Is recycling weekly or every other week in Salt Lake City?

Recycling in Salt Lake City is collected every week — not every other week. All carts (garbage, recycling, compost, glass) are collected on the same day once per week. Recycling is also mandatory under city ordinance.

What holidays affect trash pickup in Salt Lake City?

Only three holidays cause a one-day collection delay: Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26), Christmas Day (Dec 25), and New Year's Day (Jan 1). All other major holidays — MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day — are normal collection days. Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are also normal collection days.

Can I recycle glass in my blue cart in Salt Lake City?

No. Glass is not accepted in the blue recycling cart. Use the optional grey curbside glass cart ($8.50/month add-on) or free glass drop-off locations citywide. Do not put glass in the blue cart — it damages sorting equipment.

What is the winter compost suspension in Salt Lake City?

In 2026, the winter compost suspension runs from January 19 through March 2. Brown compost carts are not collected during this period. Compost collection resumes the week of March 2. Garbage and recycling collection continue normally during the suspension.

What is Call 2 Haul and how do I use it?

Call 2 Haul is Salt Lake City's free bulk waste pickup program — 2 pickups per year included with garbage service. Schedule by calling (801) 535-6999 or online at slc.gov/sustainability/call-2-haul. Place items on the parking strip or curb no more than 24 hours before your scheduled day. Covers furniture, appliances, e-waste, tires, mattresses, and green waste.

What can I put in the brown compost cart?

Accepted: yard waste (leaves, grass, branches cut to fit), fruits and vegetables, eggshells, coffee grounds, tea bags (no metal staples), holiday tree pieces cut to 4 feet. Not accepted: meat, dairy, bones, any packaging (even labeled compostable), paper products, dirt, animal waste, or plastic bags.

How do I report a missed pickup in Salt Lake City?

Call (801) 535-6999 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) or submit through myslc.gov or the mySLC app. First confirm your collection day, check for holiday or weather delays, and verify carts were out by 7:00 a.m. with lids closed and 3 feet of clearance.

Does my apartment building use City waste collection?

SLC Waste & Recycling serves single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes. Buildings with 4+ units typically use private haulers. Contact your building manager for your hauler and schedule. All multi-family buildings are required by City ordinance to have recycling service. Glass drop-off and organics drop-off sites are available citywide to all residents.

Salt Lake City Trash Pickup Schedule, Recycling & Bulk 2026

Q: Where can I drop off hazardous waste in Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake Valley Landfill HHW facility, 6030 W. California Ave. (1300 S.), SLC. Open Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Phone: (385) 468-3862. Free for Salt Lake County residents. Also: 8805 S. 700 W., Sandy, (385) 315-6195. Electronics accepted free.

Find your Salt Lake City collection day, recycling, compost, glass, Call 2 Haul bulk pickup, and holiday schedule for 2026.

City of Salt Lake City · SLCgreen / Waste & Recycling Division · Four-cart system · Updated April 2026

⭐ Collection Day Finder

Find Your Salt Lake City Collection Day

Your collection day depends on your address. Collection days changed citywide on February 3, 2025. Use the official City address lookup or select your day below for your full schedule — garbage, recycling, compost, glass, and holiday impacts.

👈 Select your day above to see your complete collection schedule.

⚠ Not sure which day you have? Use the official SLC Waste & Recycling address lookup at slc.gov/sustainability, or call (801) 535-6999 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). See all contact options ↓

At a Glance

Salt Lake City Waste Collection — Quick Facts

Salt Lake City’s Waste & Recycling Division (SLCgreen) operates one of the most comprehensive curbside waste programs in the Mountain West. All residential customers receive four color-coded carts collected weekly on the same day. Recycling and compost are mandatory — city ordinance prohibits placing compostable or recyclable items in the garbage cart. Service fees are based on garbage cart size and appear on your monthly City utility bill.

