Waste Collection Services

We would like to remind our residents about overfilling your garbage can. The can is considered overfilled when the lid doesn't close properly or is too heavy. In some cases, the cans are so overfilled that the lid either sticks straight up into the air or it isn't even used at all. These situations can either damage the automated equipment which Waste Management uses to collect the garbage or the garbage spills onto the streets. Be advised that the weight limit on the cans is 225 pounds. Also, please have your garbage and recycling cans out on the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled pickup day. Please make sure to set your cans at least 2 feet apart in order for them to be picked up easily.

What happens if I overfill my container?

An overloaded container happens when your trash or recycling materials exceed the top and prevents the lid from closing easily or cover the ground around the container. It also applies when extra debris is found on top of a closed container lid. Overages may lead to an incomplete service.

If occurring frequently, you may need to order an additional can.

 
2026 WM Recycle Calendar

PDF- Waste Management 2026 Recycle Calendar

  1. 2026 WM RECYCLE CALENDAR

Waste Collection Services Provided by Waste Management

*Green Waste begins March 1st and ends the last week of December the last day being December 31st .*


Please note, Waste Management only has delays in pickup for 4 Holidays which are January 1st, July 4th, Thanksgiving & December 25th


  • Thanksgiving Day November 27th,2025
    • Thursday will be picked up on Friday
    • Friday will be picked up on Saturday
  • Christmas Day December 25th, 2025
    • Thursday will be picked up on Friday
    • Friday will be picked up on Saturday
  • New Year's Day January 1st, 2026
    • Thursday will be picked up on Friday
    • Friday will be picked up on Saturday
  • Independence Day July 4th, 2026
    • NO delay due to it being on a Saturday


Participation in the solid waste collection and disposal program is MANDATORY for each single-family and two-family residence located in the city. The city manager shall cause each residence to be billed monthly for the service to be provided and may bring an action to enforce collection for the collection and disposal service made available to the residents.         

(Ord.2008-07, 4-8-2008)


To ensure your waste is collected without issue

  • Place all containers at the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day, with the handles facing your house. 
  • Containers must be positioned within 2 feet of the curb and at least 4 feet away from obstacles such as mailboxes, fences, lampposts, other containers, or parked vehicles.
  • Do not park vehicles in front of or too close to containers during collection hours, as this may prevent the collection of your trash, recycling, or green waste.
  • Please note: There are three different drivers for each type of service, and recycling is collected every other week (bi-weekly).

Thank you for helping us keep your service running smoothly!


Waste Can Request: Add, Remove, or Replace

If you need to add, remove, or replace waste cans, please complete this form OR visit City Hall to fill one out in person. Due to the high volume of requests, submitting this form is required and is the only way we can ensure your request is processed.


Missed Pickups

If your cans did not get emptied on the scheduled day by 7pm you can fill this form out and we will notify Waste Management as this comes directly to our Utility Inbox that we check. **Please note that your missed garbage may not be picked up the same day you contact us, but we will try our best.


Holidays and Trash Days

The ONLY Holidays that may delay service are New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, & ONLY if they happen to fall on a weekday. 

For Example: if Wednesday is your regular pickup day, your trash will be collected on Thursday.

Rates

GARBAGE RATESRates effective July 1, 2025
Basic Service (1 Trash, 1 Recycle)
$19.70/month
Additional Trash$14.00/month
Additional Recycle$5.05/month
1st Green Waste$9.90/month
Additional Green Waste$7.20/month
Garbage cans
2025 Recycling

Garbage Service Schedule

   
Trash pickup is every Friday.  
Recycle is every other Friday - See Calendar
Green Waste is every Friday, April through November

  • Green=GARBAGE

    Pickup is every week on your regularly scheduled day. 

  • Blue=Becomes New (Recycle)

    Pickup is every other week on the same scheduled day as Trash.

  • Yellow=YARD Waste/GREEN Waste

    Pickup is every week on the same scheduled day as trash, March through December. Residents will only pay for Green Waste 10 months of the year. Green Waste is taken to Intermountain Regional Landfill in Fairfield, Utah instead of Transjordan Landfill due to association reasons.


Why is my trash & green waste taken to Intermountain Regional Landfill instead of Trans-Jordan Landfill?

Bluffdale City currently hauls residential trash and green waste to Intermountain Regional Landfill in Fairfield, Utah. While Trans-Jordan Landfill is a closer facility, Bluffdale is not a member of the Trans-Jordan Cities Association, which limits our access. For this reason, we utilize Intermountain Regional Landfill for disposal services.


Interactive Map

For Garbage Service Schedule:  Click on the Interactive Map link below and enter your address to see your Trash Pickup Day.  Notice if you are in a Green or Yellow area.  See the Recycling Calendar below to find your recycle week.

Interactive Map          



2026 WM Recycle Calendar


Trash



Garbage unacceptable items:

  • NO hazardous waste
  • NO Automotive Products: Antifreeze, Fluids, Motor Oil, Filters, Gasoline, Polish & Waxes
  • NO Batteries: Home & Vehicle Batteries
  • NO Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Compact Fluorescent Lamps
  • NO Mercury Containing Devices: Thermometers & Thermostats
  • NO Paint Products: Oil-Based, Latex, Spray Paints, Caulk, Wood Preservative, Wood Stains
  • NO Garden Chemicals: Pesticides, Herbicides, Fertilizer & Insecticides
  • NO Sharps: Syringes, Needles & Lancets
  • NO Swimming Pool Chemicals
  • NO Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Shower/Tile Cleaner, Carpet Cleaner, Rust Remover, etc.

Recycling 


What is acceptable Recycle Items?

  • Plastic Bottles & Containers: Bottles, Jars, Jugs & Tubs with the lids on but must be clean & dry
  • Food & Beverage Cans: Empty Tin, Aluminum & Steel Cans.
  • Paper: Paper, Newspaper & Magazines
  • Flattened Cardboard & Paperboard: Flatten & Recycle ALL Cardboard & Paperboard
  • Food & Beverage Containers: Milk Cartons, Juice Boxes Vary by City

What is Unacceptable Recycle Items?

  • Glass Bottles & Containers: Check local programs for Glass Recycling
  • Bagged Recyclables: Do NOT bag Recyclables they MUST be loose in the bin
  • Plastic Bags: Plastic bags are NOT accepted as part of curbside recycling programs, they get tangled in equipment & threaten worker safety
  • Plastic Wrap & Film: Plastic Wrap, Bubble Wrap, Sandwich Bags, & Freezer Bags should NOT go into the Recycle Bin
  • Flexible Packaging: Chip bags, Juice or Soup Pouches cannot be recycle in curbside programs
  • Cups with Wax or Plastic Coatings: Cups with Plastic or Waxed Coatings are NOT recyclable, the Plastic lids should be trashed as well
  • Polystyrene Foam & Plastic: Polystyrene Foam, Plastic "to-go" containers & Cups are made of NON-recyclable materials, & are NOT acceptable in the curbside recycling program 
  • Tangling Items: Garden Hoses, Ropes, Leashes, Wire, Holiday Lights, String & Chains should NEVER go in the Recycling Bin
  • Dirty Diapers: Dirty Diapers & Pet Waste's yuck factor increase when they end up where they shouldn't NOT recyclable and turn the load to trash
  • Household Items: Clothing, Textiles, Shower Curtains, Mini-Pools, Fencing & Furniture
  • Medical Waste: Medical Waste can pose a Safety Hazard and NEVER goes in curbside Recycling OR Waste Bins
  • Garbage Waste: Car Parts, Scrap Metals, Tires, Filters, Propane Cylinders & other like items are Safety Hazards if put in curbside Recycling or Trash bins


See Acceptable items here.

Recycling Information

  1. 2020 Bluffdale Diversion Report April
  2. 2019 Bluffdale Recycling, Garbage and Green Wast Report (Oct)
  3. Mythbusters_Recycling Myths
  4. 2019 Bluffdale Diversion Report
  5. 2018 Bluffdale Diversion Report Dec (PDF)

VISIT THE SALT LAKE COUNTY RECYCLE WEBSITE FOR MORE RESOURCES AND EDUCATION.

Glass Recycling Information
Glass Recycling drop off locations.

glass
Green Waste Content