Understanding the Lehi Trash and Recycling Schedule

Living in Lehi? Wondering when your trash and recycling will be picked up each week? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the Lehi trash and recycling schedule.

Overview of Trash and Recycling Services in Lehi

Trash and recycling services in Lehi are provided by Waste Management. Here are some key things to know about trash and recycling in Lehi:

• Trash is collected weekly on your assigned day. Recycling is collected every other week on your trash day.

• Standard trash service includes one 96-gallon cart. You can request additional carts for an extra monthly fee.

• Recycling is single-stream – all recyclables can go in your big blue recycling cart.

• Yard waste collection runs April – November on your trash day. Place branches and yard waste in cans marked “Yard Waste.”

• Bulky items like furniture can be collected for an extra fee by calling Waste Management to schedule a pickup.

• The city provides one free landfill voucher per year for Lehi residents to use at the North Pointe landfill.

Find Your Trash and Recycling Day

Trash and recycling pickup days depend on where you live in Lehi. To find your scheduled trash day:

• Check the map on the Lehi trash schedules page: Lehi Trash Map

• Enter your address on Waste Management’s website: WM Trash Day Finder

• Call Lehi City at 385-201-1000

Lehi is divided into two main service areas – Area 1 and Area 2. This determines which week you have trash and recycling picked up:

• Area 1: Trash pickup on Monday/Thursday, recycling on Thursday every other week

• Area 2: Trash pickup on Tuesday/Friday, recycling on Friday every other week

Some parts of Lehi have weekly trash pickup. Refer to the map to confirm your pickup days.

Trash and Recycling Pickup Schedule

Here is an overview of the 2023 trash and recycling schedule in Lehi:

Area 1

• Monday & Thursday – Trash
• Thursday every other week – Recycling

Area 2

• Tuesday & Friday – Trash
• Friday every other week – Recycling

Recycling weeks for 2023:

• Jan 5-6, Jan 19-20, Feb 2-3, Feb 16-17, Mar 2-3, Mar 16-17, Mar 30-31, Apr 13-14, Apr 27-28, May 11-12, May 25-26, June 8-9, June 22-23, July 6-7, July 20-21, Aug 3-4, Aug 17-18, Aug 31 & Sept 1, Sept 14-15, Sept 28-29, Oct 12-13, Oct 26-27, Nov 9-10, Nov 24 & Nov 25, Dec 7-8, Dec 21-22

Holidays

Trash pickup is delayed by one day after these holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Trash Cart Guidelines

Follow these guidelines for your trash cart:

• Carts must be placed at the curb by 7am on your pickup day.

• Position carts with the wheels and handle facing your home.

• Carts must be at least 3 feet away from other objects like cars and mailboxes.

• Do not overfill carts or place extra bags beside them. Overfilled carts will not be collected.

• Do not place hazardous waste or banned items in your cart like tires, chemicals, batteries, or electronics.

• Report damaged carts to Lehi City so they can be replaced.

Recycling Cart Guidelines

Follow these tips for proper recycling cart use:

• All recyclables can go in your big blue cart. No sorting required.

• Recycling is picked up every other week on your trash day. Check the calendar.

• Do not put trash or contaminated items in your recycling cart. Empty and rinse all containers.

• Flatten cardboard boxes to make more room in your cart.

• You can get a second recycling cart at no extra charge by contacting Lehi City.

Yard Waste Collection

From April to November, yard waste is collected weekly on your trash day. Here are the rules for yard waste:

• Place branches and yard debris in garbage cans marked “Yard Waste”

• Branches must be cut to 4 feet or less and bundled.

• Grass clippings, leaves, and weeds must be bagged in paper yard waste bags.

• Yard waste cans/bags cannot exceed 50 pounds.

Bulky Item and Extra Trash Pickup

For large bulky items like furniture or extra trash that won’t fit in your cart, you can schedule a special pickup through Waste Management for an extra fee.

• Call 385-468-6325 at least 1 day before your trash day to schedule bulky item pickup.

• Accepted Items: furniture, appliances, mattresses, bikes, grills, lawn furniture, toilets, sinks, carpet (cut into 4 foot rolls)

• Fees range from $10-$30 depending on the items.

• You can schedule up to 3 bulky items per pickup day.

Landfill Voucher Program

Lehi residents are provided one free landfill voucher per year to use at the North Pointe Landfill in Lindon. Here’s how it works:

• Vouchers are available at Lehi City Hall Information Center

• Each voucher gets you 3 landfill punches – each punch allows up to 499 lbs of waste

• You pay normal landfill fees if your load exceeds the voucher amount

• Voucher excludes tires, chemicals, batteries, freight containers, electronics

Recycling Tips and Guidelines

Get the most out of your recycling services by following these guidelines:

Accepted Recyclable Items:

• Plastic bottles and containers with the recycling symbol #1-#7

• Glass bottles and jars

• Aluminum cans and clean tin cans

• Clean aluminum foil and trays

• Aseptic cartons like milk and juice boxes

• Paper including newspaper, magazines, mail, office paper, cardboard

Prepare Your Recyclables:

• Empty and rinse all containers

• No need to remove labels

• Flatten cardbaord boxes

• Keep different materials loose – no plastic bags

Non-Recyclable Items:

• Plastic bags and wrap

• Food waste or liquids

• Yard waste

• Electronics

• Batteries

• Clothing and fabrics

• Hazardous waste containers

• Foam cups and takeout containers

• Shredded paper

Only put approved recyclable materials in your blue cart to reduce contamination. Check Lehi’s recycling guide if you’re unsure about an item.

Hazardous Waste and Electronic Disposal

Hazardous waste like chemicals, automotive fluids, paints, cleaning products, and batteries cannot go in your curbside trash or recycling. Lehi residents have a few options for safe disposal:

• Drop off at HazWaste Central facility in Salt Lake County 2-3 times per year when Lehi collection events are held. More info at HazWaste Central

• Utilize the Utah County Health Department’s Household Hazardous Waste Program. They have special facilities and collection events for safe disposal.

• For batteries, utilize free drop-off boxes at retailers like Lowe’s, Best Buy, and Home Depot.

Electronic waste like TVs, computers, and small appliances can be recycled through:

• Lehi’s annual E-Waste collection event in June. Check Lehi’s website for details.

• Select electronics retailers like Best Buy offer drop-off programs. Fees may apply.

• Utilize the recycling options through the Utah Recycling Alliance.

Safely disposing of hazardous waste protects the environment and our community. Contact Lehi City if you have any questions!

Missed Trash and Recycling Pickups

Occasionally trash or recycling might get missed on your pickup day. Here’s what to do:

• Ensure carts were out by 7am on the scheduled pickup day.

• If missed, leave carts out until they are collected.

• Report missed pickups within 24 hours to Lehi