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Garbage

Weekly

Green cart

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Recycling

Weekly

Blue cart, single-stream

🌿

Compost

Weekly (seasonal)

Brown cart; suspended Jan 19–Mar 2

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Glass

Optional add-on

Grey cart, $8.50/month

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Call 2 Haul

2 free/year

Scheduled bulk pickup

⚠ Collection days changed on February 3, 2025. If you haven’t checked your collection day since early 2025, verify it now at the City’s address lookup tool. Many neighborhoods across Salt Lake City were assigned a new pickup day as part of a citywide route reorganization.

⚠ City of Salt Lake City ≠ Salt Lake County or surrounding cities. The SLC Waste & Recycling Division only serves single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes within City of Salt Lake City limits. South Salt Lake, Murray, Holladay, Millcreek, West Valley City, and unincorporated Salt Lake County areas have separate waste programs.

🔗 Related Guide Want to understand how trash collection works across the US? Read: How Trash Collection Works in the US (Schedules, Times & Rules)

Four-Cart System

Salt Lake City’s Four Carts — What Goes Where

Every SLC Waste & Recycling customer receives four color-coded carts, all collected on the same weekday, every week. Recycling and compost are mandatory by city ordinance — you cannot opt out of the recycling cart, and compostable items must go in the brown cart (not the green garbage cart). Glass recycling is optional and requires a separate sign-up.

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Green Cart — Garbage

Non-recyclable, non-compostable household waste. Bagged. Weekly.

Weekly • Size-based fee

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Blue Cart — Recycling

Single-stream: cans, plastics, paper, cardboard, cartons. Clean, empty, loose. Weekly. Mandatory.

Weekly • Mandatory

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Brown Cart — Compost

Yard waste, selected food scraps (fruits/vegetables, eggshells, coffee). No meat, dairy, or packaging. Weekly (seasonal).

Weekly • Suspended Jan 19–Mar 2

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Grey Cart — Glass

All colors of glass bottles and jars (lids/corks removed). Optional add-on: $8.50/month. Weekly.

Weekly • Optional • $8.50/mo

⏰ Set-Out Rules

All carts out by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day (set out the evening before to be safe).
Carts must be at the curb or parking strip (not in the street), handles facing your house.
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance between carts and from other objects.
Lids must be fully closed. Overfilled carts may not be collected.
Do not bag recyclables — place them loose in the blue cart.
City ordinance 9.08.030 prohibits placing recyclable or compostable items in the garbage cart. Violations may result in fees.

📋 Rates & Billing (After July 2025 Increase)

Monthly service fees are based on your garbage cart size. Recycling, compost, and Call 2 Haul (bulk pickup) are included in the base fee at no extra charge. Glass recycling is an optional add-on at $8.50/month. Fees appear on your monthly City of Salt Lake City utility bill. Log in to your account at slcgov.com/utilities to view rates, request cart size changes, or sign up for glass service.

🔗 Related Guide New to the US waste system or unsure what goes in each bin? See: Trash and Recycling Guide in the US (Rules, Pickup & Recycling Explained 2026)

Holiday Schedule

Salt Lake City Holiday Trash Collection Schedule 2026

Salt Lake City’s Waste & Recycling Division collects on nearly all holidays — only three cause a delay. Collection is delayed one day only for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. All other holidays (MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, etc.) are normal collection days. If a holiday falls on a weekend, the schedule is not affected.

Holiday	2026 Date	Impact	What Happens
New Year’s Day	Thu, Jan 1	1-Day Delay	Thu → Fri \| Fri → Sat \| Mon–Wed: normal
MLK Day	Mon, Jan 19	Normal	Full collection service. No delay.
Presidents’ Day	Mon, Feb 16	Normal	Full collection service. No delay.
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25	Normal	Full collection service. No delay.
Independence Day	Sat, Jul 4	Normal	Falls on Saturday — no weekday impact.
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7	Normal	Full collection service. No delay.
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11	Normal	Full collection service. No delay.
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26	1-Day Delay	Thu → Fri \| Fri → Sat \| Mon–Wed: normal
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25	1-Day Delay	Fri → Sat \| Mon–Thu: normal

💡 Salt Lake City works on MORE holidays than almost any US city. MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day are all normal collection days. Only Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day cause a one-day delay. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are not holidays — collection occurs normally on those days when they fall on weekdays.

