Category: Recycling

  • Glossary of Recycling and Waste Facilities

    Related Links 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…

  • Recycling in Utah

    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

  • Recycling Market Development Zones

    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 legislation encourages individuals and businesses to recycle by offering tax credits…

  • Scrap Metal Yards Resources

    Best Management Practices Scrap Metal Recyclers DEQ Contact Endorsement Disclaimer Reference to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or to any trade, firm, or corporation is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Utah, or its officers, employees or agents. Any…

  • Recycling/Waste Reduction/Reuse

    Related Links 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…

  • 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.

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