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West Valley City, UT trash pickup schedule

West Valley City trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 137,491 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

Contents10 sections

Quick answer

Who collectsA private hauler under city contract: ACE Recycling and Disposal City Sanitation Division (Public Works / Utility Billing & Sanitation, 801-963-3334) runs the program, sets up service and bills property owners; ACE Recycling and Disposal collects garbage, recycling and monthly bulky waste under contract. Participation is mandatory for single-family homes and duplexes. Optional curbside glass is a separate subscription with Momentum Recycling.1
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling every other week, yard waste monthly (with bulky waste)269
Set outat the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day; may be put out the night before; off the street within 24 hours of collection3
Your pickup dayGarbage weekly Monday-Friday by area; recycling every other week (Week A blue / Week B yellow); bulky waste once a month on the 1st-4th weekday of the month matching the garbage day. Zone map: gisportal.wvc-ut.gov3 · Look up your day here
Holidays The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule.

Bulk items: Set collection days (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).

West Valley City holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleNo garbage or recycling collection on Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. If the holiday falls Monday-Friday, pickup is delayed one day for the holiday and the rest of that week; if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday, pickup stays on the regular day. 'When in doubt, put your cans out.'13
Official noticewvc-ut.gov

No dated list of holidays is published for West Valley City; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Garbage & Recycling, Garbage & Recycling FAQs Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in West Valley City

How it worksSet collection days2
How to requestno appointment: monthly bulky day per address (map field e.g. '2nd Tuesday'); items at the curb no more than one day before and by 7:00 a.m. on the bulky day, 5 ft from containers or other obstacles2
Limitseverything bagged, boxed (30 gal or smaller, dry) or bundled (max 5 ft long); each piece under 75 lb; no quantities beyond what a normal home has2
Feesincluded in the monthly sanitation fee10
Accepted
  • appliances (Freon units only with removal tag), furniture incl. couches and mattresses, carpet in pieces under 5 ft and 75 lb2
  • bicycles, toys, outdoor furniture, lawn mowers/tillers (fuel removed)2
Not accepted
  • household garbage and excess garbage outside the can2
  • hazardous materials (paint, oil, solvents, pesticides, batteries, gasoline)2
  • construction/demolition waste; bricks, concrete, dirt, rocks, railroad ties2
  • items containing glass (unless glass removed)2
  • tires2
  • business waste2
  • Freon appliances without a removal tag2
  • grass clippings (go in the garbage can)2

Sources: Bulky Waste Service, Sanitation and Utility Fees Last checked Report a change

Recycling in West Valley City

Pickupevery other week6
Typesingle-stream6
Glassdrop-off only for city service (glass is not on the city's list of curbside recycling-can items): free 24-hour glass dumpsters at 3 city sites; optional paid curbside glass subscription from Momentum Recycling (801-355-0334)8
Plasticsplastic bottles and jugs7
Opt outrecycling is optional; call 801-963-3334 to opt out (garbage-only base service $15.00/month)3
CalendarRecycling weeks are Week A (BLUE) / Week B (YELLOW) per the city map layer11

Accepted

  • clean paper and cardboard (uncoated)7
  • plastic bottles and jugs (milk, water, detergent, soda bottles)7
  • metal cans (aluminum, steel, tin)7

Not accepted

  • plastic shopping bags7
  • coated paper (photos, glossy magazine covers)7
  • coated cardboard (wax-coated milk/broth cartons, plastic-bonded cardboard)7

Programs

  • Glass drop-off dumpsters open 24 hours: Family Fitness Center (5415 W 3100 S), Public Works Building (2805 S 3600 W), Maverik Center north overflow lot (3025 S Decker Lake Dr); all colors of bottles and jars8
  • Optional curbside glass subscription (Momentum Recycling, city partner): 35-gallon glass can collected once a month; at curb by 7:00 a.m.; sign up with Momentum (801-355-0334)816
  • Annual electronics drop-off event (free)4

Sources: Garbage & Recycling FAQs, Hazardous Materials, Recycling Service, General Recycling Info, Glass Recycling Info, Garbage Pickup Service map layer (GarbagePickupCityWebsite…, Glass Recycling In West Valley City Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupno separate yard-waste cart; bagged/boxed/bundled yard trimmings and limbs go out with the monthly bulky waste pickup; grass clippings go in the garbage can2
SeasonNot published by the city (official page)
How oftenmonthly (with bulky waste)2
Ruleslimbs 3 in. or smaller bundled under 75 lb; larger limbs max 75 lb and 5 ft long; all yard waste bagged, boxed or bundled2
Food scrapsNot published by the city (official page)
Christmas treesput out with your monthly bulky waste items; trees over 5 ft cut into sections 5 ft or shorter (standing rule, no 2026-27 dates published)2
Leaf collectionNot published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events
  • Neighborhood Dumpster Program: neighborhoods reserve dumpsters once a year (call 801-963-3334); booking opens the first business day of February for placement from the second week of March to the first week of November; dumpsters removed two days after delivery; residential use only, no HHW, tires, rock, dirt, concrete, asphalt5
  • Annual Shredding & Recycling Event: residents drop off tires, electronics and documents (up to two banker boxes shredded on site); next event May 2027 (details to come)15

