Sustainability

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Highlights & Announcements

Applications Open for Landscape Equipment Exchange

Posted on: April 20th, 2026

Switching your gas-powered landscaping tools for electric ones can make a huge impact on local air quality! That’s why Salt Lake City is offering a limited number of incentives for residents to switch to electric lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and/or string trimmers.

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100% Renewable Electricity

Posted on: April 19th, 2026

Exciting news, Salt Lakers! We are one step closer to net-100% renewable energy in our community. The Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the Utah Renewable Communities’ Program. Click here to learn about the Community Renewable Energy Act and how Salt Lake City is working towards a Climate Positive future.

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Greater Salt Lake Area Clean Energy and Air Roadmap (SL-CLEAR)

Posted on: April 15th, 2026

Through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), local governments in Salt Lake County and Tooele County have developed the Greater Salt Lake Area Clean Energy and Air Roadmap (SL-CLEAR).

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Year in Review 2025

Posted on: February 13th, 2026

Meaningful, sustained climate action is taking place right here in SLC. You showed up for our Climate Plan survey, supported renewable energy options, recycled tons of material (9 million tons, actually) and exchanged a lot of gas-powered yard care equipment for electric instead. Check out our 2025 recap and what’s next in 2026.

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Curbside Collection Day

Posted on: January 6th, 2025

Salt Lake City offers weekly pickup of garbage, recycling, and compost cans.

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Garbage Rates Update

Posted on: June 28th, 2021

Fees are going up across all three sizes. Click here to learn more.

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What Belongs in the Blue Bin?

Posted on: July 1st, 2020

Learn which materials are recyclable in Salt Lake City and which items do NOT belong in your blue bin.

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What Belongs in the Compost Bin?

Posted on: July 1st, 2020

Information about materials that belong in your brown curbside compost can.

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About Us

Our Mission:

The Salt Lake City Sustainability Department aims to achieve a Zero Waste SLC while delivering refuse service responsibly and efficiently.

The Department also develops goals and strategies to protect our natural resourcesreduce pollutionslow climate change, and establish a path toward greater resiliency and vitality for all aspects of our community.

Read more about the Sustainability Department’s work and meet our team.

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