Garbage Collection


Cottonwood Heights is in Special Sanitation District #1. Residents receive their waste collection and recycling services from Salt Lake County Sanitation Division. Please call them for questions on your services or for more information or visit their website at www.sanitation.slco.org or 801-562-6435. You can download a flyer describing all the services you receive as a member of the District here .

 

What Are Household Hazardous Wastes?

Paints
Fuels
Pesticides
Batteries
Antifreeze
Oil
Yard Care Chemicals
 
You may dispose of  household hazardous waste at these permanent disposal sites:
  • Sandy ABOP*
    Accepts only antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint (ABOP).
    8775 South 700 West
    Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility*
    6030 West California Avenue (1400 South)
    Open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Monday - Saturday
  • Trans Jordan Landfill*
    10873 South 7200 West
    Open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Monday - Saturday
  • Murray Public Works Dept.*
    4646 South 500 West
    Accepts only antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint (ABOP).
    Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
* These household hazardous waste facilities are available to Salt Lake County residents only.
What Does It Cost?
ITS FREE. The Household Hazardous Waste Facilities are FREE to Salt Lake County Residents. Individuals outside Salt Lake County are welcome to dispose of their waste at the Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility*, but they will be charged the same fees as the facility is charged to dispose of this waste. Small businesses that generate small quantities of hazardous waste are also welcome to use the Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility*, but they too, will be charged disposal fees. If you have business waste, please call (801)541-4078 for information.
*Not available at the Trans Jordan Landfill
What Happens to the Material After I Drop It Off?
Many of the items that people bring in for disposal are still usable. All usable items are available free to the public, at the Reuse Center. The center has paint, pesticides, fertilizers and much more. There are Reuse Centers at the Household Hazardous Waste Facilities.

Items that are not reusable but can be recycled are sorted and shipped to different recycling manufacturers. They in turn, make other products from the materials they receive. Some of the products that can be made from the materials are paint primer, caulking and lubricants. Items that can't be reused are sent to facilities where the material is Safely destroyed in 1400 degree Fahrenheit incinerators.
What Else Can Be Done About Household Hazardous Waste?
Disposal of household hazardous waste down sewers, storm drains, or in the garbage can pose environmental and safety concerns. Improperly stored chemicals can cause house fires and accidental poisonings. Water quality is a very important issue for Salt Lake County because of its limited water supply and large population base. We need to do everything possible to protect and preserve the quality of our ground and surface waters.
Helpful Hints:
  • Make sure you need the chemical before you buy it.
  • Buy only what you need; give what you cannot use to friends, neighbors, community groups, etc.
  • Buy less toxic products and use alternatives to chemicals whenever possible.
Safe Alternatives:

Air Freshener
Find source of odor and eliminate it. Open windows to ventilate. To scent air, use herbal bouquets, pure vanilla on a cotton ball, or simmer cinnamon and cloves.
Brass Polish
Make paste of equal parts vinegar, salt and flour. Be sure to rinse completely afterwards to prevent corrosion.
Drain Cleaner 
Try a plunger first. Then pour ½ cup baking soda down, then ½ cup of vinegar. Wait a few minutes, then follow with two quarts boiling water. Repeat if needed. If this fails, rent or buy a drain snake.
Fertilizer
Make and use compost and organic fertilizers.
Furniture Polish
Use olive or almond oil.
Garbage Disposal Deodorizer
Used lemon or baking soda.
Mothballs (in cloths)
Thoroughly clean any used clothing or furniture before introducing into your home. Wash woolen before storing; store in tight containers. Vacuum rugs, behind and under furniture. Shake out woolens periodically. Use cedar chips and lavender flowers instead of mothballs.
Oven Cleaner
As a preventative measure, cover the oven bottom with a sheet of aluminum foil. Clean up spills promptly. To clean, use baking soda, soap and water with a copper scrubber and a lot of elbow grease.
Scouring Powder
Baking soda.
Silver Cleaner
For large objects, rub gently with baking soda and a damp sponge. For small objects, place in a pot of boiling water on stove with a small piece of aluminum foil; add 1 tsp. baking soda and 1 tsp. salt. Boil 2-3 minutes, then cool and dry. Toothpaste can also be a great silver cleaner.
Slugs and Snails
Remove tall grass and debris from vicinity of garden. Use beer traps (replenish frequently).
Window Cleaner
Use ½ cup vinegar and one quart warm water.

 
For More Information Contact:
Dorothy Adams
(801) 313-6745 OR
Hazardous Waste Information
(801) 313-6697
 
 
 
 
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION DISPOSAL
 
Old medications should never be disposed of down the toilet.  Water treatment facilities do not test or treat for medications.  There is a National problem with old medications showing up in the waterways below water treatment facilities.
Do your part and dispose of your old medications properly.  If you are unable to bring them to one of the Police Stations listed below, then dispose of your medications in your trash on the day of collection.  For more information, call the Salt Lake Valley Health Department at 313-6745.
Bring old and outdated prescription medications to the following locations for proper disposal:
Police Station
1040 West 700 South
Salt Lake City, UT
(801) 799-4601
Police Station
315 East 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT
(801) 799-3000
Herriman Sheriff Substation
13272 South 5600 West
Herriman, UT84096
(801) 302-2080
CottonwoodHeightsSheriff Substation
7480 South 2700 East
Cottonwood Heights, UT84121
(801) 944-1830
Holladay
Sheriff Substation
4570 South 2300 East
Holladay, UT84117
(801) 270-0426