Recycling 101
What Goes in the Blue Recycling Can? Let’s Get it Right!
Not sure what belongs in your blue recycling can? Here’s a quick guide to help you recycle correctly and reduce contamination.
Accepted Items
- Plastic tubs, jugs, & bottles
Labels and lids do not need to be removed. - Tin/steel, aluminum, & empty aerosol cans
- Cardboard, mixed paper, newspaper, paper boxes, & paper bags
Important: Place your recyclables directly into the can or in a paper bag — no plastic bags, please.
Helpful Reminder
“When in doubt, throw it out!” This helps keep contamination low so more material can actually be recycled.
Still Unsure?
We’re here to help you make the best recycling choices. Contact our Sustainability Coordinator:
Phone: (385) 468-6337
Email: Email Us
No Plastic Bags
Please do not place any plastic grocery bags, film, or “bagged” recyclables in your blue can.
Glass Recycling 101
Glass must be collected separately from your blue recycling can.
What’s Accepted
- Glass bottles and jars (all colors)
- Lightly rinsed — labels OK
Keep Out
- Window glass, mirrors, ceramics, dishes
- Lightbulbs and Pyrex
- Lids or caps (unless program states otherwise)
Broken glass can contaminate other recyclables — that’s why it’s kept in a separate stream.
Green Recycling 101 (Yard Waste)
Green waste programs help turn yard materials into compost instead of landfill trash.
What’s Accepted
- Grass clippings and leaves
- Small branches and prunings (per program size guidelines)
- Garden trimmings and plant material
Keep Out
- Dirt, rocks, sod, and large branches
- Plastic bags, plant pots, or trash
- Food waste (unless your program specifically allows it)
Set out only clean yard waste so it can be turned into mulch or compost.
Composting 101
Composting turns everyday organics into a rich soil amendment.
Good for Compost
- Fruit and vegetable scraps
- Coffee grounds and filters, tea bags (no plastic mesh)
- Eggshells
- Yard trimmings and leaves
Keep Out
- Meat, bones, and dairy
- Oily or greasy foods
- Pet waste
- Plastics, glass, or metals
Check your local program to see exactly what is accepted in curbside compost or food waste collection.
Hazardous Waste 101
Household hazardous waste should never go in the trash or recycling cans.
Examples of Hazardous Waste
- Paint, solvents, and thinners
- Motor oil, antifreeze, and automotive fluids
- Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers
- Batteries and electronics
- Propane tanks and fluorescent bulbs
Take hazardous waste to a Household Hazardous Waste facility or event. This protects your family, collection crews, and the environment.
How To Recycle
Not Sure How to Dispose of Something? We’ve Got You Covered!
Disposing of waste the right way has never been easier! Use our Recycle Right Tool below to find accurate, hassle-free information on handling all kinds of materials.
Find Out:
- ✔ Can it be recycled?
- ✔ Where to drop it off?
- ✔ How to properly dispose of it?
Just enter the material! We’ll guide you step-by-step to the most eco-friendly disposal method. Together, we can make a big difference in keeping our planet clean and sustainable.
Download the App: Access the Recycle Right tool anytime by downloading the application on your Android or iOS device.
Electronic Recycling Information
8805 South 700 West
Mon-Sat 7:00 to 5:00 pm
Closed on Sundays & All Holidays
6030 W. California Ave. (1300 S.)
Mon-Sat 7:00 to 5:00 pm
Closed on Sundays & All Holidays
2066 W 2300 S
Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:00 pm *Closed on Sundays & All Holidays
Phone: 801-590-8847
Please visit Bestbuy.com or contact your Local store for accepted items and fees.
For more information, please contact:
James Kelsey- Sustainability Coordinator
((385) 468-6337
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Household Hazardous Waste from any business/commercial operations is accepted by appointment only (call 801-541-4078 or 801-597-0745 to schedule). Electronic wastes from business/commercial operations, as well as any material from outside of Salt Lake County, are prohibited at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
((385) 468-6370
(Paint, Oil, Gasoline, Antifreeze, Batteries, Propane, Fluorescents, Chemicals & Electronics)
8805 South 700 West
Mon-Sat 7:00 to 5:00 pm
Closed on Sundays & All Holidays
6030 W. California Ave. (1300 S.)
Mon-Sat 7:00 to 5:00 pm
Closed on Sundays & All Holidays
10473 S Bacchus Hwy.
Mon-Sat 7:00 to 6:00 pm
Closed on Sundays & All Holidays
8813 South 700 West
Mon-Sat 7:00 to 5:00 pm
Closed on Sundays & All Holidays
Cardboard Box Loading
- Before recycling, make sure all boxes are clean and dry before loading them into your recycle container.
- Please do not overload your container. Make sure the lid closes completely and nothing protrudes from the container.
- Break down boxes and load them so they fit loosely inside your container.
- When loading, orient broken down boxes front to back to avoid stuck materials caused by can squeezing from the truck.
- Do not place boxes in front of or around your recycle container. All items must fit inside your container.
Industry News: The Recycling Dilemma
- Recycling Survey Results 2023 - October 2023
- "EPA Announces $375 Million in Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for New Recycling, Reuse and Waste Prevention Grant Programs and Initiatives", Waste Advantage, June 9, 2022
- "China's ban on scrap imports a boon to US recycling plants", The Recycling Partnership, May 23, 2019
- Recycling Survey Results 2019 - Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District, August 7, 2019
- "Drowning in Plastic", CBS Sunday Morning, August 5, 2019
Office Notice
Our office is closed to walk-in traffic on all holidays.
Address
604 W 6960 S
Midvale, Utah 84047
Office Hours
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone Hours
Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Phone: 385.468.6325
Fax: 385.468.6331