Household Hazardous Waste:
Common household products containing hazardous materials may pose a threat to people and the environment, especially when handled and managed improperly. This guide is intended to help answer phone questions from the public and serve as a guide for safe handling and management of many hazardous products and waste.
When managing household hazardous products, there are two basic principles to keep in mind:
- Whenever possible, use up a product or donate it to someone who can. In many cases even products that have been stored for a few years can still be safely used according to label directions. In addition, some wastes can be regenerated or recycled, such as used motor oils, solvents, and car batteries.
- Buy the smallest amount of material needed to get the job done. Also, substitute a hazardous product with a non-hazardous alternative.
- If you can't do one of the two above, then learn how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste which will minimize the impact on the environment.
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities:
The following monthly household hazardous waste collections take place from 7-10 a.m.:
* Fourth Thursday of every month (except July 24), at the Garden Center at north entrance of Sugar House Park, 1602 E. 2100 South, Salt Lake City.
* Second Thursday of each month at Sandy Public Works; 8775 S. 700 West.
* Third Thursday of every month at Holladay City; 4626 S. 2300 East, Holladay.
These are the permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities:
* Trans Jordan Landfill, 10873 S. 7200 West; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
* Sandy ABOP* Collection Center, Sandy Public Works Facility, 8775 S. 700 West, Sandy, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
* Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Facility, 6030 W. California Avenue (1400 South), 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday;
* Murray ABOP* Collection Center, Murray Public Works Facility, 4646 S. 500 West, Murray, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
*Murray and Sandy ABOP Centers are for antifreeze, batteries, oil, and paint recycling only.
- A Guide to Household Hazardous Waste
- Solid Waste Landfill list
Contact:
For more information about Household Hazardous Waste, please contact Rusty Lundberg at (801)-538-6170 or email him at rlundberg@utah.gov.
