Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District

Recycling 101: Hard-to-Recycle Materials

Find safe disposal and recycling options for items that do not belong in your curbside recycle can, including household hazardous waste, batteries, electronics, tires, mattresses, textiles, and more.

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Before You Drop Off Items Call the location or visit the linked website before going. Hours, fees, accepted materials, quantity limits, and preparation requirements may change without notice.

Use this guide before placing items in a curbside container.

This page is for materials that are not accepted in WFWRD curbside recycling but may have approved drop-off, donation, recycling, or household hazardous waste disposal options.

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Review drop-off options.

Call before visiting.

Do not place these in curbside recycling

Hazardous materials, batteries, electronics, paint, gasoline, antifreeze, pesticides, full aerosol cans, propane tanks, plastic bags, plastic film, glass, tires, mattresses, textiles, and pallets should not be placed in curbside recycling.

Recycling Directory

LOC Common Drop-Off Locations

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

Address: 8805 South 700 West

Phone: (385) 315-6195

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Salt Lake County Household Hazardous Waste

Salt Lake Valley Landfill / HHW Facility

Address: 6030 West California Ave. (1300 South)

Phone: (385) 468-3862

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Salt Lake County Household Hazardous Waste

Trans-Jordan Landfill

Address: 10473 South Bacchus Hwy.

Phone: (385) 468-3862

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Salt Lake County Household Hazardous Waste

HHW Household Hazardous Waste

PAINT

Paint & Solvents

Oil-based paint, stains, thinners, and similar materials.

Where to Take Them

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center: 8805 South 700 West.
Salt Lake Valley Landfill / HHW Facility: 6030 West California Ave.
Trans-Jordan Landfill: 10473 South Bacchus Hwy.

Do not place paint or solvents in curbside garbage or recycling cans.

Helpful Link

BAT

Batteries

Button/cell, lithium, rechargeable, and specialty batteries.

Where to Take Them

The Battery Network: Search alternate battery drop-off locations.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center: 8805 South 700 West.
Salt Lake Valley Landfill: 6030 West California Ave.
Trans-Jordan Landfill: 10473 South Bacchus Hwy.

Helpful Link

HHW

Gasoline, Antifreeze, Propane Tanks & Yard Chemicals

Includes pesticides, fertilizers, lawn chemicals, and automotive fluids.

Where to Take Them

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center: 8805 South 700 West.
Salt Lake Valley Landfill / HHW Facility: 6030 West California Ave.
Trans-Jordan Landfill: 10473 South Bacchus Hwy.

Reminder

Do not place hazardous materials in curbside garbage or recycling cans.

AER

Full Aerosol Cans

Full aerosol cans should be taken to household hazardous waste locations.

Where to Take Them

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center: 8805 South 700 West.
Salt Lake Valley Landfill: 6030 West California Ave.
Trans-Jordan Landfill: 10473 South Bacchus Hwy.

Important Reminder

If aerosol cans are empty, they are recyclable in your curbside recycle can.

OIL

Used Motor Oil & Filters

Used oil and filters are accepted at approved recycling locations.

Where to Take It

Utah DEQ Used Oil Recycling Program: Use the interactive map.
O’Reilly Auto Parts: Multiple locations.
AutoZone: Multiple locations.
Jiffy Lube: Multiple locations.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center: 8805 South 700 West.

Helpful Link

MED

Medications

Unused or expired medications require designated drop-off options.

Where to Take Them

Use designated pharmacy drop boxes where available.
Use designated police station drop boxes where available.
Call ahead to confirm accepted medication types and hours.

Reminder

Do not place medications in curbside recycling.

BULB

Fluorescent & CFL Bulbs

Bulb recycling options and HHW locations.

Where to Take Them

Batteries Plus Bulbs: Multiple locations. Call first.
Commercial Lighting Supply: 2440 South 900 West, (801) 972-3060.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center: 8805 South 700 West.
Salt Lake Valley Landfill: 6030 West California Ave.
Trans-Jordan Landfill: 10473 South Bacchus Hwy.

Helpful Link

REC Hard-to-Recycle Materials

E-W

Electronic Waste

Electronics, computers, appliances, and related e-waste.

