Garbage, Green Waste & Recycling

2010 Delayed Garbage Pickup

Green Waste

Curbside green waste pickup is available to residents. The City offers curbside green waste collection beginning March 1 through November 30 each year. The cost is $5.50per month. Pickup is weekly on the same day as the regular garbage collection day. Billing for green waste collection is after the fact. Residents who subscribe will be billed the months of April through December.

If you have questions, or to sign up, call us at (801) 229-7275.  To have a can repaired or replaced, call (801) 852-0060

If you are not participating in the curbside program or if you have more green waste than your can will hold, you may take it to our green waste disposal site, the Timpanogos Special Services District (TSSD), located at 5050 W 6400 N, American Fork. There is no cost to residents to dump green waste at this location.

The City of Orem will provide residents with a regular landfill pass for regular garbage loads in the spring and fall. This pass will be included in your utility bill. This is a pass for a single load, no exceptions will be made.

You can reach the County Landfill at (801) 225-8170

IMPORTANCE OF RECYCLING
The first thing they teach students in an Economics class is that resources are scarce. Recycling is an excellent way to conserve and re-use those scarce resources. Recycling is important to the environment and saves the City money in landfill fees. It conserves natural resources and preserves a legacy of resources for future generations. In many areas, recycling is mandatory; Orem City has chosen to keep it voluntary. However, as Mayor Washburn has challenged, “we need to lead out in Orem, set the precedent, and make recycling and conserving resources a part of life.” Orem City has an automated recycling program that residents can participate in.

PARTICIPATION IS SIMPLE
“We need to lead out in Orem, set the precedent, and make recycling and conserving resources a part of life.”
– Mayor Washburn

Orem residents pay a small fee of $3.50per month for curbside recycling service. The recycling bin looks like the regular trash bin, except that it is blue. Participation is extremely simple; residents can put all their recyclables (all paper products, #1 and #2 plastics and all metals-tin, aluminum etc.) inside the bin without separating them and wheel the bin out to the curb every other week. A schedule of pick up days will be delivered with the bin. To set up service, call our Utility Billing department at (801) 229-7275.

COST SAVINGS
If a resident is now using 2 trash bins, they are paying $10.35/month for the first trash bin and $9.50/month for the second bin. A recycling bin costs only $3.50/month. Those who use a recyling bin often find the recycling bin is full while their trash bin is only half full. You can save $6.00/month while, the City will benefit from reduced landfill costs. The automated curbside recycling program is an every-other-week service. Waste Management will provide participants with a calendar highlighting their service days.

SIGNING UP
Residents can sign-up for recycling and/or green waste service by calling Orem City Utility Billing at (801) 229-7275.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Currently, Orem City residents may take their green waste to either the North Pointe landfill (200 S 2000 W, Lindon) or the Timpanogos Special Services District (TSSD) green waste facility (5050 W 6400 N, American Fork).  Both facilities will accept green waste loads free of charge.  Although it should be noted the City is charged a fee for green waste taken to North Pointe.

After July 1, 2010, all Orem City residents will need to take their green waste to the TSSD facility only.  This change creates a cost savings to the City of Orem that helps us keep the rates for solid waste removal low for our citizens.  Our current rate is below the rate that was in place in 2007.

Below is a map showing where the TSSD is in relation to the North Pointe landfill where you have taken your green waste previously.  Generally speaking, it is 2.2 miles North of the North Pointe facility, following 2000 W (Vineyard Rd) as it winds directly to the TSSD facility.  If you have questions, please call the City at, 801-229-7275.

Visit The North Pointe Transfer Station's Website

Driving Directions Link

Start address: 2000 W 200 S Lindon, UT 84042
End address: N 5050 W

Start at: 2000 W 200 S Lindon, UT 84042

1. Head west on W 200 S/2000 N toward S 2000 W/Vineyard Rd - 10 ft
2. Take the 1st right onto S 2000 W/Vineyard Rd - 0.6 mi
3. Take the 2nd left onto N 4270 W St - 0.2 mi
4. Continue onto W 400 N St/W 6200 N - 0.7 mi
5. Turn right at 2600 W/N 4850 W St - 0.2 mi
6. Take the 1st left onto Pleasant Grove Blvd - 59 ft
7. Continue onto E 1500 S/600 N/W 6400 N St - 0.3 mi
8. Turn left at N 5050 W - 0.2 mi

Arrive at: N 5050 W

RECYCLING IN OREM

Car Batteries
Most auto parts stores will accept old batteries at no charge.

Oil & Anti-freeze
The City of Orem, as well as most auto parts stores, will take your old motor oil and antifreeze. The key is to keep the various fluids separate. The City’s collection site is at 1450 W 550 N Hours: M - F, 8am - 4pm. For more info, call (801) 229-7500.

Household Chemicals
It’s always a good idea to purchase only the quantity that you need and then to use it up. For more information on disposal or recycling, try www.earth911.org

Green Waste
Residents of Orem can take green waste directly to the Timpanogos Special Services District (TSSD) at (5050 W 6400 N, American Fork). Show proof that you live in Orem and there will be no charge for dropping off your green waste.

Transfer Station
Many products and materials can be taken to the North Pointe Transfer Station in household quantities. For more information, call (801) 225-8538.

Below is a list of acceptable and unacceptable items for recycling. If you have any questions about the list or about items not mentioned, contact Waste Management’s Customer Service Department at 785-3000. To order more than 1 recycle bin please call ?(801) 229‑7275.

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Please rinse out all containers before recycling

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS

Return form with next utility bill or mail directly to Orem City Recycling, 56 N. State St, Rm 114, Orem, UT, 84057

Recycling Information

Below is a collection of interesting facts and information about the benefits of recycling. Click to download the individual documents.

• History of American Recycling
• Recycleable Items List
• Recycling Facts

For More Information please contact Waste Management at 888-4WM-UTAH