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City presenter: waste and recycling charges based on container size and managed by Sustainability Department

Salt Lake City Public Utilities · May 28, 2026
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Summary

Salt Lake City staff said waste and recycling fees on the bill depend on the number and size of containers, that the charges are managed by the City's Sustainability Department, and that customers may reduce costs by requesting smaller cans via MySLC.

A city presenter explained that garbage and recycling charges are calculated from the number and size of waste containers a household has.

"These charges are based on the number and size of waste containers that you have," the presenter said, and added that those charges are managed by the City's Sustainability Department rather than public utilities. The presenter advised customers they may be able to lower this charge by requesting a smaller garbage can size through MySLC.

The presenter recommended residents review their container sizes if they are seeking to reduce monthly charges.

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