Where to Take It

Best Buy: Multiple locations. Fees may apply.
METech Recycling: 369 Orange St., (866) 479-4920.
TAMS: 1126 700 N Ste. A, Lindon, UT 84042, (801) 796-1696.
Recycle Solutions: 2066 West 2300 South, (801) 590-8847.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center: 8805 South 700 West.

Helpful Links

TIRE

Tires

Local tire recycling and landfill options.

Where to Take Them

Liberty Tire Recycling: 1398 North Beck St., (801) 364-7900.
GSL Tire Recycling: 2174 S 7200 W, (385) 301-0016.
Salt Lake Valley Landfill: 6030 West California Ave.
Trans-Jordan Landfill: 10473 South Bacchus Hwy.

Reminder

Call before visiting to confirm accepted tire types, limits, and fees.

GLASS

Glass

Glass should not be placed in WFWRD curbside recycle cans.

Where to Take It

Use a local glass recycling drop-off location where available.
Call before dropping off glass to confirm accepted colors, container types, and hours.

Helpful Link

BIKE

Bicycles

Bicycles may be reusable, repairable, donated, or recycled through specialty programs.

Where to Take Them

Consider a donation if the bicycle is in usable condition.
Use a local bicycle recycling, repair, or reuse program where available.
Call ahead to confirm accepted bicycle types and condition requirements.

Verification Note

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FILM

Bubble Wrap & Cellophane

Plastic film materials are not accepted in curbside recycling.

Where to Take Them

Smith’s Grocery: Multiple locations. Call or check before taking materials.
Target: Multiple locations. Check store recycling station availability.
Wal-Mart: Multiple locations. Check with the local store first.

Check with the store before drop-off. Not all plastic film programs accept bubble wrap or cellophane.

Helpful Link

BAGS

Plastic Bags & Plastic Film

Grocery store drop-off options for bags and plastic film.

Where to Take Them

Smith’s Grocery: Multiple locations.
Target: Multiple locations.
Wal-Mart: Multiple locations.

Reminder

Please check with your local grocery store before taking plastic bags for recycling.

FOOD

Cooking Oil & Food Waste

Cooking oil, food waste, and organics options.

Where to Take It

Renegade Oil: 1141 South 3200 West, (801) 973-7912.
Wasatch Resource Recovery: 1370 West Center St., (801) 266-9161.
Animalia: 280 East 900 South, (801) 521-4425.

Green Waste Reminder

Fruits, vegetables, egg shells, coffee grounds, and tea bags are accepted in WFWRD green waste cans.

MATT

Mattresses & Box Springs

Mattress recycling and landfill drop-off options.

Where to Take Them

Spring Back Utah Mattress Recycling: 1929 S 4130 W, (385) 229-4804.
Salt Lake Valley Landfill: 6030 West California Ave.
Trans-Jordan Landfill: 10473 South Bacchus Hwy.

Helpful Link

TEXT

Textiles & Clothing

Recycle textiles or donate clothing in good condition.

Where to Take Them

Recyclops+: (801) 709-1509.
H&M: Multiple locations. Hours may vary.
Donation Option: Donate clothing in good condition to local donation locations.

Reminder

Clothing in good condition should be donated when possible.

PAL

Pallets

Used and new pallet options.

Where to Take Them

Pallet Express - Used Pallets: 3040 West 900 South.
Pallet Express - New Pallets: 2249 South Constitution Blvd.
Phone: (801) 978-9238.

Helpful Link

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Other Disposal Options

If you cannot reach the central facility, use the Recycle Right Tool to find nearby disposal locations for specific materials.

Need Assistance?

For questions or help identifying where to take an item, contact the WFWRD Sustainability Coordinator at (385) 468-6337.

Recycling Reminder

Do not place hazardous materials, batteries, electronics, paint, gasoline, antifreeze, pesticides, full aerosol cans, propane tanks, plastic bags, plastic film, glass, tires, mattresses, textiles, or pallets in curbside recycling.
Always call the drop-off location before visiting to confirm hours, fees, accepted items, and preparation requirements.
Only place approved recyclable materials in your curbside recycle can. When in doubt, use a listed drop-off location or contact WFWRD.