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Recycling

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1. What is Recycling?

West Valley City implemented a new city-wide recycling program in March 2008, using a roll-out container of mixed recyclable materials for curbside collecting. This service will help save landfill space and reduce disposal costs at our local landfill. Recycling contributes to saving our natural resources by reusing aluminum, paper, plastic and other recyclable materials.

2. What day is my recycling picked up?

A detailed map and a printable schedule are available at www.wvc-ut.gov/recycling.

3. How much does recycling cost?

This will increase the cost of sanitation services by only $3.30 (an increase from $10 to $13.30 monthly). Additional containers will continue to be provided for $6.45 (must be kept for a minimum of six months). This fee includes recycling, regular garbage pickup, bulky waste services and the neighborhood dumpster program. This charge will be reflected on your Rocky Mountain Power Bill.

4. Where do I pay for my sanitation services?

This charge will be reflected on your Rocky Mountain Power Bill. In March 2008, residents will see their sanitation service fee raised from $10.00 to $13.30 to reflect the implementation of recycling. Also, instead of being listed as “garbage service” on the bill, it will read “garbage and recycling service.”

5. What can I recycle?

A list is provided online at www.wvc-ut.gov/recycling.

6. Why should I recycle?

By using the new city-wide service, you can help save landfill space and reduce disposal costs at our local landfill. Plus, it can help get rid of more garbage every week by saving space in your regular garbage container. Also, recycling can help save money and space by allowing you to finally get rid of that second garbage container.

Recycling is easy! You don’t even have to hassle with garbage bags; just throw your recyclables right in the container. Participating in recycling contributes to saving our natural resources by reusing aluminum, paper, plastic and other recyclable materials.

7. My recycling wasn’t picked up, what do I do?

Call Ace Disposal at (801) 363-9995.

8. On which holidays does Ace not pick up recycling or garbage?

New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

9. Can I order an additional recycling container?

Call West Valley City Sanitation Services at (801) 955-3720.

10. Where should I put my container for pickup?

Containers should be placed within 2 feet of the street and the front of the container facing the street. Containers should be at least 4 feet apart and 8 feet from mailboxes, poles, fences, trees or parked vehicles for easy access.

11. I don’t want a recycling container; will the City come pick it up?

Yes. However, you will still be billed for recycling service as it is already included in the standard sanitation fee which will be $13.30 as of March 2008. Call the West Valley City Sanitation Services at (801) 955-3720 to request your container be picked up.

12. When should I have my container on the street?

Your green garbage container must be out on the curb by 7:00 am on your scheduled day. If you are missed because you did not have your container out on time, Ace Disposal will not return and they keep track of homes not having containers out on time. You may put your container out the night before your scheduled garbage day. Containers must be off of the street the day following your scheduled garbage day.

13. How many times a week will my container be emptied?

Recycling containers are dumped only every other week. Do not refill container and put across the street for second pick up. If you continually have more recycling than your container will hold, you can rent an additional container.

14. What happens if my container is damaged?

If the container is damaged by abuse or misuse, you will be charged a fee of $75.00 to replace the can. Abuse and misuse includes overfilling the can, burning the can with hot coals or other hot material, paint or other hazardous materials in or on the can, etc. Be careful with what you put in your container. If the container is damaged by the contractor, there will be no charge to replace the can. Call the West Valley City Sanitation Services at (801) 955-3720 to request a replacement container.

15. I recently moved into West Valley City. How do I sign up for waste removal service?

Call the West Valley City Sanitation Division at 955-3720.

16. I just moved into an existing home in West Valley City. There is no garbage can, how do I get a new can?

Contact the West Valley City Sanitation Department at (801) 955-3720.

17. My container is broken, burnt or missing, how do I get a new container?

Contact the West Valley City Sanitation Division at (801) 955-3720 to request a new container.