Waste Removal
Home composting
We encourage home composting as a way of diverting green waste (leaves, branches, and yard trimmings) from the landfill. Grass clippings actually assist with decomposition in the landfill and increase methane, which is turned into power for homes. Keeping bulky organic material out of the landfill helps save valuable landfill space and helps us reduce the amount of time our trucks are on the roads, which helps everyone's air quality and the environment.
Salt Lake Valley Landfill and TransJordan Landfill have composting and mulch operations. Residents can purchase high-quality compost from either location. If you have the space, you can make your own compost and dramatically improve your home garden.
Home composting flyer (143kb pdf) and tips from USU Extension Services
Grasscycling (30kb pdf)
Leaf composting (30kb pdf)
Composted manure for fertilizer available for FREE at the Salt Lake County Equestrian Park located at 11400 South 2200 West in South Jordan, Utah. Manure is free if you load it yourself. It is $5 per load if we load your truck using our equipment ($15 per load for anything over a 1-ton truck). We do deliver the composted manure within a certain area for a delivery charge. Please call for prices and to schedule delivery, 801-254-0106
