AEROSOL CANS
Empty aerosol cans are accepted at SUVSWD.  

AMMUNITION
Ammunition, such as bullets and shotgun shells, are accepted at SUVSWD.  Please contact us prior to arriving so we can set up special arrangements to properly and safely dispose of the ammunition.  Unwanted ammunition should be discharged safely or taken to a local gun shop. For disposal of  of ammunition, please contact SUVSWD at (801) 489-3027.

ANIMALS (dead)
There are several ways to dispose of dead animals.
Bury the animal on your property (double bag the animal to speed up the decaying process).
Take the animal to a rendering company such as Kuhni's, 2700 South Kuhni Road, Provo, Utah, 801-373-7600.
Contact your local game warden (for road-killed animals) at (801) 491-5678.
Double bag the animal and bring it to SUVSWD.
NOTE: Farmers needing to dispose of large quantities of dead animals should contact the Utah Farm Services Agency: (801) 377-5296.

ANTIFREEZE
Antifreeze is accepted at SUVSWD or drop it off at any Checker Auto or Jiffy Lube.  Also, contact Indian Oil at 1155 West 135 South, Linden, Utah (801) 785-8527.
 
APPLIANCES
Appliances are banned from landfill disposal in Utah. They are accepted SUVSWD.  There is a drop off area for disposal.  The fee is $10.00 appliances containing freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, ice makers) and $4.00 for all other appliances (washers, dryers, furnaces, stoves, water heaters, dishwashers, copier machines, and water fountains).
 
ASBESTOS
Asbestos is not accepted at SUVSWD.  It is accepted at North Pointe
Solid Waste District at 2000 West 200 South, Orem, Utah.  (801) 225-8170. Please call prior to dumping to notify personal of the amounts to be dumped.  It must be double bagged and sealed before accepted.   If the asbestos is friable (crumbly, easily becomes airborne), it must be handled by an asbestos abatement contractor (look in the Yellow Pages). 
 
 
ASHES
Cold wood ashes are accepted at SUVSWD.  We ask that you soak the ashes overnight before dumping them off at the transfer station facility.
 
 
AUTOMOBILES
There are a number of options to ensure that your unwanted vehicle gets reused or recycled.
 
Donate Car for Charity - 1 (800) 992-2383
Used Parts Dealers - see listings in the Yellow Pages
Western Metal Recycling - 685 South Freedom Blvd. Provo, Utah (801) 373-4224
State Street Auto Wrecking - 2403 S. State Provo, Utah (801) 377-2060
Rawlings Auto Wrecking - 255 S. 1600 W. Orem, Utah  (801) 225-2308
LBM Auto Wrecking - 8660 South State, Spanish Fork, Utah (801) 798-1212
Andersons Auto Wrecking - 2890 South State, Springville, Utah (801) 489-3729
 
BALLASTS
Ballasts are accepted at the Transfer Station for recycling.
 
 
BATTERIES
Batteries are accepted for recycling at SUVSWD.  The cost for battery disposal is $.50 per unit.  Cell phone batteries are accepted at no cost.
NOTE: Regular alkaline batteries and dead lithium batteries are not considered hazardous. They may be safely discarded as trash. The only batteries that must be brought in for recycling (because they are hazardous) are:
 
lead acid batteries (car batteries)
button cell batteries (watch batteries)
rechargeable batteries
usable lithium batteries (dead lithium batteries are not hazardous)
 
Other drop off areas for car batteries are:
Sears, 1200 Towne Center (801) 852-2528
MCR Recycling, 550 N. Geneva Road, Orem, Utah  (801) 225-0001
 
BIKES
Bikes are accepted for recycling at SUVSWD.  Please place the bikes in the scrap metal bin. 
NOTE: If your bike is in good condition, consider donating it to SUVSWD's Special Service Projects.  Call or drop off in designed areas at the Transfer Station or call (801) 489-3027 ext. 11.
 
BOOKS
Books (clean and dry) are accepted at SUVSWD.  Dispose of books in regular trash.
 
BUILDING MATERIALS
Used building materials include items such as dimensional lumber, plywood, doors, windows, sinks, toilets, cabinets, etc. If you have used building materials in good condition, they may be accepted for reuse at the private businesses listed below:
DCD, 500 N. Geneva Road, Orem, Utah  (801) 225-5058
Small quantities (less than 1 cubic yard) of used building materials are also are accepted as construction  waste at SUVSWD.  We also accept any hand sized concrete. 
 
CARDBOARD
Cardboard is accepted at SUVSWD and is to be placed in designated bins.  North Pointe Solid Waste District in Orem also accepts cardboard.
 
CARPETING & RUGS
Wall-to-wall carpeting is considered construction and demolition waste and should be taken to DCD, 500 North Geneva Road, Orem, Utah  (801) 225-5058. Area rugs are considered household trash. Carpeting and rugs are accepted at SUVSWD but only in small amounts. The fee is based on volume. 
 
