JUNK-A-SAURUS

How to Dispose of Junk in Utah

Cleaning out a garage, a basement, or a whole house in the Salt Lake or Utah valley? Before you rent a truck, here's exactly where to take your junk — public landfills, free hazardous-waste drop-off, electronics, appliances, mattresses, and donation centers — with addresses, phone numbers, and hours. And if you'd rather skip the dump run entirely, Junk-A-Saurus hauls, sorts, donates, and recycles it for you.

Public Landfills & Transfer Stations

Utah landfills are open to residents but charge by weight or load size, and you haul, sort, and unload everything yourself. Bring ID or proof of residency, and expect to pay a per-load or per-ton fee.

Household Hazardous Waste (Free for SL County Residents)

It's illegal to put hazardous items in your trash or down a drain. Salt Lake County residents can drop them off free:

They accept:

• Paint, stains & solvents
• Fuels, oils & automotive fluids
• Pesticides & yard chemicals
• Batteries & aerosols
• Cooking oil
• Fluorescent bulbs & mercury devices
• TVs, monitors, computers & cell phones (e-waste)

Electronics & E-Waste

Old TVs, monitors, computers, and phones shouldn't go in the landfill — they contain heavy metals. The Sandy HHW center above accepts them free, and many electronics retailers run take-back programs. We can also haul and recycle a pile of old electronics in one trip.

Appliances (Fridges, Freezers & AC Units)

Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners contain refrigerant that must be professionally removed before disposal. Options: a scrap-metal recycler that handles refrigerant, the appliance area at a county landfill, or a junk-removal crew that manages it for you. See our appliance removal service.

Mattresses

County landfills accept mattresses, but recycling keeps them out of the ground and is often preferred. If you've got a mattress plus other furniture, our furniture & mattress removal takes it all at once.

Donate — Don't Dump

If it still has life in it, donating is free and keeps usable goods out of the landfill. Utah has great options:

• Deseret Industries (DI) — furniture, clothing, housewares; locations across the Salt Lake & Utah valleys
• Savers — clothing, small household goods
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore — furniture, appliances, building materials & fixtures

When we do a cleanout, we set aside anything in good shape and donate it on your behalf — you get the space back, and the good stuff goes to a good home.

Or Skip the Dump Run Entirely

Renting a truck, loading it yourself, driving to the landfill, paying by the ton, then doing it again for the hazardous stuff — it adds up in time, fuel, and fees. Junk-A-Saurus shows up same-day, does 100% of the lifting, and routes every item to the right place: donate, recycle, or dispose. One flat, upfront price.

Utah Junk Disposal FAQ

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