Draper, UT Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Draper, Utah — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Draper, UT is assigned by zone or street — Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Match your area in the trash schedule table below.
Trash Recycle
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Draper services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
| Recycling | Wednesday · Thursday · Friday | Depends on your zone — check the Recycling zone list |
Which zone is my street in?
Collection day by zone. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Draper Wednesday zone 2 | Wednesday | ACE Disposal weekly trash pickup district. |
| Draper Thursday zone 1 | Thursday | ACE Disposal weekly trash pickup district. |
| Draper Friday zone 3 | Friday | ACE Disposal weekly trash pickup district. |
When is recycling collected?
Recycling day by zone — recycling runs on its own schedule, which can differ from trash. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Draper Wednesday recycle zone 1 | Wednesday | ACE Disposal weekly recycling pickup district. |
| Draper Thursday recycle zone 3 | Thursday | ACE Disposal weekly recycling pickup district. |
| Draper Friday recycle zone 2 | Friday | ACE Disposal weekly recycling pickup district. |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Runs one day later |
| Independence Day | Sun, Jul 4, 2027 | Runs one day later |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25, 2027 | Runs one day later |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Runs one day later |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Container rules — Garbage container is for household and yard trash only (limbs cut in 2 ft lengths); construction materials and hazardous waste not allowed; do not overfill or place extra bags/items beside bins - drivers cannot collect spilled garbage or side items.
- Set-out time — Containers must not be set out earlier than the day before collection and must be out before 7:00 AM on collection day (City Code 7-11-100).
- Green waste — Trans-Jordan Greenwaste Program is permanently closed; green waste is accepted as trash (Trans-Jordan Landfill gate rate $39.00/ton).
- Missed pickup — All residents (public and private streets) report missed pickups directly to ACE Disposal: (801) 363-9995, customerservice@acedisposal.com.
- HHW — Household hazardous waste must not go in garbage or drains; use Salt Lake Valley or Trans-Jordan Landfill HHW sites / Salt Lake County collection.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | ACE Disposal (citywide contract) | |
| Recycling | ACE Disposal (citywide contract) |
Common questions
The things Draper residents ask most.
What day is garbage pickup in Draper, UT?
Once weekly by city zone: Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, collected by ACE Disposal. Draper City publishes official zone polygons (see the zone map / GeoJSON). Recycling runs weekly the same three-day pattern.
Does Draper delay garbage pickup after holidays?
Only four holidays: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If your pickup falls on or after the holiday, it slides one day for that week only. All other holidays do not change your day.
Who picks up garbage in Draper?
ACE Disposal holds the citywide contract; contact (801) 363-9995 / customerservice@acedisposal.com for missed pickups and container requests.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Draper City official ArcGIS FeatureServer (garbage + recycle day polygons) and the city Garbage Service page (holiday rule + container rules). First Salt Lake metro record.
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Draper city: 49,602; prior estimate 51000).
Population 49,602 · Sources: Draper City ACE_Garbage_Pick_Up_Days (official FeatureServer, owner k…, Draper City Ace_Recycle_Pick_Up_Days (official FeatureServer), Draper City Garbage Service page · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.