The 2022 Green Yard Waste season runs from Feb 28 - Dec 1. Green cans are emptied the same day as garbage pickup. Compost Yard The Provo Compost Yard is open March - November on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM (weather dependent).
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What is the trash pickup service like in the Provo area?
Provo trash pickup service varies by neighborhood. Some residents within the city limits receive weekly garbage and recycling collection services by the City of Provo's Solid Waste Management Department.
What is the garbage pickup schedule for 2022?
See holiday schedule below for major holidays that affect the garbage pickup schedule for 2022. The 2022 Green Yard Waste season runs from Feb 28 - Dec 1. Green cans are emptied the same day as garbage pickup. The Provo Compost Yard is open March - November on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM (weather dependent).
When is green yard waste season in Provo Utah?
The 2022 Green Yard Waste season runs from Feb 28 - Dec 1. Green cans are emptied the same day as garbage pickup. The Provo Compost Yard is open March - November on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM (weather dependent).
How do I get rid of yard waste in Provo?
Keep garbage out of green yard waste cans and blue recycling cans. Be sure to look at Provo’s Interactive Map to find out your regular garbage/recycle pick-up day. If it can be recycled, large bulky items like cardboard boxes can be broken down to fit into a curbside household recycling (blue) can.
How do I sign up for garbage, recycling or yard waste recycling with Provo City?
Why does Provo City provide recycling service?
How can I make sure my cans are picked up?
What can't I put in green yard waste cans?
What do I do with wastes that you don't accept?
What if I have more garbage than what my can will hold?
What is the compost station?
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Dispose of Large Items
If it can be recycled, large bulky items like cardboard boxes can be broken down to fit into a curbside household recycling (blue) can. If you are not enrolled in the curbside recycling program, you can take the items to one of these drop-off recycling sites in Provo:
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Did you know you can order a dumpster delivered to your home for any size project you need? Whether it’s a garage cleanout of old furniture and appliances, landscape renovation with a lot of yard waste, or a major home remodel with construction debris, you can easily rent dumpsters small to large, delivered, and hauled away on your schedule.
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FAQs for Provo, UT
Provo trash pickup service varies by neighborhood. Some residents within the city limits receive weekly garbage and recycling collection services by the City of Provo's Solid Waste Management Department.
How do I sign up for garbage, recycling or yard waste recycling with Provo City?
Simply tell the Customer Service rep what services you want. If you opt out of recycling at that time, you can always sign up later by calling Customer Service at 311 or (801) 852-6000 and let them know what service you want to add. However many cans you need, whether it be green, blue or additional black containers, just let us know and we will be happy to assist you.
Why does Provo City provide recycling service?
Provo does its part to be environmentally responsible, and recycling is a great way to do that. Using the specialty colored cans for yard waste and recyclables puts less waste in our landfills. This will substantially increase the lifetime of our landfills and it creates new products at a fraction of the cost of using only raw materials. Living environmentally conscious has never been so easy.
How can I make sure my cans are picked up?
Make sure your cans are out on the side of the street by 6:00AM on your scheduled collection day. There should be 10 feet above and 3 feet around the cans to allow clearance for the grabber arm. Failure to do so could cause damage to your property. Please have them away from parked cars and make sure the lids are closed and never overfill your cans.
What can't I put in green yard waste cans?
You can’t put garbage or recyclable blue can waste in green yard waste cans. Rocks, concrete, sod, big stumps, plastic bags, or chemically treated wood products are also not accepted. A fine may occur if garbage is found in the green cans. If all your green waste can’t fit, you can bring it to the city’s compost station for a charge of $5 per load for Provo residents. Only Provo residents can drop off loads from their yards - no landscapers, tree services, commercial vehicles or contractors. Remember – the lid should be able to close. No tall loads that extend beyond the top or sides of the can.
What do I do with wastes that you don't accept?
South Utah Valley Solid Waste District has a fantastic list at suvswd.org that says where to take special waste that either the city doesn’t accept or may be illegal to put in landfills. Rates vary by location. The city also has special collection days throughout the year for specific wastes (Christmas trees in January, leaf bags in the fall, and a county-wide household & e-waste day in the spring). Please watch announcements for the special events.
What if I have more garbage than what my can will hold?
Additional cans may be requested by calling Customer Service at 311 or (801) 852-6000. It is less expensive to add two recycling cans (green & blue) than it is to have two black cans. Much of what you throw away can be recycled. If you have a need for additional black cans, though, Provo is more than happy to supply them to you. Remember…with the exception of Christmas trees and leaf bags, everything Provo City picks up must be inside the automated garbage cans.
What is the compost station?
The compost station, located at 1625 S Industrial Parkway, in south Provo is where all the green waste from the city is taken so it doesn’t fill up landfill space. This yard waste is then ground up and processed into compost. After the composting process is complete, it is then sold to the public ($3 per yard for Provo residents, $6 per yard for non-residents). It can be applied to soils to add valuable organic matter, while improving its texture and appearance.
