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Davis County, UT Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

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

Key Facts

Program
Voluntary, city-run carts
Accepted
Cans, plastics, paper, cardboard
Not accepted
Glass, food, bags, electronics
No bagging
Recyclables must stay loose
Bin misuse fine
Up to $750 (Utah 76-9-1807)

Summary

Curbside recycling is voluntary and city-run. Wasatch carts take empty cans, empty plastic bottles/containers (caps off), and flattened paper and cardboard only. No glass, food, liquid, bags, batteries, clothing or electronics. Utah law fines recycling-bin misuse up to $750.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Davis County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Placing any item or substance in this recycling bin other than those allowed in the list posted on this bin is an infraction, punishable by a maximum fine of $750.

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Full Breakdown

The Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District accepts, in curbside recycling carts, food and beverage aluminum and steel cans (empty), plastic bottles and containers (empty, caps removed), and mixed paper, newspaper, cardboard and boxes (empty and flattened). It excludes glass, food or liquid, plastic bags and other tanglers, clothing, batteries and electronics, and recyclables must not be bagged. Residents without a cart can drop recyclables free at the Davis Landfill Reuse Center. Statewide, Utah Code 76-9-1807 makes putting prohibited items in a posted public recycling bin an infraction punishable by a maximum fine of $750.

Violations & Fines

Misusing a properly posted public recycling bin is an infraction under Utah Code 76-9-1807, punishable by a maximum fine of $750; contaminated curbside loads may be landfilled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recycle glass in my Davis County curbside cart?
No. Wasatch curbside carts exclude glass, along with food, liquid, plastic bags, clothing, batteries and electronics. Keep recyclables loose, not bagged.
Is recycling mandatory in Davis County?
No. Curbside recycling is a voluntary, city-run program. Residents without a cart can drop recyclables free at the Davis Landfill Reuse Center.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Davis County

Bulk Item DisposalSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Overnight ParkingSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Street Parking LimitsSome RestrictionsBin Placement RulesSome RestrictionsPickup Rules & SchedulesSome RestrictionsIllegal DumpingSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Barking DogsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Driveway RulesSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Breed RestrictionsSignificant RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Pet LimitsSome Restrictions

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