Sources: Bulky Waste Service, Neighborhood Dumpster Program, Annual Shredding & Recycling Event Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Salt Lake Valley Landfill (incl. Household Hazardous Waste and compost sales)

TypeLandfill
Run byThe county
Address6030 W. California Ave. (1300 S.), Salt Lake City, UT 84104 · Map12
HoursMonday-Saturday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed Sundays, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day12
Fees$17 flat per car/SUV/pickup/hand-unloaded trailer; trucks $36/ton mixed trash (min $17); mattresses $18 each; Freon units $20 each; tires $4 each (max 12); loads must be covered or an extra fee equal to the disposal price applies1213
Who can use itcash/card customers without an account bringing per-ton loads must leave a valid government-issued ID with a Salt Lake County address or vehicle registration at the scales until re-weigh; landfill HHW location does not accept business waste12

Salt Lake County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (Sandy)

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe county
Address8805 South 700 West, Sandy, UT 84070 (listed as the center's mailing address) · Map14
HoursMonday-Saturday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; closed on Salt Lake County-observed holidays14
FeesNot published by the city (official page)

West Valley City glass drop-off dumpsters (Family Fitness Center 5415 W 3100 S; Public Works 2805 S 3600 W; Maverik Center north overflow lot 3025 S Decker Lake Dr)

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address5415 West 3100 South; 2805 South 3600 West; 3025 South Decker Lake Drive · Map8
Hours24 hours8
Feesfree8

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Glass Recycling Info, Salt Lake Valley Landfill, Landfill Pricing, Household Hazardous Waste Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formgisportal.wvc-ut.gov (online service request) or call ACE Recycling and Disposal 801-363-99951
PhoneWest Valley City Sanitation 801-963-3334 (service changes, billing, new service; Mon-Thu 7 AM-6 PM); ACE Recycling and Disposal 801-363-9995 (missed pickups)1
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websitewvc-ut.gov
OfficeWest Valley City Utility Billing & Sanitation, 2805 South 3600 West, West Valley City, UT 84119; Monday through Thursday 7 AM - 6 PM1

Sources: Garbage & Recycling Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

All Utah cities: Utah trash pickup schedules.

West Valley City trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in West Valley City?

Trash is collected weekly. Garbage weekly Monday-Friday by area; recycling every other week (Week A blue / Week B yellow); bulky waste once a month on the 1st-4th weekday of the month matching the garbage day.

How do I get rid of bulky items in West Valley City?

Set collection days. no appointment: monthly bulky day per address (map field e.g. '2nd Tuesday'); items at the curb no more than one day before and by 7:00 a.m. on the bulky day, 5 ft from containers or other obstacles Fees: included in the monthly sanitation fee.

Does West Valley City recycle glass?

Glass: drop-off only for city service (glass is not on the city's list of curbside recycling-can items): free 24-hour glass dumpsters at 3 city sites; optional paid curbside glass subscription from Momentum Recycling (801-355-0334).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in West Valley City?

Use the city’s online form (gisportal.wvc-ut.gov) or call West Valley City Sanitation 801-963-3334 (service changes, billing, new service; Mon-Thu 7 AM-6 PM); ACE Recycling and Disposal 801-363-9995 (missed pickups).

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    Garbage & RecyclingCity · wvc-ut.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Bulky Waste ServiceCity · wvc-ut.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Garbage & Recycling FAQsCity · wvc-ut.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Hazardous MaterialsCity · wvc-ut.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Neighborhood Dumpster ProgramCity · wvc-ut.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Recycling ServiceCity · wvc-ut.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    General Recycling InfoCity · wvc-ut.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Glass Recycling InfoCity · wvc-ut.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Sanitation Rules & RegulationsCity · wvc-ut.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Sanitation and Utility FeesCity · wvc-ut.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Garbage Pickup Service map layer (GarbagePickupCityWebsite MapServer)City · gisserver.wvc-ut.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Salt Lake Valley LandfillCounty · slco.org · checked October 30, 2026
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    Landfill PricingCounty · slco.org · checked October 30, 2026
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    Household Hazardous WasteCounty · slco.org · checked October 30, 2026
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    Annual Shredding & Recycling EventCity · wvc-ut.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Glass Recycling In West Valley CityContracted hauler · utah.momentumrecycling.com · checked October 30, 2026

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