Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

Household Hazardous Waste Overview: The Salt Lake County Health Department operates a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center located at 8805 South 700 West, Sandy, Utah 84070. The center accepts a variety of household hazardous waste materials including fuels, paint, pesticides, yard care chemicals, cleaning supplies, batteries, cooking oil, automotive fluids, aerosols, fluorescent light bulbs, devices containing mercury, electronics like televisions, monitors, computers, and cell phones. However, they do not accept radioactive materials or explosives such as ammunition and fireworks. The center is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with appointments required for business waste drop-offs. For disposal of radioactive materials or explosives, visitors are advised to contact their local fire department. The Salt Lake County Health Department's mission is to promote and protect the health of the community and environment by providing services such as infectious waste disposal, neighborhood debris disposal, recycling waste processing, septic wastewater systems information, and safe removal services for various types of waste. They work to prevent illness, injury, and disease while addressing social, economic, and environmental factors that impact overall health. Operating hours for the Health Department are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.