CELL PHONES
As of January 2004, cell phones, pagers and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) are accepted at no charge for recycling at SUVSWD. Cell phones are also accepted for recycling at the local stores listed below. Contact the store directly for hours of operation.
Staples -- 971 S. University Ave. Provo, Utah (801) 370-0170
Staples -- 165 N. State Street, Orem, Utah  (801) 224-1152
NOTE: Staples also accepts pagers and rechargeable batteries.
Lucency Corp. -- 790 W. 1760 S. Suite 5, SLC, Ut (801) 974-6902
Northern Utah Charitable Fund -- 4421 Harrison Blvd. Suite A-9, Ogden, Ut
(801) 479-8012

 
CHRISTMAS TREES
You can drop off your Christmas Tree at either Compost Facility or at the Transfer Station.  You can also check your local utilities for possible pick up in your area.

 
CLOTHING & OTHER TEXTILES
Deseret Industries -- 740 W. Columbia Lane, Provo  (801) 373-7920
Community Thrift -- 515 N. University Ave., Provo (801) 377-7676
Savers -- 81 N. State Street, Orem  (801) 225-9445

 
COMPUTER DISKS, CDs & VIDEO TAPES
All are accepted at the Transfer Station for disposal as regular garbage.

 
COMPUTERS
We currently accept computers at the Transfer Station for a minimal fee. 
Monitors: $3.00
Towers: $3.00
Monitors and Towers (combination of both)  $5.00
We also do special hauls for e-cycling.  For more information on this, please call 801-489-3027 ext. 13.
 
 
EXPLOSIVES & FIREWORKS
Unwanted explosives and fireworks (including highway flares) are not accepted at  SUVSWD.

 
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Some fire extinguishers can be refilled. Contact your retailer or the manufacturer to learn more about this option.
Utah Fire Equipment -- 2279 S. Mountain Vista Lane, Provo (801) 373-3999
Taylor Fire Control -- 1901 W. 820 N., Provo (801) 375-6666
State Fire -- 240 W. 3680 S., SLC 1-800-523-4300
Unwanted fire extinguishers are accepted at the Transfer Station for disposal.
 
FLUORESCENT LAMPS
Fluorescent lamps are accepted at the Transfer Station.  Please no more than 5 lamps at a time.

 
FURNITURE, MATTRESSES, & HOUSEHOLD GOODS
The Transfer Station accepts furniture, mattresses and household goods.  You can also donate them:
Deseret Industries -- 740 W. Columbia Lane, Provo  (801) 373-7920
Community Thrift -- 515 N. University Ave., Provo (801) 377-7676
Savers -- 81 N. State Street, Orem  (801) 225-9445

 
GREETING CARDS & WRAPPING PAPER
Most greeting cards and wrapping paper are accepted SUVSWD.
 
 
MERCURY-CONTAINING DEVICES
Some common household items contain mercury, including thermometers, thermostats, fluorescent lamps, ballasts, etc. Mercury-containing items should not be discarded as trash. These items are accepted at the Transfer Station.
 
MOTOR OIL & FILTERS
Used motor oil and oil filters are accepted at the Transfer Station.  You may also drop off motor oil (no filters accepted) at any Jiffy Lube or Quick Lube.

 
PACKAGING PEANUTS & BUBBLE WRAP
Packaging peanuts and bubble wrap are accepted at the Transfer Station.

 
PAINT
SUVSWD does not accept any paints at this time.  Any paints may be opened and let dry, or apply on a board or a piece of wood (let dry), and then dispose of at the Transfer Station. note: SUVSWD will soon be opening a Household Hazardous Waste Division in the spring of 2005.
 
 
PESTICIDES
When coming to the transfer station we ask that you please keep Pesticides in a seperate box in 8oz. bottles or less. Please inform SUVSWDs tipping floor personel prior to dumping.

PHONE BOOKS
Phone Books can be recycled.  Please check your local Elementary Schools in your area.  Community Thrift Store also accepts phone books.  (801) 377-7676.

 
PIZZA BOXES
Pizza Boxes are accepted as regular disposal.

 
PLASTICS
Provo residents may put their plastics in the curb side bins for recycling.  Other District Members may put plastics in regular trash for disposal.
Plastic Bag Recycling --
Albertsons (recycling bin in front of the store) -- 560 W. Center, Provo (801) 374-1558
Community Thrift Store -- 515 N. University Ave, Provo, (801) 377-7676
Rocky Mountain Recycling -- 2950 W. 900 S. SLC, *note, this site only accepts #1 and #2 plastics.

 
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
In most cases, unwanted prescription medication should be placed in the trash. There are three exceptions:
If you are uncomfortable discarding the medication in the trash, you may bring it directly to the Transfer Station at no cost.

 
PRINTER & TONER CARTRIDGES
Some printer and toner cartridges can be refilled. To learn more about this option, contact
Lloyds -- 324 West Center, (801) 374-1725
Access Company -- 1185 S. 1680 W. Orem, (801) 812-2688
Laser Supply -- 1160 S. State Orem (801) 226-1590
 
PROPANE TANKS
SUVSWD recycles propane tanks.  The fee to dispose is $1.00 per tank.

