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Yard waste recycling

Through this voluntary program you will be able to recycle yard waste.

Acceptable to place in can:

  • Weeds
  • Tree branches
  • Leaves
  • Lawn clippings
  • Fruits and vegetables

Not acceptable to place in can:

  • Plastic or paper bags
  • Meats & meat by-products
  • Dairy products
  • Animal waste

What happens to this material? It is delivered to the city landfill composting operation where it is processed into wood chips, mulch and compost. It can be purchased by the general public. For more information call 974-6902.

Service period: Weekly for nine months beginning in March and ending in November each year

Service fee: $3.50 per container per month. For ease of mailing and household budget planning, the nine month cost of providing this service will be spread over 12 equal monthly payments. There is a minimum 12 month subscription.

Container: City-provided, 90 gallon

Color: Speckled tan

Program rules: Click here for a list of rules

Helpful hints: Click here for a list of helpful hints

Subscribe: Click here to subscribe online.  You must be the owner of the property to make changes.  You will be transferred to Salt Lake City's Public Utilities page where you will be able to request changes to your sanitation services.

Watch video: Click here to view the Ch17 TV Yard Waste commercial

Pickup Day: Click here for the refuse collection route map that shows which day of the week your area is scheduled for pickup.

 

   
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