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Millcreek residents lead district recycling efforts; city diversion rate topped 24% in 2024, officials say
Summary
Wasatch Front Waste and Recycle reported strong Millcreek participation in glass and green‑waste recycling and said the city exceeded the district diversion goal in 2024; staff described program changes to lower costs, improved contamination controls and a 2025 fee increase that took effect in April.
Wasatch Front Waste and Recycle representatives reported April 28 that Millcreek residents accounted for a disproportionate share of the district’s recycling and green‑waste tonnage in 2024 and that the city exceeded the district diversion target.
James Kelsey, sustainability coordinator, said Millcreek made up roughly 18.25% of the district’s customer base but generated 29% of green‑waste tonnage and 49% of glass recycling tonnage in 2024. Millcreek’s overall diversion rate finished 2024 at 24%, above the…
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