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Summit County Household Hazardous Waste
Summit County has a FREE Hazardous Waste drop-off program for Summit County residents at the Summit County Landfill at Three Mile Canyon. You might have to show proof of residency to drop off items. All hazardous waste accepted at the landfill is not landfilled and will be properly disposed of based on EPA regulations.
6550 West Three Mile Canyon Road
Coalville, UT 84017
(435) 336-5297
Hours:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday through Saturday
Closed New Years, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
How to get there: Take the Wanship exit off of Interstate 80 onto Route 32. Proceed south 3.5 miles. The landfill entrance is opposite the Rockport Reservoir. Look for a street Sign that says “Three Mile Canyon Road”.
What items can I bring to the landfill?
Summit County has a FREE Hazardous Waste drop-off program for Summit County residents at the Summit County Landfill at Three Mile Canyon. You might have to show proof of residency to drop off items.
- Paints and Solvents
- Automotive waste (used motor oil, antifreeze, etc.)
- Pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc.)
- Mercury – containing waste (thermometers, switches, fluorescent lighting, etc.)
- Aerosols / Propane Cylinders
- Caustics / Cleaning agents
- Batteries
- Mattresses – fees apply
- Refrigerant – containing appliances – fees apply
- E-waste (Computers) – fees apply
Are there specific Summit County Hazardous Waste Collection Days?
Twice a year, Recycle Utah, Summit County, Park City Municipal and Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event that is FREE to residents of Summit County. These collections are held in the Cabriolet parking lot of Canyons Resort. We aim to host these events annually on the last Saturday of April and the last Saturday of September.
During these events, we can accept all types of Household Hazardous Waste from Summit County residents only. Business waste will be turned away, and YES! we can tell if you’re a business! Check our events calendar for dates.
What is Hazardous Waste?
Simply defined, a hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful effect on human health or the environment. Hazardous waste is generated from many sources, ranging from industrial manufacturing process wastes to batteries and may come in many forms, including liquids, solids gases, and sludges.
EPA developed a regulatory definition and process that identifies specific substances known to be hazardous and provides objective criteria for including other materials in the regulated hazardous waste universe.
Recycling hazardous waste has a variety of benefits including reducing the consumption of raw materials and the volume of waste materials that must be treated and disposed. However, improper disposal or storage can cause fires, and contamination of soil groundwater and drinking water.
What if I don’t live in Summit County?
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is handled specific to the county you live in. You can not dispose of HHW outside your county and will likely get turned away. You might have to show proof of residency to drop off items.
Many items are accepted free of charge but this varies by county.
If you live in a county other than one of these, please contact your local county health or solid waste department for guidance. Again, you need to dispose of Hazardous Waste within your home county.
Can I bring hazardous items to Recycle Utah?
Recycle Utah Household Hazardous Waste List
We can only accept small amounts of these specific materials from residents, not from businesses.
We are not a HazMat facility.
Yes, Please
(BRING TO RECYCLE UTAH)
- Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) and fluorescent light tubes, 6 foot or shorter. Fluorescent light bulbs with a green tip can be thrown away and are not recyclable. Bring silver tips to Recycle Utah.
- Thermometers, thermostats, smoke detectors, and mercury switches
- Batteries including alkaline, rechargeable (nickel cadmium, nickel, lithium ion or lead), computer, e-bike, and car batteries
- Cell phones, iPods, chargers, Christmas lights and cables
- Electronic Waste (fees apply)
No, Thanks
(YOU WILL HAVE BRING ELSEWHERE)
- NO Paints, solvents
- NO finishes, thinners, strippers, and stains
- NO Automotive products including antifreeze, used oil, brake and transmission fluid, gasoline, diesel and fuel additives,
- NO solvents, or degreasers
- NO Household cleaners with high bleach or abrasive content, polishes, drain openers, and oven cleaners
- NO herbicides, and insect repellents
- NO Pool and spa chemicals
- NO Film developing chemicals and acids
- NO Refrigerators, any size
- NO Mattresses
- Recycle Utah does not accept mattresses, box springs or foam pads. Many landfills accept mattresses and box springs for a fee to be recycled. We also recommend Spring Back Mattress Recycling – you can drop off your mattress at their facility or can arrange a pickup.
