Garbage & Recycling FAQs

Call the West Valley City Sanitation Division at 801-963-3334. We will gladly answer all of your questions!

There are only four (4) holidays that garbage and recycling are not collected: Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. If your garbage day falls on one of these holidays or after the holiday during the same week, your garbage will be picked up a day later. Find your garbage and recycling collection day on our interactive map. If in doubt, put it out!

Visit the West Valley City Garbage Rules and Regulations page to learn more.

Your garbage container must be out on the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day (you may place your container on the street the night prior to your collection day). West Valley City Ordinance requires that your container must be off the street within 24 hours of collection.

Contact ACE Recycling & Disposal at 801-363-9995. Garbage containers that are not in compliance with rules will not be emptied until in compliance. Visit the West Valley City Garbage Rules and Regulations page to learn more.

Yes. City ordinance requires all single-family homes and duplexes to participate in the City's garbage program.

Once. Do not refill your can and move it across the street for a second dump. Additional cans are available.

Grass clippings may be put in your garbage can. It is highly recommended that you bag your grass clippings. Clippings that are not bagged will NOT come out easily and will cause your garbage can to stink tremendously. Cans are not replaced free of charge just because they smell bad.

Visit the West Valley City Recycling Rules and Regulations page to learn more.

Your recycling container must be out on the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day (you may place your container on the street the night prior to your collection day). West Valley City Ordinance requires that your container must be off the street within 24 hours of collection.

Contact ACE Recycling & Disposal at 801-363-9995. Recycling containers that are not in compliance with rules will not be emptied until in compliance. Learn more about what you can put in your recycling container.

No. If you would like to opt out of West Valley City recycling service, call the Sanitation Division at 801-963-3334. They will collect your recycling container and adjust your account so that you are not charged for recycling pickup.

No. Neighborhoods may schedule dumpsters for their area once each year. 

Hazardous waste and electronics can be disposed of at the Salt Lake County Landfill. In addition, West Valley City hosts an annual drop-off event where you can dispose of electronics free of charge.