Grass, leaves, branches and brush are composted into mulch and soil rather than landfilled. Many cities offer seasonal curbside yard-waste pickup plus drop-off sites that sell finished compost back to residents.

In Utah we list 5 yard waste drop-off locations across 4 cities, with the most in Sandy, Layton, Ogden and South Jordan. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Yard Waste Drop-Off Locations in Utah

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

📍Sandy · 8805 S 700 W, Sandy, UT 84070
📞+1 385-468-4380
🕐Today: 7 AM–5 PM
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Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District

📍Layton · 1997 E 3500 N, Layton, UT 84040
📞+1 801-614-5600
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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Green Waste Disposal Site

📍Ogden · 1845 Monroe Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401
📞+1 801-629-8271
🕐Today: 7 AM–5 PM
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Everything Goez Llc

📍Sandy · 11586 High Mountain Dr, Sandy, UT 84092
📞+1 801-755-4799
🕐Today: 8 AM–6 PM
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Trans-Jordan Landfill

📍South Jordan · HW5R+MP, 10473 South Bacchus Hwy, South Jordan, UT 84009
📞+1 801-569-8994
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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Recycling Yard Waste in Utah: What to Know

🍂 Leaves & grass
Often collected curbside in paper bags or carts during the growing season.
🌳 Branches & brush
Dropped at compost sites; some chip it into mulch you can take home.

How to Prepare Yard Waste

  • Keep yard waste free of plastic bags, rocks and trash — contamination ruins compost.
  • Bundle or cut branches to the length the site specifies.
  • Many sites sell finished compost and mulch back to residents cheaply.

Yard Waste Recycling FAQ — Utah

Which Utah cities have the most yard waste drop-off locations?

The most yard waste drop-offs are in Sandy (2), Layton (1), Ogden (1) and South Jordan (1). In total we list 5 locations across 4 Utah cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle yard waste in Utah?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full Utah directory. City compost sites and transfer stations are the usual options; many also offer seasonal curbside pickup. Always call ahead to confirm the item is accepted and whether a fee applies.

Is there a fee to drop off yard waste?

Some sites accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee because of processing or disposal costs. Fees change, so confirm with the facility before your visit.

Can I put yard waste in my curbside bin?

Usually no — yard waste typically needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside recycling cart. Check your city or county program for its specific rules.

See all yard waste & compost locations by city, the full Utah recycling directory, or yard waste recycling in New Jersey, North Carolina, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina.