Frequently Asked Questions

Which color can is for garbage, recycling, and yard waste?

If you need to add extra containers (Trash, Recycle or Green Waste), please complete the request form online or visit City Hall to fill one out in person.

Due to our growing community and the high volume of phone calls, we are unable to take these requests over the phone. Submitting the form is required and is the only way we can ensure your request is properly processed.

Hazardous waste information, including acceptable items, drop-off locations, hours of operation, and contact details, can be found on the Salt Lake County Health Department’s website:

👉 Household Hazardous Waste Information

GLASS RECYCLING

In Salt Lake County, you can recycle glass through Momentum Recycling's curbside service or at designated drop-off locations. Momentum Recycling also operates the ONLY curbside glass collection in the area. 

For drop-off locations, you can find a map on SLC.gov. Additionally, some cities like Sandy, South Jordan, and Midvale offer their own glass recycling programs and drop-off locations. 

Curbside Recycling:

• Momentum Recycling offers curbside glass recycling in Salt Lake City and some other areas. This service is typically monthly and billed with your other utilities. 

Drop-off Locations:

• Salt Lake County Drop Off Sites: 
  • SLC.gov provides a map of drop-off locations for residents. 
• Sandy City: Sandy City has a drop-off bin at Alta Canyon Recreation Center. 
• South Jordan: South Jordan City offers several drop-off locations. 
• Midvale:  Midvale City has a drop-off bin behind the old fire station. 

Additional Tips:

• Remember to remove lids and caps from glass bottles and jars before recycling, says the city of Camden. 
• For broken glass, wrap it securely in newspaper or cardboard and label the package "Broken Glass" before disposing of it in the trash, according to Earth911. 
• Momentum Recycling is a local company that processes the collected glass into new products. slc.gov

Interactive Map              Recycling Calendar                       Recycle Map 

The following four holidays could delay your pick-up if your pick up is on a weekday: New Year’s Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.

 If your pick-up falls on or after the holiday, your pick-up will be delayed by one day for that week only.

What can I place in my waste bins?

Trash all green can (Household Waste):
 Includes general household garbage that is not recyclable or compostable.

Recycle all blue can:
Refer to the complete recycling list for details on accepted items.

Green Waste green can with a yellow lid:
 Acceptable items include residential yard and garden waste such as:

• Grass and lawn clippings (not in plastic bags)
• Tree limbs and shrub trimmings
• Leaves, weeds, plants, and flowers
• Garden waste
• Wood chips, sawdust, and untreated wood scraps (under 6 inches in diameter and 2 feet long)

Items NOT accepted in the green waste can:

• Soil, dirt, or rocks
• Lawn Sod
• Household or food waste
• Treated or painted wood
• Paper or plastic bags
• Grass clippings or leaves in plastic bags

If you don’t already have a green waste can (green with a yellow lid), visit the form on the Utility Page.

Have questions about your solid waste service or billing?

 For assistance with high bills, past due accounts, charges for extra cans, or other utility-related concerns, please contact us:

📧 Email: utilities@bluffdale.gov

 📞 Call: 801-254-2200 and select the Utilities extension

We're happy to help with any service or billing questions!

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.

Courtesy Pickup Requests

 Missed your Trash, Recycling, or Green Waste pickup?

If your can was missed due to being placed out late, blocked by a vehicle, or overflowing, Bluffdale City offers a one-time courtesy pickup for these situations.

To request a courtesy pickup, please fill out the form online and in the comments section and notate that this is for a courtesy pickup.

Please ensure your can is accessible at the curb. Future missed pickups due to the same issues may not be eligible for additional courtesy service.