Salt Lake City Bulk Trash Pickup Rules (2026 Rules & Calendar)
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 2 items per collection. 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.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Salt Lake City
Follow the listed bulk 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.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup. Read mattress bagging laws →
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Refrigerators and freezers are accepted during scheduled Call 2 Haul pickups. Note the appliance when booking your appointment with Waste Management at 801-535-6953.
Salt Lake City Curbside Scavenging & Trash Picking Rules
Whether you want usable items salvaged before the compactor crushes them or you are looking for scrap metal, understand the local curbside legal boundaries in Salt Lake City.
Public Curb vs. City Cart Ownership
Under federal precedent, property discarded in public rights-of-way is legally abandoned. However, many municipal ordinances classify materials placed inside official city-owned recycling carts as city property. Removing materials from inside containers can trigger municipal pilfering fines.
Mark Usable Items with a "FREE" Sign
If you want scrap metal collectors or neighbors to haul away working appliances, lawnmowers, or furniture before bulk pickup day, tape a clear "FREE" sign to the item and place it directly on the curb line away from your private driveway.
Salt Lake City Area Landfills & Citizen Drop-Off Stations
When you have large renovation loads, dirt, concrete, or bulky waste exceeding curbside limits, self-haul directly to a verified transfer station or county landfill serving Salt Lake County.
📍 6030 W California Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Full-service regional solid waste facility and transfer station serving Salt Lake City residents for excess garbage, bulky furniture, construction debris, yard waste, and tires.
📍 6030 W California Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
County-operated hazardous materials drop-off facility accepting automotive fluids, paint, electronics, propane tanks, pesticides, and rechargeable batteries free for households.
All open truck beds and trailers must be secured with a tarp. Unsecured loads face an immediate $20 to $50 state fee at the scale.
Most facilities have a minimum entry fee ($25 to $45) covering up to 1,000 lbs, with prorated per-ton rates for heavier commercial debris.
To receive discounted residential gate rates, bring a valid state driver license and a current local municipal water or utility bill.
If your project exceeds city bulk limits, review our dumpster rental vs. bulk pickup cost comparison or read our construction debris weight guide.
Local disposal alternatives in Salt Lake County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Facility
6030 W California Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Full-service regional solid waste facility and transfer station serving Salt Lake City residents for excess garbage, bulky furniture, construction debris, yard waste, and tires.
Salt Lake Valley Household Hazardous Waste Facility
6030 W California Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
County-operated hazardous materials drop-off facility accepting automotive fluids, paint, electronics, propane tanks, pesticides, and rechargeable batteries free for households.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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 2026-10-10: 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.