Payson, UT Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Payson, Utah — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Payson, 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 Payson services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your address | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Recycling | Recycling offered to all residents (opt-out form available); pickup same days as trash... | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Recycling is opt-out — Payson recycling is included by default with an opt-out form - the inverse of most cities where recycling must be added. One townhome community (The Maples at Brookside) recycles on Mondays regardless of trash day.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Payson City solid waste (city-provided cans) | |
| Recycling | Payson City recycling program (opt-out) |
Common questions
The things Payson residents ask most.
What day is garbage pickup in Payson, UT?
Weekly by area - the city's Garbage Collection Day Map shows your day; cans out the night before or by 6:00 AM.
Does Payson have curbside recycling?
Yes - recycling is included by default with an opt-out form; pickup runs on your trash days except The Maples at Brookside townhomes (Mondays).
How do I get an extra garbage can in Payson?
Contact the Utility Billing Office at 801-465-5200.
What items are not allowed in Payson garbage cans?
Hazardous materials, batteries, refrigerators and sealed containers of liquids.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Payson's garbage pages: day-map PDF (2020 graphic), 2026 recycling calendar link, opt-out recycling policy, Maples-at-Brookside Monday exception, full set-out rules.
Population 24,000 · Sources: Payson City Garbage Collection and Recycling Service page (retrieved …, Payson City Solid Waste / Garbage and Recycling (Public Works) page, Payson Solid Waste Pickup Schedule map (2020 vintage, graphic), 2026 Payson City Recycling Calendar · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.