Recycling 101

How To Recycle

Unsure where to recycle? Click the "Recycle Right" tab below and search for any material to learn how to dispose of it properly.

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Blue Recycling Can: What is accepted?

Below are most of the items that are accepted in the blue can

Remember "WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!" If you have any questions regarding what's recyclable, please call our Sustainability Coordinator at (385) 468-6337 or Email

*Place your recyclables directly into the can or in a paper bag

Plastics — Plastic Tubs, Jugs, & Bottles
*Labels and lids do not need to be removed

Metals — Tin/Steel, Aluminum, & Empty Aerosol Cans

Papers — Cardboard, Mixed Paper, Newspaper, Paper Boxes, & Paper Bags

No bags — **Please do NOT place any plastic bags in your blue recycling bin.**

Electronic Recycling Information

Recycling Electronics Responsibly

For more information on Electronics Recycling, please contact :

Brian Speer (bspeer@utah.gov) at (385) 499-0010.

DEQ, Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

801-597-0745 or 385-468-3862

(Paint, Oil, Gasoline, Antifreeze, Batteries, Propane, Fluorescents, Chemicals & Electronics)

Salt Lake Valley Health Department Household Hazardous Waste

6030 W. California Ave. (1300 S.)
Mon-Sat 7:00 to 5:00 pm
Closed on Sundays & All Holidays

Trans-Jordan Landfill

10473 S Bacchus Hwy.
Mon-Sat 7:00 to 6:00 pm
Closed on Sundays & All Holidays

How Clean is Clean Enough?

Before recycling, empty and dry out your containers to prevent leaks.
Please do not put your recyclable items in the dishwasher.
One good wipe with a paper towel or dishrag is good enough for the recycling can.
Ask yourself, "Can what is still in here smear or soil other paper recyclables?" If yes, then it's too dirty to recycle
If cleaning a recyclable item requires more water than it would save by recycling, then it's better to dispose of it than recycle it.