Trash and Recycling Pickup Schedule in Highland City, Utah

Knowing your garbage and recycling schedule is key to keeping your home and neighborhood clean in Highland City, UT. This guide provides an overview of trash and recycling pickup days, holiday schedules, and other key details for Highland City residents.

Trash Pickup Schedule

• Trash collection service in Highland City is provided by Waste Management.

• Trash is collected once per week on your designated pickup day.

• Pickup days are Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday depending on your location.

• Find your designated trash day by checking the garbage route map.

• Have trash carts curbside by 7 AM on your pickup day. Carts must be placed:

  • With wheels against the curb

  • Within 2 feet of the blacktop

  • At least 4 feet from other objects

• Standard trash cart sizes are 96 gallon or 64 gallon. Request a size change if needed.

• Bag all trash to fit securely inside with the lid closed.

• Overflowing carts may incur overage fees after warnings.

Recycling Pickup Schedule

• Recycling is collected every other week on your designated day.

• Recycling and trash share the same pickup day.

• Check the recycling calendar for your biweekly schedule.

• Accepted recyclables include:

  • Aluminum/steel cans

  • Plastic bottles and containers

  • Paper, cardboard, boxboard

  • Glass jars and bottles

• Rinse and dry recyclables before placing them loose in your cart. Do not bag.

• Extra recycling can go in cardboard boxes or paper bags beside the cart.

Holiday Pickup Changes

Trash and recycling pickup may be delayed by holidays:

• New Year’s Day – Delayed 1 day

• Memorial Day – Delayed 1 day

• Independence Day – No delay

• Labor Day – Delayed 1 day

• Thanksgiving – Delayed 1 day

• Christmas Day – Delayed 1 day

Check the holiday schedule for exact impacted dates.

Christmas Tree Collection

• Live Christmas trees are collected curbside for 2 weeks after Christmas.

• Place trees curbside on your normal collection day during this period.

• Remove all decorations, stands, plastic bags, etc. before setting out trees.

Green Waste Disposal

• Highland City does not currently offer green waste pickup.

• Green waste like yard trimmings must be personally disposed of at a landfill or composting facility.

• Contact Highland City for updates if curbside organics recycling is added in the future.

Bulky Items and E-Waste

• Large bulky items like furniture and mattresses can be disposed with your normal trash.

• Place curbside on your pickup day. Limit 5 large items per week.

• Appliances, TVs and other electronics must be taken to a disposal facility.

• Contact the North Pointe Solid Waste Special Service District for e-waste disposal options.

Missed Pickups

• Report any missed trash or recycling pickups directly to Waste Management at 888-496-8824.

• Make sure items were properly set out by 7 AM on your scheduled day.

• Missed pickups will be resolved as quickly as possible.

Cart Size Changes

• To request a smaller or larger trash/recycling cart, contact Highland City at 801-756-5751.

• Submit the online cart size change form.

• Allow several days for new cart delivery.

Damaged or Lost Carts

• For trash or recycling cart repairs or replacements, contact Waste Management at 888-496-8824.

• A $86 replacement fee may apply if carts are lost or damaged by the resident.

• There is no fee for replacement of carts damaged through normal wear and tear.

Contamination Fees

• Do not place trash in your recycling cart or hazardous materials in your garbage cart.

• Contamination of cart contents may result in fees or loss of service after warnings.

For More Information

For any other questions on Highland City’s trash and recycling program, contact:

• Waste Management: 888-496-8824

• Highland City: 801-756-5751

• Highland City website

Knowing your pickup schedule is key to properly managing waste and recycling. Check calendars for holidays that may delay service and report any missed pickups promptly. Proper sorting keeps Highland City sustainable!