Sustainability

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Highlights & Announcements

Community Electrified Transportation Study

Posted on: March 18th, 2025

We are excited to share Salt Lake City’s recently completed Community Electrified Transportation Study. The City initiated the study in 2023 and it was completed in January 2025 as a tool to inform an equitable transition to electrified transportation as part of our larger climate and air quality goals. 

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Clean Air SLC

Posted on: March 17th, 2025

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.

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Curbside Collection Day Change

Posted on: January 6th, 2025

Starting February 3, 2025, Salt Lake City is changing its curbside collection route for weekly pickup of garbage, recycling, and compost cans.

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Greater Salt Lake Area Clean Energy and Air Roadmap (SL-CLEAR)

Posted on: November 8th, 2023

Through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), local governments in Salt Lake County and Tooele County have the opportunity to develop the Greater Salt Lake Area Clean Energy and Air Roadmap (SL-CLEAR). Learn more

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Garbage Rates Update

Posted on: June 28th, 2021

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

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What Belongs in the Blue Bin?

Posted on: July 1st, 2020

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

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What Belongs in the Compost Bin?

Posted on: July 1st, 2020

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

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100% Renewable Electricity

Posted on: July 1st, 2020

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

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SLCgreen Blog

Turning Up the Heat – Adapting to Hotter Temps across SLC

Posted on: August 6th, 2025

How is heat distributed in SLC? And what can we do about it? As summer heat continues, it’s important to understand how to deal with extreme temperatures and why they are becoming more frequent every year. Learn more from SLCgreen summer intern Lilah Sage on our blog here!

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Indoor Air Quality Series: Protecting Your Indoor Air During Wildfire Season

Posted on: August 6th, 2025

Even if the flames are far away, wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles and leak indoors. Smoke contains fine particles that can harm your lungs, worsen asthma, and make the air inside unhealthy to breathe. But with few simple steps, you can keep your home’s air cleaner and safer all season long. Read more on […]

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Indoor Air Quality Series: Cooking and Indoor Air Quality

Posted on: July 2nd, 2025

Cooking brings flavor—but also hidden air pollution. Whether you use gas or electric, how you cook impacts the air your family breathes. Even brief cooking sessions can spread pollutants throughout your home (not just the kitchen). But simple changes can greatly enhance your indoor air quality! Read more on our blog.

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Press Release: Salt Lake City supports community-led organizations to increase healthy food access

Posted on: June 26th, 2025

Salt Lake City continues to increase residents’ access to fresh, healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food by funding 12 community food projects through the Sustainability Department’s 2025 SLC Food Microgrant program. Read more on our blog!

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About Us

Our Mission:

The Salt Lake City Sustainability Department aims to achieve a Zero Waste SLC while delivering refuse service responsibly and efficiently.

The Department also develops goals and strategies to protect our natural resourcesreduce pollutionslow climate change, and establish a path toward greater resiliency and vitality for all aspects of our community.

Read more about the Sustainability Department’s work and meet our team.

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