Murray, UT Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Murray, Utah — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Murray, UT runs on a set schedule — your exact day depends on your address. Rules and holiday shifts below.
Pickup days are assigned by address — the city's lookup gives your day, and the schedule repeats each week unless a holiday shifts it.
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Murray services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your address | Weekly; collection day depends on location. Most addresses are Ace-served city zones; some areas are WFWRD-served with district day assignments. City publishes a service-area map/collection-day schedule. |
| Recycling | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Yard waste | Green waste trailers + neighborhood roll-off dumpster signup (city program); details via Murray Public Works. | Provider: Murray City green waste programs. |
| Bulk | Neighborhood roll-off dumpsters available by signup (city program). | Provider: Murray City neighborhood roll-offs. |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Runs one day later |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Runs one day later |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Runs one day later |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Two authorities in one city — Murray is split: Ace Disposal (city contract) for most addresses, WFWRD for some areas - the two have DIFFERENT holiday rules (Ace skips New Year's/July 4/Thanksgiving/Christmas; WFWRD skips only New Year's/Thanksgiving/Christmas) and different contacts (801-363-9995 vs 385-468-6325).
- Recycling prep — Do not bag recyclables; keep items free of food/liquid; nothing loose on top - all must fit inside the container.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Ace Disposal (city contract; most of the city) + WFWRD pockets | |
| Recycling | Ace Disposal (city contract) | |
| Yard waste | Murray City green waste programs | |
| Bulk | Murray City neighborhood roll-offs |
Common questions
The things Murray residents ask most.
What day is garbage pickup in Murray, UT?
Weekly, but the day depends on your area: most of Murray is served by Ace Disposal under the city contract, while some areas are served by WFWRD - the city publishes a service-area map and collection-day schedule for both.
How often is recycling collected in Murray?
Every other week on the same weekday as your trash, on the alternating-week ACE calendar.
How much is garbage service in Murray City?
$21.00/month for one black refuse container + one green recycling container; additional containers $9.75/month each.
What holidays delay trash pickup in Murray?
Ace areas: New Year's, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas shift one day. WFWRD areas: only New Year's, Thanksgiving and Christmas shift.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Murray's garbage page + ACE 2026 recycling calendar PDF + county RoutesLookup; WFWRD overlap documented from the district FeatureServer.
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Murray city: 49,553; prior estimate 49000).
Population 49,553 · Sources: Murray City Garbage & Recycling page, ACE 2026 Murray Recycling Calendar, Salt Lake County Sanitation RoutesLookup, WFWRD mvWFWR FeatureServer - MURRAY CITY trash zone polygon · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.