❄ Weather delays. In the event of heavy snow or another major weather event, curbside collection may be suspended and delayed one day for the remainder of the week. Follow @SLCgreen on X (Twitter) for real-time announcements.

🔗 Related Guide Holiday delays confuse millions of US residents every year. For a national overview: Holiday Trash Pickup in the US (Schedule Changes & Delays Explained)

Recycling — Blue Cart

What Goes in the Blue Recycling Cart

Salt Lake City uses single-stream recycling collected every week on the same day as garbage and compost. All items must be clean, empty, and placed loose (never in plastic bags). Recycling is mandatory — placing recyclable items in the garbage cart is prohibited by city ordinance. Note: Glass is recycled separately in Salt Lake City — do not put glass in the blue cart. See the Grey Glass Cart section below.

✅ Accepted in the Blue Cart

Paper: newspapers, magazines, catalogs, office paper, junk mail, books, paper bags, wrapping paper
Cardboard — flattened (corrugated boxes, cereal boxes, paperboard)
Aluminum and steel cans (food, beverage, empty aerosol)
Rigid plastic bottles, jugs, cups, and containers — rinsed and emptied
Cartons: milk, juice, broth (refrigerated and shelf-stable)
Paper cups (hot and cold beverages) — empty liquids first
Plastic polypropylene cups (soda cups) — empty liquids first

🚫 Never in the Blue Cart

Glass → grey glass cart or free drop-off sites
Plastic bags or film → grocery store drop-off
Styrofoam / polystyrene → trash
Food or food-soiled items → brown compost cart or trash
Electronics or batteries → Salt Lake County HHW or Call 2 Haul
Tanglers: hoses, cords, wire hangers → trash
Food wrappers and packaging → trash
“Compostable” or “biodegradable” packaging → trash (SLC facility cannot process)

💡 No “wishful recycling.” When unsure whether something is recyclable, put it in the trash rather than risking contamination of the entire blue cart. Contaminated loads are sent to the landfill. Check slc.gov/blue-recycling-cart for the complete accepted materials list.

🔗 Related Guide Learn what the most common recycling mistakes are and how to avoid them nationwide: How to Recycle Properly in the US (Rules, Bins & Common Mistakes)

Compost — Brown Cart

Brown Compost Cart & 2026 Winter Suspension

The brown compost cart is collected weekly on the same day as garbage and recycling. There is no extra charge — compost collection is included in your base monthly fee. Compostable material is processed at Salt Lake City’s compost facility and sold as compost and mulch at the Salt Lake Valley Landfill.

❄ 2026 Winter Compost Suspension: January 19 – March 2, 2026. Brown compost carts are NOT collected during this period to conserve fuel and reduce winter air pollution. Compost collection resumed the week of March 2, 2026. If you have remaining yard waste during the suspension, you may request a temporary extra brown cart for storage (carts are delivered but not serviced during suspension).

✅ Accepted in the Brown Cart

All yard waste: leaves, lawn clippings, tree branches (cut to fit), weeds, garden waste
Fruits and vegetables (all types)
Eggshells
Coffee grounds and paper filters
Tea bags (without metal staples)
Holiday trees: cut to 4-foot lengths, remove all decorations first

🚫 Not in the Brown Cart

Meat, fish, bones, or dairy → trash (facility cannot process)
Any packaging, even if labeled “biodegradable” or “compostable” → trash
Paper products (paper plates, paper towels) → trash
Dirt, rocks, sod, concrete → trash
Animal waste or pet feces → trash
Plastic bags (even compostable/BPI ones) → trash
Sawdust, treated or construction wood → trash
Flocked (spray-snow) Christmas trees → garbage

🎄 Christmas Tree Disposal

Cut your holiday tree into pieces no longer than 4 feet and place them in the brown compost cart for composting. Do not stuff the whole tree into the cart — it cannot be removed. Alternatively, bare trees can be left at the curb for curbside collection in mid-to-late January. Remove all decorations, lights, tinsel, and stands. Flocked (white-sprayed) trees are not accepted in the brown cart and go in the green garbage cart.

