincorporated county without the district's license required by section 4-2-7 exposes a hauler to enforcement, and dumping commercial or construction/demolition waste outside the landfill or a designated collection station is a class C misdemeanor under section 4-2-8, with each day of continuing violation a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who provides trash pickup in unincorporated Washington County?
Section 4-2-3 gives Washington County Special Service District No. 1 exclusive rights to collect and dispose of residential solid waste in the unincorporated county, using its authorized subcontractor Allied/Red Rock, unless a resident hauls their own waste to the landfill.
Can I put out extra bags if my cart is full?
Yes. Section 4-2-4 allows any waste beyond what fits in the automated or semiautomated container to be placed for collection in bags or manual containers set close to the assigned cart.
Do private haulers need a license to collect commercial trash?
Yes. Section 4-2-7 bars any private or commercial hauler from collecting or disposing of commercial solid waste in the unincorporated county without first obtaining a license from Special Service District No. 1.

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