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 yard waste containers?
Request up to two extra compost cans for your yard needs. 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
Summer is Here! Review the 7 Leave No Trace Principles
From grilling in the park and attending concerts and festivals, to hiking, running, and biking on local trails, there are many ways to get outside. While you’re out there, remember to take care of our natural spaces– both in and outside of our city!
An Inside Look at Glass Recycling at the “Party at the Plant” on June 27
SLCgreen interns had the opportunity to tour Momentum Recycling and learn more about the glass recycling process. If you are as fascinated by glass recycling as we are, then you’re in luck. On Thursday, June 27, Momentum and SLC Green Drinks are hosting the Frist Annual Party at the Plant!
It’s Farmers Market Season!
Salt Lake City’s Farmers Market are a great way to support local growers; eat fresh, locally grown food; and to learn about sustainability projects in Salt Lake City.
Celebrate Pollinators at “Bee Fest” this Saturday
Join Catalyst Magazine, Wasatch Community Gardens, and Slow Food Utah to help celebrate pollinators at the 9th Annual Bee Fest.