🔗 Related Guide Yard waste rules vary significantly by city across the US: Yard Waste Pickup Rules in the US (What’s Allowed & What’s Not)

Glass — Grey Cart

Glass Recycling — Grey Cart & Free Drop-Off Sites

Glass is not accepted in the blue recycling cart in Salt Lake City. Glass is processed separately because it damages sorting equipment at the recycling facility when mixed with other materials. You have two options for glass recycling:

💨 Curbside Grey Glass Cart (Optional)

Cost: $8.50/month added to your utility bill. One-time activation fee applies.

Accepted: All colors of glass bottles and jars. Remove all lids and corks. No need to separate by color.

🚩 Free Glass Drop-Off Sites

Free glass recycling drop-off locations are available throughout Salt Lake City for residents who do not subscribe to curbside glass collection.

Find the nearest drop-off site at slc.gov/sustainability/what-can-i-recycle.

Also available at the Salt Lake Valley Landfill, 6030 W. California Ave.

Call 2 Haul — Bulk Pickup

Call 2 Haul — Two Free Bulk Pickups per Year

Salt Lake City’s Call 2 Haul program provides two free scheduled bulk waste pickups per year for all residential curbside garbage service customers. One pickup is for bulky items (furniture, appliances, e-waste, etc.) and one is for green waste (brush, tree limbs, yard debris). Service is year-round and included in your base garbage fee at no extra charge. Items are collected on your regular collection day.

📅 How to Schedule Call 2 Haul

Locate your SLC Public Utilities account number (on your utility bill or request from your landlord).
Request a pickup using the online form at slc.gov/sustainability/call-2-haul or call (801) 535-6999 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). Available in English and Spanish.
Select your date from the available options. You’ll receive a confirmation by email or phone.
Place items on the parking strip or curb on your scheduled day. Do not place items out more than 24 hours in advance.
Items are collected on your regular collection day. The City uses different trucks for recyclable vs. landfill items — this is why pre-scheduling is required.

✅ Accepted via Call 2 Haul

Furniture: sofas, chairs, tables, desks, bed frames, bookshelves, filing cabinets
Mattresses and box springs (keep dry and clean for recycling)
All household appliances: ranges, dishwashers, washers, dryers, hot water heaters
Refrigerators and coolant-containing appliances (City removes coolant; doors must be taped shut)
Lawnmowers (emptied of gas/oil), barbecue grills, exercise equipment
Carpet and pad (rolled into 5-foot lengths and bound)
Tires (up to 4 per year)
Electronic waste: computers, TVs, phones, printers, monitors, cables
Green waste (second annual pickup): brush, tree limbs (cut to 5 ft max), hedges
Scrap metal, pipes, shelving units
Doors, cabinets

🚫 Not Accepted via Call 2 Haul

Construction/demolition debris: drywall, lumber over 5 ft, flooring, fencing → private hauler
Hazardous materials: paint, chemicals, fuel → Salt Lake County HHW
Loose, small items unless bagged or boxed
City-owned park strip trees (contact Urban Forestry: (801) 972-7818)
Soiled or wet mattresses (will be landfilled, not recycled)
Commercial or business waste
Loose leaf piles or grass clippings that wash into storm drains

💡 Neighborhood Call 2 Haul events. Up to 20 contiguous homes may schedule a neighborhood collection event together — either for bulk items or green waste. A neighborhood point person contacts the Call 2 Haul team, provides all participating house numbers, and coordinates the pickup. Contact (801) 535-6999 or call2haul@slcgov.com to organize.

