Curbside recycling for businesses and multi-family complexes

Interested businesses and Multi-family complexes within Salt Lake City may be eligible to participate in the City's Curbside Recycling Program.

Fee to participate

Salt Lake City will assess a fee of $3.75 per container per month for non-garbage customers.

How to subscribe

To subscribe to the service, owners or managers may contact Salt Lake City Streets and Sanitation Division at 535-6999, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Subscriptions will not be accepted from tenants that are not listed as current customers on the Public Utility billing.  There is no limit to the number of recycling containers an owner/manager may request. 

Unfortunately, this service may not be available or suitable for all multi-family complexes and businesses in Salt Lake City.  The City will assess each request to determine eligibility.  Factors such as access to a serviceable location or City curb and whether your facility is within the existing service routes may affect your eligibility to participate in the program.

Education / Outreach

In addition to paying the monthly fee, the property owner or manager is also responsible for meeting the following requirements of the ordinance governing this program.

• Educate every tenant/employee about how to participate in the program within 14 days of receipt of the containers, and annually thereafter.  (Flyers may be requested by calling 535-6999.)

• Monitor recycling bins for contamination (placement of unacceptable items in the recycling container) and educate tenants/employees as needed to prevent further contamination.  The owner/manager will be responsible for removing any contamination from the container upon request by the City or its contractor.

• Monitor use of containers to make sure there is adequate capacity.  The contractor will not empty containers that are over-filled (if the lid does not close), nor will they collect items placed on the side of the container.

• Ensure containers are placed at a City curb (not inside the parking lot) by 7:00 a.m. on your weekly collection day.  You will be informed of your collection day when you subscribe for the service.

• Serve as an information source for tenants/employees in answering questions.

Violations

The City reserves the right to discontinue service to any customer who fails to comply with the rules of the program.

Research shows that recycling programs in multi-tenant buildings and complexes are most successful when the owner or manager takes a proactive roll in educating tenants and fulfilling all of their responsibilities.