Frequently Asked Questions

How many people have signed up?
Currently, 1370 households have signed up.

What is the cost of recycling?
$6-$7/month

How many households must signup before the recycling program is launched?
2,000

Once we reach the 2,000 subscriber level, how long will it take to launch the recycling program?
About 60 days

How often will my recycling be picked up?
On a specific day every other week. Allied Waste will try to do what they can to schedule this on the same day as your regular garbage pickup.

What are my options for recycling if I live in a condo/apartment?
As long as the recycling bins can be wheeled out to the street, Allied Waste will pick up the recycling bins from your condo/apartment complex. Check with your landlord where (and if) it's OK to store the recycling bins on their property.

What other cities recycle?
There are many cities in Utah that recycle, some of which include:

• Salt Lake City
• South Jordan
• Lindon
• Saratoga Springs
• Highland
• American Fork
• Sandy

Why does this cost money? Where does my money go?
Recycling comes at a cost, but so does not recycling. To collect, transport, proces, and ship your recycling, garbage companies and the City must charge a minimal fee:

Recycling Collection:	$4.67
Fuel Surcharge:	$0.99*
Admin. Costs:	$0.34
Total	$6.00

(*fuel surcharge may cause the price of recycling to vay due to fluctuating fuel costs)