🔗 Related Guide Bulky pickup rules vary widely across the US. For a full national comparison: Bulk Trash Pickup in the US (Rules, Scheduling & What’s Accepted)

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste — Salt Lake County HHW Facility

Household hazardous waste (HHW) must never be placed in any cart. Salt Lake City residents use the Salt Lake County Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at the Salt Lake Valley Landfill. Disposal is free for Salt Lake County residents. The facility is also accessible through Call 2 Haul for select e-waste items.

🚩 Salt Lake Valley Landfill HHW

6030 W. California Ave. (1300 South), Salt Lake City, UT 84104

📞 (385) 468-3862

Mon–Sat: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Free for Salt Lake County residents. Bring proof of county residency (driver’s license or utility bill).

Closed county-observed holidays.

🚩 South Salt Lake County HHW

8805 South 700 West, Sandy, UT 84070

📞 (385) 315-6195 or (385) 468-4380

Mon–Sat: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Free for Salt Lake County residents. Also accepts small business hazardous waste for a fee (call for appointment).

✅ Accepted at Salt Lake County HHW

Paint (oil-based), stains, varnishes, thinners, driveway sealant
Household chemicals: pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, cleaners
Automotive fluids: motor oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline (limit 4 tires/load)
Batteries: all types (automotive, rechargeable, lithium, alkaline)
Electronics: TVs, computers, phones, printers, small electronics (free)
Fluorescent and CFL bulbs
Aerosol cans (partially used)
Latex paint (liquid; also free if used via PaintCare.org)
Medications → pharmacy take-back drop boxes or police station drop boxes

🚫 Not Accepted at HHW

Radioactive materials → contact local fire department
Explosives, ammunition, fireworks → contact local fire department
Business or commercial waste → separate business HHW program
Latex paint that is completely dry and hardened → regular trash is acceptable
Regular household trash

💡 January 1, 2026: New Utah landfill law on uncovered loads. If you self-haul to the Salt Lake Valley Landfill, state law now requires all loads to be completely covered. Beginning January 1, 2026, uncovered loads are charged an additional fee equal to the disposal price (effectively double). Always cover or secure your load with a tarp before driving to the landfill.

Apartments & Multi-Family

Apartments, Condos & Multi-Family Buildings

SLC Waste & Recycling services are available to single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes within Salt Lake City limits. Larger multi-family buildings and businesses must arrange service through a licensed private hauler.

🚚 Multi-Family Recycling Requirements

All businesses and multi-family properties in Salt Lake City are required to provide recycling services under City Ordinance 9.08.200 (effective since 2016). This applies to all apartment buildings, condominiums, and commercial properties.
If you live in an apartment building with 4+ units, contact your building manager to find out which private hauler provides waste and recycling service.
Some larger buildings can opt in to City-provided collection services. Contact the Waste & Recycling Division at (801) 535-6999 to inquire.
Organics drop-off and glass drop-off sites are available to all Salt Lake City residents regardless of building type. Find locations at slc.gov/sustainability.

Missed Pickup

What to Do If Your Cart Was Missed

Verify your collection day. Collection days changed citywide on February 3, 2025. Use the official address lookup at slc.gov/sustainability to confirm your current day.
Check for a holiday delay. Only Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day cause delays. All other holidays are normal collection days. If a delay applies, your collection shifts one day later.
Check for a weather delay. Heavy snow can suspend collection for the day, with service resuming the following day. Follow @SLCgreen on X for real-time weather delay announcements.
Verify cart placement: out by 7:00 a.m., lids closed, 3 feet of clearance, recyclables loose (not bagged), no contamination in recycling or compost carts.
Report the missed pickup by calling (801) 535-6999 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) or submitting a request via mySLC online portal or the mySLC app (scroll to Waste & Recycling). For Call 2 Haul missed pickup: call (801) 535-6953.

