Trans-Jordan Landfill

Recycling Center in South Jordan, Utah

📍 HW5R+MP, 10473 South Bacchus Hwy, South Jordan, UT 84009
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About This Location

Trans-Jordan Landfill at 10473 South Bacchus Highway in South Jordan is the member-owned regional landfill serving several Salt Lake Valley cities. Beyond trash disposal, it offers a free drop-off recycling area and a free household hazardous waste program for residents. The site does not take cash: customers must pay by credit or debit card or use an established account.

What Trans-Jordan Landfill Accepts

✓ All metals including radiators, copper and brass (Free when sorted into the correct bins)
✓ Cardboard (broken down), mixed paper and paperboard
✓ Aluminum cans and steel cans
✓ Plastic bottles and jugs with necks
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ White goods and appliances (washers, dryers, water heaters) (Fridges and freezers accepted with an added freon-removal fee; remove food first)
✓ Electronics / e-waste (computers, laptops, CRT and flat-panel monitors under 65 inches, circuit boards) (Accepted free)
✓ Household hazardous waste (paint, fuels, pesticides, yard chemicals, automotive fluids, aerosols, fluorescent bulbs, mercury devices, rechargeable batteries) (Residential HHW free; limit 15 fluorescent bulbs)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Business / commercial household hazardous waste
✕ Explosives such as ammunition or fireworks

Business HHW is not accepted; businesses should call the Salt Lake County Health Department at 385-468-4380. Contact your fire department for explosives such as ammunition or fireworks.

Fees

  • Non-commercial trucks (minimum) — $15 minimum
  • Commercial trucks (14,001 lbs GVWR and up) — $42 per ton, $42 minimum (effective July 1, 2026)
  • Mattress or box-spring pieces (transfer station) — $15 each
  • Refrigerators / freezers (freon removal) — Additional fee for freon removal

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public. Residential recycling and household hazardous waste drop-off are free; trash disposal is charged by weight. No cash accepted - pay by credit/debit card or established account. All loads must be fully tarped and secured or a double charge applies.

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste program — Free drop-off of residential HHW including paint, fuels, pesticides, automotive fluids, aerosols, fluorescent bulbs (limit 15) and rechargeable batteries.
  • Free facility tours — Free tours and presentations about landfill operations are available.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Trans-Jordan Landfill take cash?

No. The landfill does not accept cash; you must pay with a credit or debit card or use an established account.

Is recycling free at Trans-Jordan?

Yes. Metals, cardboard, paper, cans, plastic bottles, glass and e-waste are accepted free when they are clean and sorted into the correct bins; material that is not sorted is charged as trash.

Can I drop off household hazardous waste there?

Yes. Residential household hazardous waste such as paint, fuels, pesticides, automotive fluids, aerosols, fluorescent bulbs (limit 15) and rechargeable batteries is accepted free. Business HHW is not accepted.

What does it cost to dump at Trans-Jordan Landfill?

There is a $15 minimum for non-commercial trucks. Commercial trucks (14,001 lbs GVWR and up) pay $42 per ton with a $42 minimum as of July 1, 2026. Loads must be fully tarped and secured.

Do you accept refrigerators?

Yes, fridges and freezers are accepted, but there is an additional fee for freon removal and you must remove all food first.

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
HW5R+MP, 10473 South Bacchus Hwy, South Jordan, UT 84009
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Website
transjordan.org
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City / State
South Jordan, Utah

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM-6 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-6 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-6 PM
Thursday 8 AM-6 PM
Friday 8 AM-6 PM
Saturday 8 AM-6 PM
Sunday Closed

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