Recycling 101
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Recycling & Disposal Guides
Use the tabs below for quick, accurate guidance on what goes where. These resources help reduce contamination and protect public health.
What Goes in the Blue Recycling Can?
Not sure what belongs in your blue recycling can? Use this quick guide to recycle correctly.
Accepted Items
- Plastic tubs, jugs, & bottles
- Tin/steel, aluminum, & empty aerosol cans
- Cardboard, mixed paper, paper bags
No plastic bags. Place items loosely in the can or in a paper bag.
Glass Recycling 101
Glass must be collected separately from your blue recycling can.
Accepted
- Glass bottles & jars (all colors)
- Lightly rinsed — labels OK
Keep Out
- Windows, mirrors, ceramics
- Light bulbs
- Pyrex & treated glass
Glass is collected separately to reduce contamination.
Green Waste 101
Green waste is turned into mulch and compost instead of going to the landfill.
Accepted
- Grass & leaves
- Small branches
- Garden trimmings
Keep Out
- Dirt, rocks, sod
- Plastic bags
- Trash & non-organics
Only clean, natural yard waste—no trash or contaminants.
Composting 101
Composting turns food scraps and organics into valuable soil.
Good for Compost
- Fruit & vegetable scraps
- Coffee grounds & filters
- Eggshells
- Yard trimmings
Keep Out
- Meat, dairy, grease
- Pet waste
- Plastics, metals, glass
Hazardous Waste 101
Hazardous waste must never go in your trash or recycling cans.
Examples
- Paint, solvents, thinners
- Motor oil & antifreeze
- Pesticides & fertilizers
- Batteries & electronics
- Propane tanks & fluorescent bulbs
Take hazardous waste to an authorized HHW facility or collection event.
Not Sure How to Dispose of Something? We’ve Got You Covered!
Use our Recycle Right Tool to get accurate, hassle-free guidance on how to handle many common materials.
Find out:
- ✔ Can it be recycled?
- ✔ Where to drop it off?
- ✔ How to properly dispose of it?
Just enter the material in the tool below, and we’ll guide you step-by-step to an appropriate option.
How To Recycle
Electronic Recycling Information
Use the sites below for electronic recycling. Hours and acceptance requirements may change; please confirm before visiting.
Recycle Solutions
Electronic Recycling
James Kelsey, Sustainability Coordinator
jakelsey@wfwrdutah.gov
(385) 468-6337
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Use the locations below for household hazardous waste (HHW) disposal. Hours and acceptance requirements may change; please confirm before visiting.
Phone: (385) 468-6370
Accepted items include paint, oil, gasoline, antifreeze, batteries, propane, fluorescents, chemicals, and electronics.
Cardboard Box Loading Guidelines
Proper preparation of cardboard ensures safe collection and prevents material from becoming stuck in the container during service.
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1Ensure all cardboard boxes are clean and dry before placing them in your recycling container.
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2Do not overload the container. The lid must close completely with no material sticking out.
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3Break down all boxes and load them loosely so they can fall freely during collection.
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4Place flattened boxes front-to-back inside the container to prevent them from getting stuck when the truck compresses the bin.
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5Do not leave boxes outside, around, or in front of your recycling container. All material must fit inside the container.
Industry News: The Recycling Dilemma
Explore reports, survey findings, and media features that highlight challenges and innovations in recycling.
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Survey Report (PDF)
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Survey Report (PDF)
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Video Feature
Recycling Activities, Education & Resources
Download educational materials, guides, and interactive resources to learn more about proper recycling practices in the community.