Hazardous Waste Disposal
Toxic chemicals should not be disposed of in your regular trash can or dumped down the drain. These chemicals can seep into our environment and poison our land, air, and water.
Examples
| Car batteries |
Cleaners |
Fertilizers |
| Antifreeze |
Paint |
Pesticides |
| Motor oil |
Fuels |
Herbicides |
Drop-Off Locations
Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Facility
6030 West California Avenue (1400 South)
Monday – Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Click here for other locations in Salt Lake County.
What happens to it?
Many items like latex paint, used oils and fuels are sorted and sent to recycling and reuse operations. Recycled products end up back on store shelves as paint primer, caulking, and anti-freeze. Products that can’t be recycled or reused are safely stored or destroyed. Many of the products that are brought in for disposal are still useful - sometimes still brand new. These items are available free to the public at the Reuse Centers. Visit the centers to pick up free paint, pesticides, fertilizers and much more.
What You Can Do
Find the next community collection event
Use safe alternatives to chemicals
Recycle
electronics
Recycle flourescent light bulbs
Dispose of medications properly
Organize a latex paint collection project
More...
Learn More
Salt Lake Valley Household Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste Chart (pdf)
Small Business Waste
Statewide Medication Disposal Campaign
Pharmaceuticals in Our Water
