Garbage
The city contracts with ACE Disposal to provide garbage and recycling services.
Containers are collected on all holidays except:
- Independence Day
- Christmas Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- New Year’s Day
Should a holiday fall on a scheduled collection day, all collections will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week, to include a Saturday collection. The normal collection will resume the following week.
If you would like to replace, repair, or add an additional garbage can, please complete this form.
For collection issues contact:
The West Jordan Public Works Department
801-569-5700
public.works@westjordan.utah.gov
For services offered at the landfill contact:
Trans-Jordan Landfill
10473 Bacchus Hwy
South Jordan, UT 84009
801-569-8994
www.transjordan.org
West Jordan Dumpster Days
The City of West Jordan offers three free dumpster drop-off programs throughout the year. Green waste and general waste dumpsters will be available in the Public Works Maintenance yard (7960 South 4000 West) between 7 AM and 3 PM. Residents can dump green waste that will be turned into mulch, as long as they keep it separate from other trash.
- May 17, 2025 | 7 AM – 3 PM, Public Works Facility
- August 2, 2025 | 7 AM – 3 PM, Public Works Facility
- October 25, 2025 | 7 AM – 3 PM, Public Works Facility
Staff will be onsite to assist with traffic direction and dumping instructions. Participants must bring proof of residency or city employment. (driver’s license, utility bill, or city ID badge)
Most non-hazardous waste or debris is permitted. Acceptable items include:
- Building materials
- Household items
- Limited appliances (Freon must be removed prior to disposal)
- Furniture
- Yard waste (tree limbs, shrubbery, grass clippings)
Here’s a helpful guide with more information on what is accepted.
Dumpster Rental
Reserving a dumpster for regular or green waste disposal is available to residents with an active West Jordan garbage utility account within the city limits. Dumpster reservations are not available for commercial use.
Reservations for the calendar year can be made starting on the first working day of that year. Each resident is allowed one reservation at a time, with the option to place a second reservation once the first reservation date has passed.
Dumpsters (8′ wide x 25′ long x 5′ tall) can be reserved year-round. From November 1st to March 31st, dumpsters must be placed entirely on private property without obstructing sidewalks or roadways for potential snow removal.
Green Waste
The city’s green waste program runs the FIRST full week in April through the LAST full week in November.
Beginning in spring of 2024, you may observe a shift in how your green waste is collected. Going forward, both trash and green waste will be collected by the same truck. This adjustment not only streamlines operations but also reduces the number of vehicles traversing the streets, curtailing carbon emissions.
Additionally, the inclusion of grass clippings and leaves alongside regular trash provides additional benefits. These organic materials readily decompose, facilitating the breakdown of other waste components, especially those that are biodegradable, at the garbage dump.
Request an additional green waste can by completing this form.
Recycling
ACE Disposal provides weekly curbside recycling service for city residents. Place recyclables in the blue recycling can and place it curbside on your collection day. The recycling market continues to change.
Need to replace, repair, or add an additional recycling can? Fill out this form.
Acceptable items:
- Paper (not contaminated by liquid)
- Brochures/Magazines
- Mixed Office Paper
- Telephone Books
- Catalogs
- Newspaper
- Cardboard (not contaminated by liquid)
- Shipping boxes
- Cereal and food boxes
- Gift, shoe, and tissue boxes
- Plastic bottles and jugs
- Juice & sports drinks
- Laundry Jugs
- Milk & soda pop jugs
- Water jugs and bottles
- Metals
- Aluminum cans
- Steel cans
- Tin cans
- Clean aluminum foil
Glass Recycling
West Jordan residents can drop off glass for recycling at two drop-off recycling bins located:
- West Jordan Public Works building (7960 South 4000) South Parking lot (southwest corner)
- Ron Wood Park, 5900 West New Bingham Highway
- Veterans Memorial Park, east of the Field of Dreams baseball field along Veterans Memorial Parkway before Viridian Road. View map
The glass recycling program is for residents only. No businesses. All colors, no separation required. But please use the bins ONLY for glass. No garbage, porcelain, ceramic, plate glass windows, light bulbs, or cardboard. If the program is abused, it will be discontinued. For additional locations or information: www.company.momentumrecycling.com or call 801-355-0334.
City E-Waste & Shredding Events
Every year, the city holds four FREE E-waste and shredding events.
2024 Dates:
- February 8, 2025 | 10 AM – 12 PM
- May 3, 2025 | 10 AM – 12 PM
- August 16, 2025 | 10 AM – 12 PM
- November 8, 2025 | 10 AM – 12 PM
Residents can bring up to two ‘Bankers Boxes’ of paper for shredding and residential electronic waste. Documents will be shredded on site in the parking lot of West Jordan Public Works Department (7960 S 4000 W, West Jordan UT 84081)
Items need to be drop-off ready. Paper needs to be loose, remove large binder clips, rubber bands, and binders. Bring proof of resident or city employment to participate. (driver’s license, utility bill, or city ID badge)
Some acceptable items include:
- Cell phones
- Computers and keyboards
- Hard drives (these can be shredded if they have been removed from the computer)
- Stereos
- Fax machines
- iPods
- MP3 players
- DVD players
- Laptops
Televisions, CRT monitors, cracked LCDs, batteries, lightbulbs, and printers are not accepted. Contact The Transjordan or Salt Lake Valley Landfill for information on disposing of these items.
