What Belongs in the Blue Bin?
Learn which materials are recyclable in Salt Lake City and which items do NOT belong in your blue bin.
Salt Lake City
Sustainability
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Highlights & Announcements
What Belongs in the Compost Can?
Click here to learn which materials can and cannot go into your curbside compost can.
Broken Container?
Contact us to get a free replacement or repair.
Need extra compost containers?
Request up to two extra brown cans for your fall leaves. Learn more here.
What You Can Do for the Climate
Climate action starts with you! Click here for simple actions you can take today to begin reducing your climate impact.
100% Renewable Electricity
Click here to learn about the Community Renewable Energy Act and how Salt Lake City is working towards a Climate Positive future.
A Better Neighborhood Cleanup Program
Click here for more information on the annual cleanup program, Call 2 Haul.
Recycling Changes: NO Plastic Bags
Salt Lake City is no longer accepting plastic bags or plastic film in the blue recycling containers.
SLCgreen Blog
Thank you Jen Colby for your Service on the Food Policy Task Force!
We’re excited to highlight the work of Food Policy Task Force member Jen Colby for this edition of SLCgreen Connections.
YouthCity is Saving the Planet One Reusable Bag at a Time
Concern for the environment and the impact plastic bags have on animals spurred an innovative project where old t-shirts are transformed into reusable shopping bags.
Salt Lake City Unveils 8 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Salt Lake City now has 52 Level 2 public charging ports across the City! The 8 new ports are located at three separate Salt Lake City locations: Mountain Dell Golf Course, the Regional Athletic Complex, and on-street parking on 500 South, just south of The Leonardo.
Utah Communities Celebrate Landmark Renewable Energy Legislation
We have some exciting news! Check out the press release for details on Salt Lake City’s legislative progress toward our Climate Positive Goals.
