Curbside recycling is mandatory for single-family and small multi-family properties; contamination with non-recyclables can result in cart tagging and rejection.
Salt Lake City provides blue curbside recycling carts to all single-family homes and small multi-family buildings. Accepted materials are paper, cardboard, metal cans, and plastic bottles and tubs numbered 1, 2, and 5. Glass is not accepted curbside but can be taken to drop-off locations or subscribed through the optional Momentum Recycling curbside glass program. Plastic bags, film, tanglers (hoses, cords), and food waste contaminate loads and are not accepted. Repeatedly contaminated carts may be tagged, left unemptied, or removed from service until compliant.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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