{"id":11049,"date":"2025-02-18T11:35:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T18:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/?p=11049"},"modified":"2025-02-18T11:35:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T18:35:40","slug":"think-twice-before-putting-these-items-in-your-garbage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/newsroom\/2025\/02\/think-twice-before-putting-these-items-in-your-garbage\/","title":{"rendered":"Think Twice Before Putting These Items in Your Garbage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Having our trash collected once a week is wonderfully convenient. It keeps our homes and streets clean. However, some things don\u2019t belong in the land-fill \u2013 things that are toxic to the air and land we live on. Safe disposal options may not be as convenient, but these methods are better for our health and the future of generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These things should NOT go in your garbage can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be responsible and dispose of expired and unused medications. Find the nearest drop off center here: Drug Disposal Locations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Used sharps should always be placed in strong, plastic containers.<\/strong> When these containers are nearly full, they should be sealed and properly disposed of, either in a trash can or at a collection center. You can purchase sharps disposal containers online or at pharmacies, or in your own strong, plastic container\u2014like an empty laundry detergent or bleach bottle\u2014until the container is three-quarters full. Then screw the lid on tightly, and use strong tape to further secure it.<\/strong> Sharps should never be recycled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you have secured the container, you can dispose of it in your regular trash can, or take it to a collection facility. Find the nearest one to you here: Search Results – Safe Needle Disposal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alkaline batteries (such as common AA, AAA, C, and D batteries) are generally not hazardous and can be disposed of in your trash can if you follow these precautions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disposal of common household amounts is free for people who live in Salt Lake County. Here are some common materials we accept:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any questions, please contact Salt Lake County Hazardous Waste:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phone Number – (385) 468-4380 – The office is often on the phone with customers. If the line is busy, please call back periodically until you reach someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours – Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drop-Off Address – 8805 South 700 West, Sandy, Utah 84070<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Sharps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Common Household Batteries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Drop off to Salt Lake County Hazardous Waste<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Prepare for drop-off at SLCo Hazardous Waste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Hazardous Waste FAQ<\/h1>\n\n\n\n