Local Tips

Salt Lake City Trash & Recycling Tips Every Resident Should Know

🏠 New to Salt Lake City or Just Moved In?

Check your collection day at slc.gov/sustainability — it may have changed from what you expect. Your four carts (green, blue, brown, and optionally grey) should already be at your address. If missing, call (801) 535-6999. Sign up for the optional grey glass cart (add-on) and schedule your two free annual Call 2 Haul pickups at any time during the year.

🏭 Buy Back Compost & Mulch

The compost your brown cart generates is processed into compost and mulch, available for purchase year-round at the Salt Lake Valley Landfill, 6030 W. California Ave. (1300 South). Contact the landfill at (385) 468-6370 for current pricing and hours. Buying local compost closes the loop on your brown cart materials.

🚫 5 Common Mistakes Salt Lake City Residents Make

Putting glass in the blue recycling cart — glass is not accepted in the blue cart; use the grey cart or free drop-off sites
Not checking their collection day after the February 2025 citywide route change
Putting packaging labeled “compostable” in the brown cart — the SLC facility cannot process compostable packaging; it goes in the green garbage cart
Forgetting Call 2 Haul — two free bulk pickups/year are included; schedule them before year-end
Missing the winter compost suspension — the brown cart is not collected for about 6 weeks in January–February; plan ahead to empty remaining yard waste before the suspension starts

Contact

Contact Salt Lake City Waste & Recycling

Contact	Details
Waste & Recycling Division	📞 (801) 535-6999 • Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. • Missed pickups, cart requests, Call 2 Haul, glass sign-up, report illegal dumping
Call 2 Haul (Bulk Pickup)	📞 (801) 535-6953 or (801) 535-6999 • 📧 call2haul@slcgov.com • Online form at slc.gov/call-2-haul
SLC Waste & Recycling Website	slc.gov/sustainability/waste-management — Address lookup, holiday schedule, all waste services
mySLC Online Portal & App	myslc.gov • Free iOS & Android app — Report missed pickups, service requests, illegal dumping reports (scroll to Waste & Recycling)
Your SLC Utilities Account	slcgov.com/utilities — Change cart size, sign up for glass service, view rates and billing
SLCgreen on X (Twitter)	@SLCgreen — Real-time weather delay announcements, holiday reminders, recycling tips
Salt Lake County HHW (Hazardous Waste)	6030 W. California Ave., SLC • 📞 (385) 468-3862 • Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–5 p.m. • Also: 8805 S. 700 W., Sandy • (385) 315-6195
Winter Compost Suspension 2026	No compost collection Jan 19 – Mar 2, 2026. Info: slc.gov/sustainability/winter-compost-suspension

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions — Salt Lake City Trash Pickup

Your collection day depends on your address. Collection days changed citywide on February 3, 2025, so verify your current day at slc.gov/sustainability/waste-management or call (801) 535-6999 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). All four carts — green garbage, blue recycling, brown compost, and grey glass (if subscribed) — are collected on the same day each week.

Recycling in Salt Lake City is collected every week — not every other week. All four carts (garbage, recycling, compost, and glass if subscribed) are collected on the same day, once per week. Recycling is also mandatory — city ordinance prohibits placing recyclable items in the garbage cart.

Only three holidays cause a one-day collection delay: Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26), Christmas Day (Dec 25), and New Year’s Day (Jan 1). All other major holidays — including MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day — are normal collection days. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are also normal collection days. If a holiday falls on a weekend, the schedule is not affected.

No. Glass is not accepted in the blue recycling cart in Salt Lake City. Glass must go in the optional grey curbside glass cart ($8.50/month add-on) or at free glass drop-off locations citywide. Do not put glass in the blue cart — it damages sorting equipment at the recycling facility.

Each year, Salt Lake City temporarily suspends brown compost cart collection for approximately 6 weeks during winter to save fuel costs and reduce winter air pollution. In 2026, the suspension runs from January 19 through March 2. Compost collection resumes the week of March 2. During the suspension, you can request a temporary extra brown cart for storing yard waste. Garbage and recycling collection continue normally during the suspension.

