Salt Lake City
Sustainability
Contact SLCgreen (801) 535-6470 | slcgreen@slcgov.com
Highlights & Announcements
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.
What Belongs in the Compost Can?
Click here to learn which materials can and cannot go into your curbside compost can.
2019 Waste & Recycling Survey
See the results from the waste rates and services survey, as well as the timeline of the budget process.
Glass Recycling
Do you have glass recycling? See how you can participate in Momentum Recycling’s voluntary curbside program and find out more about Salt Lake City glass drop-off locations.
Proposed Electric Vehicle Readiness Ordinance
Learn about the EV Readiness Ordinance, as well as submit feedback on proposed changes.
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.
SLCgreen Blog
Celebrate America Recycles Day November 15!
America Recycles Day is particularly worth celebrating this year because, even during a pandemic, recycling is one of the easiest and best ways to help the planet!
Tricks & Treats: Have a Safe and Sustainable Halloween
This year, we’re all having to take steps to protect our community from the coronavirus. But that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop – plus, changing up the Halloween traditions gives us a chance to make the holiday more sustainable!
Caring for SLC’s Trees
Salt Lake City’s Urban Forestry Division works hard to care for our existing trees and to help plant more. Not only do city trees help make our streets beautiful, they help make Salt Lake City more resilient.
Check Out This Year’s Truck Wraps
If you love garbage trucks as much as we do (and we definitely do!), then you’ve probably noticed the different designs we have on the sides of our trucks.
Stay in the Know!
Sign up for our weekly email and be part of the Salt Lake City Green Team. Stay up-to-date on all things related to sustainability in the capital city! The newsletter features upcoming community events, partner profiles, Salt Lake City projects & programs, public engagement opportunities, and important curbside waste & recycling service information.
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