Recycling Centers in Ogden, UT
Find drop-off recycling locations in Ogden, Utah. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Ogden has 10 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Ogden: A Local Guide
Ogden has 10 recycling centers in this directory, including scrap-metal yards, self-service auto salvage, a green-waste site and electronics trade-in. Curbside recycling is run by Ogden City, which provides blue carts collected every other week (recycling moved to a biweekly schedule in May 2023), alongside weekly garbage in green carts. The blue cart takes aluminum, paper, clean cardboard, plastic bottles, steel cans and plastics #1, #2, #4, #5, #6 and #7; glass, plastic bags, yard waste, clothing and Styrofoam are not accepted. For options across the state, browse the full Utah recycling directory.
Across these Ogden listings the most common materials are scrap metal (2 centers), with single sites noting electronics, batteries, appliances and yard waste. Metro Recyclers Ogden is the broadest, taking appliances, batteries and scrap metal, while Ogden Recycling also handles scrap metal. For yard debris that the blue cart won't take, the Green Waste Disposal Site serves residents, and the EcoATM kiosk buys used phones and small electronics for instant payment. Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
If an Ogden center does not fit, other Utah cities in this directory may help. Salt Lake City has by far the largest listing with 41 centers a short drive south, while West Valley City and South Salt Lake add more metro options. You can also check Orem farther south, or return to the statewide Utah hub to search by city.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Ogden
Does Ogden City recycle glass in the curbside cart?
No. Ogden City's blue curbside carts are for plastic, aluminum, cardboard and paper only; glass is not accepted in the home recycling bin. For glass and other items the cart won't take, use a drop-off center and check the full list of Ogden recycling centers.
How often is recycling picked up in Ogden?
Ogden City collects curbside recycling in blue carts every other week, a change that took effect in May 2023, while garbage in green carts is picked up weekly. Confirm your specific collection day with Ogden City Public Works.
What goes in the Ogden blue recycling cart?
The blue cart accepts aluminum, paper, clean cardboard, plastic bottles, steel (tin) cans and plastics #1, #2, #4, #5, #6 and #7. Keep out plastic bags and film, food waste, yard waste, glass, clothing, Styrofoam and batteries. Ogden's Three Strike Program can remove a cart for a year if non-recyclables are found three times.
Where can I recycle scrap metal or appliances in Ogden?
Metro Recyclers Ogden takes scrap metal, appliances and batteries, and Ogden Recycling also accepts scrap metal. Accepted grades and pricing vary, so call ahead for current rates before you haul.