Salt Lake City Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day with arrows pointing toward the street and 3 feet of clearance. Remove carts from the curb after pickup on the same day.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day with arrows pointing toward the street and 3 feet of clearance. Remove carts from the curb after pickup on the same day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Salt Lake City residential curbside garbage customers receive two scheduled Call 2 Haul bulk collections per calendar year (one for bulk waste and one for bulky green waste). Call 801-535-6953 or request online through mySLC to schedule an appointment. Crews pick up old furniture, mattresses, appliances, refrigerators, tires, and bulky green waste directly at your curb. | Up to 2 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Weekly curbside compost collection runs in brown carts for yard trimmings, leaves, branches, fruits, vegetables, coffee grounds, and eggshells. Collection runs spring through autumn with a brief winter suspension. Bulky green waste beyond cart capacity can be scheduled through the Call 2 Haul service. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued green wheeled garbage cart
- Place carts out by 7 a.m. on scheduled collection day
- Keep cart lids fully closed to prevent litter and pests
- Maintain 3 feet of clear space around each cart away from vehicles and trees
- Dirt, rocks, and heavy materials must not exceed 25% of the cart volume
- Remove carts from the curb on the same day after collection
Salt Lake City recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard boxes, cereal boxes, shoe boxes, and paper tubes (flattened)
- Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, and office paper
- Aluminum cans and clean tin or steel food cans
- Plastic containers, jugs, bottles, and yogurt tubs
- Paper cups and plastic polypropylene cups (empty of liquids)
- Refrigerated cartons like milk and orange juice containers
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, films, and plastic wraps (do not bag recyclables)
- Glass bottles and jars (use optional curbside glass cart or drop-off bins)
- Styrofoam take-out containers and packing peanuts
- Food scraps and liquid residue (empty all food prior to disposal)
- Batteries, electronics, and cords
- Garden hoses and yard debris
Salt Lake City bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Salt Lake City residential curbside garbage customers receive two scheduled Call 2 Haul bulk collections per calendar year (one for bulk waste and one for bulky green waste). Call 801-535-6953 or request online through mySLC to schedule an appointment. Crews pick up old furniture, mattresses, appliances, refrigerators, tires, and bulky green waste directly at your curb. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 2 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 801-535-6953 |
Salt Lake City holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Salt Lake City, UT
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
Salt Lake City Sustainability Department Waste Management Division · municipal dpw
Phone: 801-535-6999
2010 W 500 SouthSalt Lake City, UT 84104
These collection rules cover Zone Salt Lake City Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Salt Lake City, UT?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place carts at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day with arrows pointing toward the street and 3 feet of clearance. Remove carts from the curb after pickup on the same day.. These rules apply to Zone Salt Lake City Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Salt Lake City?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Salt Lake City Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City residential curbside garbage customers receive two scheduled Call 2 Haul bulk collections per calendar year (one for bulk waste and one for bulky green waste). Call 801-535-6953 or request online through mySLC to schedule an appointment. Crews pick up old furniture, mattresses, appliances, refrigerators, tires, and bulky green waste directly at your curb. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 801-535-6953 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Salt Lake City Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Salt Lake City?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard boxes, cereal boxes, shoe boxes, and paper tubes (flattened), Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, and office paper, Aluminum cans and clean tin or steel food cans, Plastic containers, jugs, bottles, and yogurt tubs, Paper cups and plastic polypropylene cups (empty of liquids), Refrigerated cartons like milk and orange juice containers. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, films, and plastic wraps (do not bag recyclables), Glass bottles and jars (use optional curbside glass cart or drop-off bins), Styrofoam take-out containers and packing peanuts, Food scraps and liquid residue (empty all food prior to disposal), Batteries, electronics, and cords, Garden hoses and yard debris. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Salt Lake City Curbside Collection Routes.