Call 2 Haul is Salt Lake City’s free bulk waste pickup program. Two pickups are included per year with your residential garbage service — one for bulk items (furniture, appliances, e-waste, tires, mattresses) and one for green waste (brush, tree limbs). Schedule by calling (801) 535-6999 or using the online form at slc.gov/sustainability/call-2-haul. Place items on the parking strip or curb no more than 24 hours before your scheduled collection day.

Accepted in the brown cart: all yard waste (leaves, grass, branches cut to fit, weeds), fruits and vegetables, eggshells, coffee grounds and paper filters, tea bags (no metal staples), and holiday tree pieces cut to 4 feet or less. Not accepted: meat, dairy, bones, any packaging (even labeled “compostable” or “biodegradable”), paper products, dirt, animal waste, or plastic bags of any kind.

Use the Salt Lake County HHW facility at the Salt Lake Valley Landfill, 6030 W. California Ave. (1300 South), SLC. Open Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Phone: (385) 468-3862. Free for Salt Lake County residents. Also available at 8805 S. 700 W., Sandy, (385) 315-6195. Electronics are accepted free. Closed on county-observed holidays.

Call (801) 535-6999 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.) or submit through the mySLC online portal at myslc.gov or the mySLC app (scroll to Waste & Recycling). First confirm your collection day at slc.gov/sustainability, check for any holiday or weather delays, and verify carts were out by 7:00 a.m. with lids closed and 3 feet of clearance. For Call 2 Haul missed pickup, call (801) 535-6953.

SLC Waste & Recycling serves single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes. Buildings with 4 or more units typically use private haulers. Contact your building manager to find out your hauler and collection schedule. All Salt Lake City businesses and multi-family buildings are required by City ordinance to have recycling service. Glass drop-off and organics drop-off sites are available citywide to all residents regardless of building type.

Official Source

Still Can’t Find Your Collection Day?

If the Collection Day Finder above hasn’t resolved your question, use the official SLC resources below. The City’s waste management page includes an address lookup tool that shows your exact collection day and all cart schedules.

🔍 Official SLC Lookup & Contact Options

All of the following are free and will confirm your exact collection schedule:

🔍 Open SLC Waste & Recycling 📞 Call (801) 535-6999

SLC Waste & Recycling (Address Lookup)	slc.gov/sustainability/waste-management — Find your collection day, view cart types, sign up for glass, manage your account
Waste & Recycling Phone	(801) 535-6999 • Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. • Missed pickups, Call 2 Haul scheduling, glass sign-up, cart requests
mySLC Online Portal & App	myslc.gov — Service requests, missed pickup reports, illegal dumping reports • Free iOS & Android app
Holiday Schedule	slc.gov/sustainability/holiday-curbside-pickup-schedule — Only Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day cause delays
Call 2 Haul (Bulk Pickup)	slc.gov/sustainability/call-2-haul — Schedule your 2 free annual bulk pickups online or by phone
Salt Lake County HHW	saltlakecounty.gov/health/household-hazardous-waste • 6030 W. California Ave., SLC • (385) 468-3862 • Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

You will leave this website when using any of the links above. The City’s SLC Waste & Recycling page is the most accurate source for address-based schedule information.

Outside City of Salt Lake City limits? South Salt Lake, Murray, Holladay, Millcreek, West Valley City, Taylorsville, and unincorporated Salt Lake County have their own waste management programs. Check your municipality or visit saltlakecounty.gov for county resources.

Other Cities

Trash & Recycling Schedules for Other US Cities

Looking for waste collection information in another city? Here are cities we’ve already covered with full schedules, recycling rules, and bulk pickup guides:

🏭 Fresno 🏭 Sacramento 🏭 Colorado Springs 🏭 Denver 🏭 Omaha