Category: Solid Waste

  • Glossary of Recycling and Solid Waste Facilities

    Find out more information about the recycling and solid waste facilities regulated by the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. Compost or Other Food Management Facility These facilities can take a variety of organic materials such as yard trimmings and food waste. Typically, materials are broken down by microorganisms, heat, and time to create a…

  • Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Waste Management

    What Has Changed? For many years, the Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining (DOGM) at the Utah Department of Natural Resources, provided regulatory oversight of wastes generated from the exploration and production (E&P) of crude oil and natural gas throughout the State. With DOGM’s oversight, these wastes were formerly excluded from the Solid and Hazardous…

  • Recycling in Utah

    Stay up to date and sign up for our recycling email list. Questions? Contact Brian Speer (bspeer@utah.gov) at (385) 499-0010.DWMRC Solid Waste Section Manager

  • Recycling Market Development Zones

    What is the Recycling Market Development Zone Act? The Law In 1996, the Utah Legislature created the Utah Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Act, which provides environmental and economic benefits to Utah businesses and citizens (Title 19 Utah Code, Chapter 13).  This legislation encourages individuals and businesses to recycle by offering tax credits for the…

  • Solid Waste Permitting

    Businesses may only dispose of or incinerate solid waste at permitted facilities in compliance with Utah’s Solid Waste Rules. Non-hazardous solid waste generally consists of municipal garbage, industrial waste, or construction/demolition debris. New and expanding disposal sites, including on-site industrial facilities, must obtain permits, and all facilities are subject to inspection. Nearly all landfills are…

  • Waste Not, Want Not: Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control Programs Protect Utah Residents

    Learn how the Utah DEQ Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control protects Utah residents through its waste, radiation, and recycling programs.

  • Scrap Metal Yards Resources

    Best Management Practices DEQ’s Best Management Practices for Automotive Salvage Yards Poster: Screen version (1.2 MB) Print and fold brochure version (3.2 MB) Scrap Metal Recyclers Automotive Salvage Yard Self-Inspection Checklist (163 KB) DEQ Contact N/A Endorsement Disclaimer Reference to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or to any trade, firm, or corporation is for the…

  • Recycling Electronics Responsibly

    Jump to … E-Waste The Problem Local Recyclers Responsible Consumers Safely Recycling Electronics Are you wondering what to do with your old electronics? America’s growing use of electronics has created a new environmental challenge: electronic waste, or e-waste. What is Considered E-waste? The following unusable electronics are considered e-waste: What’s the Problem? References What are…

  • Recycling Information for Utah by County

    County Pages The Facility Map contains the most recent information, but you can also browse county pages. Comments For information about this site, please contact Brian Speer (bspeer@utah.gov) at (385) 499-0010.

  • Beaver County Recycling Information

    City and Landfill Sites Electronics Recyclers To recycle electronic waste, residents should refer to the closest electronic waste facilities to their home listed in Cache, Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, Summit, Utah, or Washington Counties. Some electronics recyclers may charge for certain items – please check with the recycler directly to determine if you will be…

  • Box Elder County Recycling Information

    City and Landfill Sites with Recycling Information Electronics Recyclers To recycle electronic waste, residents should refer to the closest electronic waste facilities to their home listed in Cache, Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, Summit, Utah, or Washington Counties. County Contacts Comments For information about this site, please contact Brian Speer (bspeer@utah.gov) at (385) 499-0010.

  • Cache County Recycling Information

    City and Landfill Sites with Recycling Information Electronics Recyclers Some electronics recyclers may charge for certain items – please check with the recycler directly to determine if you will be charged to recycle your items. County Contacts Comments For information about this site, please contact Brian Speer (bspeer@utah.gov) at (385) 499-0010.

  • Carbon County Recycling Information

    City and Landfill Sites with Recycling Information Electronics Recyclers To recycle electronic waste, residents should refer to the closest electronic waste facilities to their home listed in Cache, Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, Summit, Utah, or Washington Counties. County Contacts Comments For information about this site, please contact Brian Speer (bspeer@utah.gov) at (385) 499-0010.

  • Daggett County Recycling Information

    City and Landfill Sites with Recycling Information Electronics Recyclers To recycle electronic waste, residents should refer to the closest electronic waste facilities to their home listed in Cache, Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, Summit, Utah, or Washington Counties. County Contacts Comments For information about this site, please contact Brian Speer (bspeer@utah.gov) at (385) 499-0010.

  • Davis County Recycling Information

    City and Landfill Sites with Recycling Information Electronics Recyclers Some electronics recyclers may charge for certain items – please check with the recycler directly to determine if you will be charged to recycle your items. County Contacts Davis County Health DepartmentLinda Ebert (lindac@co.davis.ut.us)(801) 525-5128 Wasatch IntegratedPreston Lee (prestonl@wiwmd.org)(801) 614-5609 Comments For information about this site,…

  • Duchesne County Recycling Information

    City and Landfill Sites with Recycling Information Electronics Recyclers To recycle electronic waste, residents should refer to the closest electronic waste facilities to their home listed in Cache, Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, Summit, Utah, or Washington Counties. County Contacts Comments For information about this site, please contact Brian Speer (bspeer@utah.gov) at (385) 499-0010.

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