Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste

Recycling Center in Salt Lake City, Utah

📍 6030 California Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
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About This Location

Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste operates the Salt Lake Valley Landfill at 6030 W California Ave, run by Salt Lake County. The site is open Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed Sundays. Disposal is charged by weight, starting at a $17 minimum load charge and $36 per ton for mixed trash, while residents can drop off recycling, electronics and household hazardous waste. Cash and card customers without an account must show a valid government ID with a Salt Lake County address or proof of vehicle registration at the scales.

What Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Accepts

✓ Residential recycling (flattened cardboard, plastic bottles, metal cans, glass bottles) (Residential only, no commercial loads)
✓ Electronics (computers, CRT screens, TVs) (Residential customers only, at the Household Hazardous Waste facility)
✓ Tires (Limited to 12 tires per load from individuals; not commercial tire operations)
✓ Green waste (trees, bushes, grass, leaves) (Compost sales available on site)
✓ Household hazardous waste (paint, batteries, used oil, antifreeze, cleaning supplies, pesticides) (At the HHW facility; no business waste)
✓ Appliances, furniture, construction debris, metal (Accepted for disposal)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Solar panels and battery systems
✕ Plastic bags, Styrofoam, fast-food to-go containers
✕ Commercial walk-in refrigeration units
✕ Large commercial mattress loads (over 6 pieces)
✕ Large/off-road equipment tires

Business/commercial waste is not accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste facility.

Fees

  • Minimum load charge
  • Mixed trash
  • Concrete or asphalt
  • Soil or sod
  • Tires
  • Appliances with refrigerant (Freon units)
  • Uncovered loads

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Cash/card customers without an account must present a valid government ID with a Salt Lake County address or proof of vehicle registration at the scales. Residential recycling, e-waste and HHW are residents-only.

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste facility
  • Compost sales

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to dump at Salt Lake Valley Landfill?

There is a $17 minimum load charge, and mixed trash (including green waste) is $36 per ton. Clean concrete/asphalt and soil/sod are $12 per ton.

Do I need to be a Salt Lake County resident?

Cash and card customers without an account must show a valid government ID with a Salt Lake County address or proof of vehicle registration at the scales. Residential recycling, e-waste and HHW drop-off are limited to residents.

Can I recycle electronics and tires here?

Yes. Residents can drop off electronics (computers, CRTs, TVs) at the HHW facility, and up to 12 tires per load at $4 each. Solar panels and battery storage systems are not accepted.

Does the landfill take household hazardous waste?

Yes. The HHW facility accepts residential paint, batteries, used oil, antifreeze, cleaning supplies and pesticides. Business and commercial hazardous waste is not accepted there.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

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Contact & Location

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Address
6030 California Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
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Website
slco.org
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City / State
Salt Lake City, Utah

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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