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Consumer Products and Radiation
Many consumer items contain radiation, either as a function of their operation or as a naturally occurring material that’s included as part of the product.
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Household Hazardous Waste
On average, every Utah citizen generates four pounds of garbage daily. With 2 million Utah residents, that means our landfills could receive 8 million pounds daily or 2.9 billion pounds yearly.
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Waste Management and Radiation Control Board Meeting
Welcome to the Utah Waste Management and Radiation Control Board Meeting information page. Find archives at the bottom. Next meeting May 8, 2025, 1:30 p.m. Online In person MASOB, Room 1015, 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City Scheduled meetings Regular meetings of the Waste Management and Radiation Control Board are normally scheduled on the…
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Potential for Recovering, Processing, and Re-manufacturing Recyclables Within the State of Utah: Executive Summary 1995-2010
This report, entitled “The Potential for Recovering, Processing and Remanufacturing Recyclables Within the State of Utah,” has been prepared under contract with the State of Utah, Department of Community and Economic Development, Division of Community Development, Office of Energy Services, by the Southwest Public Recycling Association (SPRA).
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Day 3 Conduct a Household Hazardous Waste Inventory:
Earth DayHousehold hazardous wastes (HHW) are products in your home and garage that are poisonous, flammable, corrosive, or toxic.
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Disposal Facilities, Recyclers and Disposal Volumes:
Solid Waste ProgramThe following landfill/disposal and recycler facilities are regulated by the State of Utah. The table shows information on the location, facility contacts, and disposal tonnages. Related Links 2021 Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Disposal for Utah Facilities Municipal Tons C/D Tons Industrial Tons Total Tons Compost Tons Tons Diverted to Recycling Number of Facilities Class I Facilities…
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Solid Waste Documents: Solid Waste Program
Solid waste documents, guidance, and information compiled by Utah’s Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. Related Links Solid Waste Facility Forms Municipal Solid Waste Disposal and Transfer Stations Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and Composting Other Solid Waste Facilities Additional Information Closure and Post-Closure Finance Miscellaneous Documents Facility Self-Inspection Program Facility Self-Inspections may be…
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Management of Solid and Hazardous Waste in Utah
Mission of the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control The Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control, under the Department of Environmental Quality, ensures the proper management of solid and hazardous waste and operates under the authority of the following legislative acts: Division Programs Used Oil Program Management practices are designed to protect the…
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Marketers: Registered Used Oil Facilities
Marketers are handlers who either direct shipments of used oil to be burned as fuel in regulated devices or, claim that EPA and State specifications are met for used oil. By definition, marketers fall into at least one of the following categories: More information on Marketers: Please refer to the Standards for the Management of…
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On-Specification/Off-Specification Used Oil Burner: Permitted Used Oil Facilities
Used oil may be processed for energy recovery, by removing water and particulates so that it can be used as fuel to generate heat or to power industrial operations. This form of recycling of used oil is not as preferable a method as re-refining, because it only enables the oil to be reused once. Nonetheless,…
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Re-Refiners and Processors: Permitted Used Oil Facilities
Re-refiners and processors are facilities that blend or remove impurities from used oil so that it can be burned for energy recovery or reused. Included in this category are re-refiners who process used oil so that it can be reused in a new product such as a lubricant. The most common method of recycling is…
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Transporters and Transfer Facilities: Permitted Used Oil Facilities
Used Oil Transporters are companies that pick up used oil from various sources and deliver it to re-refiners, processors, or burners. Transfer facilities include facilities where used oil is held for longer than 24 hours, but not longer than 35 days. Examples of transfer facilities are storage tanks, loading docks and parking areas. Annual Report…
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Collection Centers: Used Oil Program
There are over 400 locations throughout Utah that serve as used oil collection centers. Most of these are private businesses that have volunteered to collect used oil from the public. Major participants are from companies such as AutoZone, Jiffy-Lube, O’Reilly Auto Parts, NAPA, and many individually-owned auto repair and maintenance shops. Several city shops, county…
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Frequently Asked Questions: Used Oil Program
Below are answers to used oil frequently asked questions compiled by Utah’s Used Oil Program. What is meant by “household DIYer”? A household DIYer is a “do-it-yourself” oil changer – any person who changes the oil in their own vehicles or other personally owned equipment. Why is a special program to collect this oil necessary?…
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Generators: Used Oil Program
Generators comprise the largest segment of the used oil industry. They include businesses that produce, or collect, used oil through commercial or industrial operations, such as: Generators also include owners/operators of used oil collection centers that collect used oil from households and from individuals who change the oil in their own vehicles. Standards for used…
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Inspections, Enforcement, and Prohibited Practices:
Used Oil ProgramAny duly authorized officer, employee or representative of the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control may, at any reasonable time and upon presentation of appropriate credentials and upon providing the opportunity to have a representative of the owner, operator, or agent in charge to be present, enter upon and inspect any property, premise, or…
