Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Salt Lake City, UT

5 locations from 28 recycling listings in Salt Lake City.

Drop-off sites for leaves, grass, brush, and branches, many of which sell mulch or compost back. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.

Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Salt Lake City

Liberty Tire Recycling - Salt Lake City

1398 North Beck St Salt Lake City UT 84116 USA

(801) 364-7900

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

2.7 (40 reviews)

Liberty Tire Recycling in Salt Lake City accepts end-of-life tires at 1398 North Beck Street (84116). The facility collects waste tires for recycling; Utah's $1-per-tire recycling fee funds partial reimbursements for processors like Liberty Tire. Call (801) 364-7900 to arrange tire drop-off or scheduling.

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Momentum Recycling

658 S 4050 W Salt Lake City UT 84104 USA

(801) 355-0334

Mon-Thu 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Fri-Sun Closed

4.8 (31 reviews)

Momentum Recycling is a recycling center offering a variety of services to both residential and commercial customers in the Salt Lake City and Park City areas. They provide glass recycling, mixed recycling, and food waste recycling services, with plans to expand to more cities soon. Residents can participate in curbside glass recycling and food waste collection programs, while also having access to a mobile app for convenient recycling information. Momentum Recycling has partnered with Spoil to Soil to expand composting efforts across Wasatch Back, supported by the Park City Community Foundation. They also offer a Recycle Coach feature to assist users in determining the proper recycling bins for different materials. Additionally, they have a strong social media presence and provide collection day reminders to ensure customers never miss a pickup.

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Salt Lake City Waste & Recycling Division

2010 W 500 S Salt Lake City UT 84104 USA

(801) 535-6999

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.0 (6 reviews)

Salt Lake City's sustainability program, SLCgreen, offers a range of waste and recycling services to residents. These services include curbside collection of blue recycling cans, brown compost cans, green garbage cans, and grey glass recycling cans. Starting February 3, 2025, there will be changes to the waste recycling collection schedule, with a new map available to determine pickup days. Residents can also request up to two yard waste cans for temporary placement and report illegal dumping in the city. The program provides information on bulk waste collection through the Call 2 Haul service, as well as details on holiday schedules and weather delays affecting garbage, recycling, and compost collection. Additionally, there are resources available for hard-to-recycle materials, seasonal services such as holiday tree collection, and a Master Recycler Program for those interested in becoming recycling leaders. Salt Lake City also mandates recycling or reuse of waste from construction projects and offers specialty recycling programs and drop-off locations for mixed recycling. Visitors can follow SLCgreen on social media for updates and information on sustainability initiatives.

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Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste

6030 California Ave Salt Lake City UT 84104 USA

(385) 468-6370

Mon-Sat 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (156 reviews)

Salt Lake County operates a landfill, household hazardous-waste facility, and compost sales site. The county page lists the facility at 6030 W. California Avenue and says the household hazardous-waste collection location does not accept business waste.

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SLCgreen

(801) 535-6470

3.3 (7 reviews)

Salt Lake City's Sustainability Department is dedicated to achieving a Zero Waste SLC while delivering refuse service responsibly and efficiently. They aim to protect natural resources, reduce pollution, slow climate change, and enhance community resiliency and vitality. The department offers services such as curbside collection of garbage, recycling, and compost cans, with a recent change in collection day starting February 3, 2025. They provide information on what materials belong in the blue recycling bin and the brown compost bin, as well as updates on garbage rates. Additionally, initiatives like Clean Air SLC distribute equipment and information to improve air quality in communities and homes, while the Community Electrified Transportation Study informs an equitable transition to electrified transportation. The Greater Salt Lake Area Clean Energy and Air Roadmap aims to develop clean energy solutions, and the Sustainability Department has received awards for their efforts in promoting human rights and sustainability.

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Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Salt Lake City: FAQ

What can I bring to a yard waste site in Salt Lake City, UT?

Most take leaves, grass clippings, brush, and branches below a size limit. Bags, rocks, dirt, and treated or painted wood are usually refused.

Is yard waste drop-off free?

Many municipal sites are free for residents, while private sites charge by the load. Check the listing for fees and residency rules.

Can I get free mulch or compost?

Some sites give away or sell mulch and compost made from what residents drop off. Bring your own containers.

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