South Salt Lake, Utah

Recycling centers in South Salt Lake

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3 locations

Interwest Paper, Inc. / The Pro Recycling Group

575 W 3615 S South Salt Lake UT 84115 USA

3.6/5(23 reviews)

Interwest Paper describes itself as a full-service recycling facility for the Pro Recycling Group and serves business recycling needs. It lists cardboard, paper, plastics, glass, metal, and other recyclable materials, accepts both baled and loose quantities, and offers mill-direct transport for full truckloads, custom trailer pickup, and waste audits.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Cardboard, Paper, Plastics, Glass, Metal, Other recyclable materials

Services: Commercial recycling programs · Baled or loose material acceptance · Mill-direct transportation for full truckloads · Custom trailer pickup · Waste audits

Does Interwest Paper accept baled and loose materials?

Yes. Its website says it accepts both baled and loose quantities.

What materials does Interwest Paper list?

Cardboard, paper, plastics, glass, metal, and other recyclable items.

Pick-n-Pull - South Salt Lake

585 West 3300 South, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

3.2/5(761 reviews)

Pick-n-Pull in Salt Lake City offers a wide selection of used OEM auto parts and cash for junk cars. The site is open seven days a week, providing accessible inventory for cars, vans, and light trucks at competitive prices.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Sat-Sun 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Accepts: Used oil, Used oil filters, Mercury switches

Services: Selling used cars · Buying junk cars · Part pricing · Inventory checking · Toolkit Rewards program

What are the store hours?

The store is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday to Sunday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Is there an admission fee to enter the yard?

Yes, there is an admission fee to enter the yard.

Rocky Mountain Recycling - Plastics Plant

989 W 2610 S South Salt Lake UT 84119 USA

3.7/5(3 reviews)

Rocky Mountain Recycling's Plastics Plant at 989 West 2610 South in South Salt Lake specializes in plastics processing as a distinct facility within the company's multi-site operation. Rocky Mountain Recycling is an integrated recycling services company serving commercial and industrial customers across the Intermountain West, with transportation dispatch, residential curbside programs, and on-site equipment installation rounding out its capabilities. This South Salt Lake plant focuses specifically on plastics materials.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Plastics

Services: Plastics processing and recycling · Commercial and industrial recycling · Residential curbside recycling · Transportation and dispatch · On-site recycling equipment installation

What does the Plastics Plant at 989 West 2610 South in South Salt Lake handle?

This facility is Rocky Mountain Recycling's dedicated plastics processing plant. For specific accepted plastic types or drop-off eligibility, contact the main office at (801) 931-4100.

Materials Accepted in South Salt Lake

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in South Salt Lake include Cardboard, Paper, Plastics, Glass, Metal. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in South Salt Lake, Utah

ACE Recycling & Disposal collects garbage and recycling weekly at single-family homes and duplexes in South Salt Lake UT under a city contract. Momentum Recycling runs a paid curbside glass service, and a free blue glass container sits at City Hall on Oakland Ave. Paint and motor oil go to the Salt Lake County Landfill at 6030 West 1300 South, and the city collects bulky items curbside every May and November.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does South Salt Lake UT have curbside recycling?

Yes. ACE Recycling & Disposal picks up garbage and recycling weekly at single-family homes and duplexes under a contract with the city. Set cans out by 7 a.m. on collection day, at least 3 feet from other objects and no more than 2 feet from the curb.

How do I recycle glass in South Salt Lake UT?

Momentum Recycling offers curbside glass recycling for $8.50 per month on your utility bill, plus a one-time $25 activation fee. Sign up at 801-355-0334. For free drop-off, use the large blue glass container at South Salt Lake City Hall on Oakland Ave.

Where do I take old paint and motor oil in South Salt Lake UT?

Paint and motor oil stay out of garbage cans. Take them to the Salt Lake County Landfill at 6030 West 1300 South, open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 801-313-6697 with household hazardous waste questions.

When is bulk item cleanup in South Salt Lake UT?

The Citywide Cleanup Program runs during the second full two weeks of May and November, on your regular garbage day, free for residents with city garbage service. Set items curbside by 6:30 a.m., up to one week early. Each item must be 5 feet or shorter and 75 lbs or less. Furniture, carpet and padding, mattresses, water heaters, and appliances without Freon qualify.

What does South Salt Lake UT cleanup not take?

Crews leave hazardous materials such as oil, paint, batteries, and tires, plus household garbage and commercial or contractor waste. Construction and demolition debris, dirt, rocks, sod, bricks, broken concrete, 55-gallon drums, and loose piles of yard waste stay out too. Bag grass clippings and put them in your regular garbage cart.

Is South Salt Lake UT trash pickup delayed on holidays?

Yes. When pickup falls on July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day, service runs one day late starting with the holiday. Solid Waste at Public Works, 195 W Oakland Avenue, is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Recycling tips for South Salt Lake

•Tie branches 4 inches or less in diameter into bundles for the May and November cleanup, and box or bag yard waste in containers of 30 gallons or less.
•Call 801-483-6074 for garbage or recycling cart repairs.
•Keep cleanup piles off sidewalks, gutters, storm drains, and water meters.
•Attach Freon-removal documentation to refrigerators and air conditioners set out for cleanup.

Recycling centers near South Salt Lake

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