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Public Reports

Recycling & Waste Diversion Reports

Review WFWRD’s latest public reports about recycling performance, waste diversion, contamination reduction, and customer feedback.

2025 Year in Review

Waste Diversion & Recycling Analytics Report

See how recycling, green waste, glass recycling, and contamination reduction efforts performed in 2025.

What residents may find useful

Learn how much material was collected and diverted, how cleaner recycling supports the program, and how green waste and glass recycling help save landfill space.

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Customer Survey

Understanding Customer Perspectives on Recycling Programs

Review customer feedback about recycling awareness, service understanding, and resident perspectives.

Read the full survey report

Open the report in a new browser tab or download a copy. The findings may help guide outreach, website updates, and recycling education.

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These reports are provided for public review as part of WFWRD’s ongoing recycling education and waste diversion efforts.

How To Recycle

Recycling Education

Recycle Right. Dispose Safely.

Quick recycling and disposal guidance for blue recycling, glass, green waste, composting, and hazardous waste.

View Guides Disposal Lookup Options
Blue Recycling Accepted items should be loose in the can.
No Plastic Bags Plastic bags do not belong in recycling.
Glass Separately Glass does not go in the blue can.
Hazardous Waste Do not place hazardous items in carts.

Choose a Disposal Guide

Blue Recycling Can

Use this guide to place the right materials in the blue recycling can.

Accepted Items

  • ✓Plastic tubs, jugs, and bottles
  • ✓Tin, steel, aluminum, and empty aerosol cans
  • ✓Cardboard, mixed paper, and paper bags

Keep Out

  • !Plastic bags
  • !Food waste or liquids
  • !Hazardous waste or batteries
No plastic bags. Place accepted recycling items loosely in the can or in a paper bag.
Download Recycling Guide View Recycling Page

Glass Recycling 101

Glass must be collected separately from the blue recycling can.

Accepted

  • ✓Glass bottles and jars, all colors
  • ✓Lightly rinsed containers
  • ✓Labels are acceptable

Keep Out

  • !Windows, mirrors, and ceramics
  • !Light bulbs
  • !Pyrex and treated glass
View Glass Recycling Page

Green Waste 101

Green waste is turned into mulch and compost instead of being sent to the landfill.

Accepted

  • ✓Grass and leaves
  • ✓Small branches
  • ✓Garden trimmings

Keep Out

  • !Dirt, rocks, and sod
  • !Plastic bags
  • !Trash and non-organic material
Download Green Waste Guide View Green Waste Page

Composting 101

Composting turns food scraps and organic material into useful soil material.

Good for Compost

  • ✓Fruit and vegetable scraps
  • ✓Coffee grounds and filters
  • ✓Eggshells
  • ✓Yard trimmings

Keep Out

  • !Meat, dairy, and grease
  • !Pet waste
  • !Plastics, metals, and glass
Learn More About Composting

Hazardous Waste 101

Hazardous waste must not be placed in trash or recycling cans.

Examples

  • !Paint, solvents, and thinners
  • !Motor oil and antifreeze
  • !Pesticides and fertilizers
  • !Batteries and electronics
  • !Propane tanks and fluorescent bulbs

Proper Handling

  • ✓Use an authorized household hazardous waste facility.
  • ✓Use approved collection events when available.
  • ✓Keep hazardous materials out of carts and cans.
Take hazardous waste to an authorized household hazardous waste facility or approved collection event.
Hazardous Waste Information

Not Sure How to Dispose of Something?

Use the official Wasatch Front Waste app for collection reminders, recycling guidance, and disposal information.

App Store Google Play

Recycling rules help protect the collection system, reduce contamination, and support cleaner neighborhoods.

Industry News

The Recycling Dilemma

Review reports, survey findings, and media features that highlight recycling challenges, public education needs, and opportunities to improve recycling practices.

Survey Reports Public feedback and recycling survey findings.
Education Resources that support better recycling habits.
Media Features Videos and features about recycling challenges.

Reports, Surveys & Media Features

  • 01

    Recycling Survey Results 2023

    WFWRD — October 2023
    Survey Report PDF
    Open Report
  • 02

    Recycling Survey Results 2019

    WFWRD — August 7, 2019
    Survey Report PDF
    Open Report
  • 03

    “Drowning in Plastic”

    CBS Sunday Morning — August 5, 2019
    Video Feature External Link
    Watch Video
Recycling education matters: Understanding recycling challenges helps reduce contamination and supports better disposal decisions.
Household Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

Use approved disposal locations for paint, oil, gasoline, antifreeze, batteries, propane, fluorescents, chemicals, and electronics.

Do not place household hazardous waste in garbage or recycling cans. Please confirm hours and accepted items before visiting.

Salt Lake Valley Landfill HHW

Phone (385) 315-6195
Address 8805 S 700 W

Accepted Items Include

  • Paint
  • Oil
  • Gasoline
  • Antifreeze
  • Batteries
  • Propane
  • Fluorescents
  • Chemicals
  • Electronics

Disposal Locations

01

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

HHW Collection Center
Address 8805 South 700 West
Hours Mon–Sat • 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closures Closed Sundays and all holidays
View Details
02

Salt Lake Valley Health Department HHW

HHW Information
Address 6030 W. California Ave. 1300 S.
Hours Mon–Sat • 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closures Closed Sundays and all holidays
View Details
03

Trans-Jordan Landfill

Landfill Location
Address 10473 S Bacchus Hwy
Hours Mon–Sat • 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closures Closed Sundays and all holidays
Visit Website
04

Trans-Jordan Transfer Station

Transfer Station
Address 8813 South 700 West
Hours Mon–Sat • 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closures Closed Sundays and all holidays
Visit Website
Reminder: Confirm hours, accepted items, and holiday closures before visiting any household hazardous waste location.
Industry News

The Recycling Dilemma

Reports, survey findings, and media features about recycling challenges and education.

  • Recycling Survey Results 2023

    WFWRD — October 2023 • PDF
    Open Report

  • Recycling Survey Results 2019

    WFWRD — August 7, 2019 • PDF
    Open Report

  • “Drowning in Plastic”

    CBS Sunday Morning — August 5, 2019 • Video
    Watch Video

Recycling education matters: Understanding recycling challenges helps reduce contamination.

Education Resources

Recycling Activities & Resources

Download educational materials, activity sheets, and official recycling guides to help residents recycle correctly.

  • 01

    Recycle Sorting Game

    Activity PDF

    A hands-on activity to help residents and students practice sorting items correctly.

    Open PDF
  • 02

    Recycling Coloring Sheet

    Printable PDF

    A printable coloring activity for recycling education and community outreach.

    Open PDF
  • 03

    Recycle Guide / Guía de Reciclaje

    Official Guide

    Official recycling guidance for accepted materials and proper recycling practices.

    Open PDF
  • 04

    Hard to Recycle Guide

    Special Materials

    Guidance for hard-to-recycle items, special materials, and glass recycling information.

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Reminder: Recycling correctly helps reduce contamination and keeps materials moving through the proper recycling process.