West Jordan Sustainability Committee

The West Jordan Sustainability Committee advises the Mayor and City Council on policies pertaining to sustainable environmental practices.

Members of the Sustainability Committee meet the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., often via Zoom, to discuss issues like:

  • Waste reduction/recycling
  • Water conservation
  • Air quality and open space

The Sustainability Committee operates the West Jordan Community Market, the first Tuesday of each month from 5-8 p.m., at Ron Wood Park, May through September.

Get Involved

Anyone with interest in serving on the Sustainability Committee is welcome to submit an interest form, which will be considered as openings on the committee occur.

West Jordan Sustainability Resources:

West Jordan Recycling
Information on recycling in West Jordan, including what can be recycled curbside and where to drop of glass recycling.

West Jordan Water Conservation
Information on water conservation in West Jordan, including information on waterwise rebates and Localscapes.

West Jordan Waterwise Landscaping Guidelines
The City of West Jordan’s official landscaping guidelines for business and members of the community.

Jordan Valley Conservation Garden Park
Located in West Jordan, the Conservation Garden Park showcases waterwise landscaping examples and provides interactive educational exhibits and classes.

Utah Air Quality Forecast
The Utah Air Quality Forecast shares pollution estimates for the coming 72 hours. It includes how air quality may impact people with health conditions and notifies the public of voluntary or mandatory actions (ex. Carpooling or woodburning).

Mass Transit
Learn more about riding mass transit in West Jordan via the Utah Transit Authority.

Bike with the Mayor
Mayor Dirk Burton is an avid cyclist who enjoys commuting using his, feet, a bicycle and mass transit. Come Bike with the Mayor!

Bike Utah
Bike Utah collaborates with all levels of government, organizations, agencies, businesses, and the general public to develop active transportation plans, educate children and adults, increase safety through legislation, and improve quality of life for residents.

Clear the Air Challenge
The Clear the Air Challenge is a month long competition encouraging the reduction of vehicle emissions by choosing alternative methods of transportation using TravelWise strategies.

Rocky Mountain Power Blue Sky Renewable Energy Program
Blue Sky allows customers to match their energy usage with the purchase of renewable energy credits. It’s a simple way for participants to support new renewable energy

A person with curly hair wearing a white sweater and jeans kneels in a forest while planting a small tree in the ground. The scene is surrounded by blurred greenery, with sunlight filtering through the trees.
A vast field of dry, golden grass under a clear blue sky. Distant mountains and transmission towers are visible on the horizon. The landscape suggests an open, rural area.
A display of colorful artisanal soaps on a table with a red and white checkered cloth at an outdoor market. Signs indicate various scents like blue spruce and Utah honey. Other market stalls and people are visible in the background.
aerial view of West Jordan neighborhood