Sandy, UT Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Sandy, Utah — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Sandy, UT is assigned by zone or street — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Match your area in the trash schedule table below.
Trash
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Sandy services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
| Recycling | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
| Yard waste | County lookup lists green waste as 'Annually' (seasonal program); Sandy also advertises green-waste dumpster signup via the city (see Murray-style neighborhood roll-offs on the city site). | Provider: Sandy City green waste. |
Which zone is my street in?
Collection day by zone. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - southeast (10600 S south, Dimple Dell, 1300-1700 E) | Monday | |
| Tuesday - southwest (10000-11400 S, Jordan Gateway east) | Tuesday | |
| Wednesday - central band (~9400-10000 S) | Wednesday | |
| Thursday - north/northeast (8600 S to Little Cottonwood Rd) | Thursday | |
| Friday - northwest (8000-9400 S west of ~1000 E) | Friday |
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.
- Winter weather — Collection may be delayed by winter weather; check the city website/social media for impacts - cans stay out on the regular day.
- Facility — Trans-Jordan Landfill serves the area (link section on the garbage page).
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Waste Management (city contract) | |
| Recycling | Waste Management (city contract) | |
| Yard waste | Sandy City green waste |
Common questions
The things Sandy residents ask most.
What day is garbage pickup in Sandy, UT?
Weekly by 5 zones: Monday SE, Tuesday SW, Wednesday central, Thursday north/NE, Friday NW - per the city's official collection map. Cans out by 7 AM.
How much is garbage service in Sandy City?
$18.26/month base including one 96-gallon garbage can and one 96-gallon recycle bin. Extra garbage can $8.00/mo; extra recycle bin $2.85/mo; three or more trash cans $15.95/can/mo; 3-month minimum.
What holidays delay trash pickup in Sandy?
July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day delay service one day.
Is there a weight limit for Sandy garbage cans?
Yes - 225 pounds. Overfilled cans (lid not closing) can be skipped and damage WM's automated collection equipment.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Sandy's garbage page (JS-rendered via Playwright) + official garbage-collection-map.jpg (5 day zones read visually) + county RoutesLookup corroboration.
- QA: population corrected to Census Vintage 2023 estimate (Sandy city: 91,943; prior estimate 96000).
Population 91,943 · Sources: Sandy City Garbage Collection page (JS-rendered; captured via Playwri…, Sandy official 'garbage collection map' (1920x1468 JPG linked from th…, Salt Lake County Sanitation RoutesLookup · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.
