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The SLC Food Microgrant Program is a funding opportunity intended to support resident and community-led projects that improve access to fresh, healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food in the city. Applications close March 2, 2026.

Meaningful, sustained climate action is taking place right here in SLC. You showed up for our Climate Plan survey, supported renewable energy options, recycled tons of material (9 million tons, actually) and exchanged a lot of gas-powered yard care equipment for electric instead. Check out our 2025 recap and what’s next in 2026.

Clean Air SLC is an initiative that aims to distribute equipment and information to help Salt Lake City residents improve air quality in their communities and inside their homes.

Salt Lake City offers weekly pickup of garbage, recycling, and compost cans.

Fees are going up across all three sizes. Click here to learn more.

Learn which materials are recyclable in Salt Lake City and which items do NOT belong in your blue bin.

Information about materials that belong in your brown curbside compost can.

Click here to learn about the Community Renewable Energy Act and how Salt Lake City is working towards a Climate Positive future.

Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Salt Lake City’s Sustainability Department opened applications for the SLC Food Microgrant program. The program aims to increase Salt Lakers’ access to fresh, healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food. Learn more here.

Thinking about a new car? Gas feels familiar and reliable, but if you care about climate change and air quality you may want to consider an electric vehicle (EV) instead. Here’s what you need to know.

January is Radon Awareness Month, a public health initiative to encourage radon testing and mitigation in homes and buildings. Winter conditions often increase indoor radon levels due to reduced ventilation. That makes this time of year especially important for awareness and action. Visit our blog for ways to care for your indoor air.

As we enter peak inversion season on the Wasatch Front, awareness and smart air-quality habits can protect your health and help keep our air cleaner. Inversions impact outdoor air and can affect indoor air quality, especially during long-lasting inversion events. Visit our blog for ways to care for your indoor air.