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Glossary of Recycling and Waste Facilities
Related Links This glossary contains terminology compiled and explained by the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control to help you better understand Utah’s Recycling Program. Discover more about the recycling and solid waste facilities regulated by the division. Compost or Other Food Management Facility These facilities can take a variety of organic materials such as…
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Recycling in Utah
Learn how to recycle in Utah by exploring the map and tabs below. Related Links Stay up to date and sign up for our recycling email list. Questions? Contact the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control at (801) 536-0200
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Recycling Market Development Zones
A detailed overview of Utah’s Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Act. Related Links 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…
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Recycling/Waste Reduction/Reuse
Many businesses, educators, students, individuals, and civic leaders realize the importance of recycling. According to the EPA and the National Recycling Coalition, if U.S. recycling levels can reach 75%, it will be equivalent to the environmental benefit of removing 50 million cars from the road each year and will generate 1.5 million new jobs. Improving…
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Curb Your Enthusiasm: How to Recycle Right in Utah
Not all recycling is created equally. There are common household items that should never go in the general recycling bin. Here is what to do with the recyclable trash that doesn’t go to the curb.