 
RAILROAD TIES
Small quantities of railroad ties are accepted at the Transfer Station. Large loads of railroad ties should be taken DCD in Orem at 500 N. Geneva Road, (801) 225-5058.

 
SCRAP METAL
Scrap metal is accepted for recycling at the Transfer Station in one of our metal bins. Scrap metal includes most bicycles, desks, filing cabinets, book shelves, VCRs, grills, lawn furniture, and any item that is at least 80% metal. The type of metal is not important.
 

SMOKE DETECTORS
Smoke Detectors are accepted at the Transfer Station for normal disposal.
 
 
SPORTING GOODS
Used sporting goods in good condition are accepted at some local stores for resale.
Deseret Industries -- 740 W. Columbia Lane (801) 373-7920
Play It Again Sports -- 894 N. State, Orem (801) 226-0909
 
 
STYROFOAM
Styrofoam is accepted the Transfer Station for normal disposal.
 
 
SYRINGES & NEEDLES
We accept Syringes and Needles at the Transfer Station.  They MUST be in plastic containers, boxed, and labeled.  Please call before bringing them to the Transfer Station at (801) 489-3027. 
Disposal Company for pick-up and disposal: M-5 Properties (801) 369-9046.
 
THE PROBLEM: Syringes, lancets, and other sharp items used to treat diabetes, allergies, and other medical symptoms, are called "sharps". Discarding loose sharps into the trash can hurt people. Anyone who handles the trash may be stuck accidentally. Used sharps can transmit germs. Diseases, such as Hepatitis B, can result from someone being accidentally stuck.
THE SOLUTION: A safer way to dispose of sharps is to use plastic bottles. The #1 PETE soda bottle is recommended because it is more puncture resistant than most other types of plastic bottles commonly found in the home. The PETE bottles are identified with "1" inside a triangle of arrows. the symbol is usually located on the bottom of the container. Label an empty #1 PETE soda bottle with the warning: "DO NO RECYCLE!" Use either a pre-made warning sticker provided by CSWD or one that you make at home.
 
 
TELEVISIONS
Televisions are accepted at the Transfer Station for recycling.
 

TIRES
Tires are accepted for recycling at the Transfer Station.. The fees are based on mounted or unmounted on the rim.
Tire w/o rim $.50
Tire with rim $3.50
Other tire drop-off areas:
Sears -- 1200 South Towne Center, Provo  (801) 852-2528
Fakler Tire -- 461 W. 300 S., Provo  (801) 374-2800
Big O Tires -- 1595 N. Freedom Blvd., Provo  (801) 374-1177
Rockies -- 375 N. Main, Spanish Fork   (801) 798-2144
 
TOILETS AND SINKS
Toilets and sinks are accepted for recycling at the Transfer Station.
 
 
TOYS
Toys are not accepted for recycling the Transfer Station. They are accepted as trash and, if they are in good condition, they may be donated to:
Deseret Industries -- 740 West Columbia Lane, Provo   (801) 373-7920
Savers.  -- 81 N. State, Orem   (801) 225-9445
 
WOOD & YARD WASTE
Yard waste, such as leaves and grass clippings are not accepted at the Transfer station.  They are accepted at both Compost Facilities.
Provo Facility -- 1400 E. University Parkway, Provo
Spanish Fork -- 1550 N. 1100 E., Spanish Fork
 
Brush and stumps - These items are accepted the Transfer Station as long as the stumps are less than 3 foot in diameter.  Stumps may also be taken to either Compost Facility:
Provo Facility -- 1400 E. University Parkway, Provo (3 foot in diameter or smaller)
Spanish Fork -- 1550 N. 1100 E., Spanish Fork (3 foot in diameter or smaller)
Larger stumps are accepted at:
DCD -- 500 N. Geneva Road, Orem   (801) 225-5058
North Pointe Solid Waste District -- 2000 W. 200 S., Orem   (801) 225-8170
James Loveless -- Mapleton (please call before dropping off)  (801) 491-2218
 

A-E	F-Q	R-Z
• aerosol cans • ammunition • animals • antifreeze • appliances • asbestos • ashes • automobiles • ballasts • batteries • bikes • books • brush • bubble wrap • building materials • cardboard • carpeting • cell phone • Christmas trees • clothing • computer disks & CDs • computers • explosives	• fire extinguishers • fluorescent lamps • furniture • grass • greeting cards • household goods • leaves • mattresses • mercury-containing devices • motor oil & filters • packaging peanuts • paint • phone books • plastics • plastic bags •prescription medications • pesticides • printer cartridges • propane tanks	• railroad ties • rugs • scrap metal • sinks • smoke detectors • sporting goods • stumps • styrofoam • syringes & needles • televisions • thermometers & thermostats • tires • toilets • toner cartridges • toys • video tapes • wood (clean) • wrapping paper • yard waste

Wondering what to do with...?

All of us struggle from time to time with the question of what to do with certain unwanted items. In some cases, the item may be too large for curbside collection. In other cases, we think it may be hazardous. And then there is items that are just too good to put in the landfill. Isn't there some way to ensure that it gets reused, recycled, or disposed of properly? 

Whatever the reason, SUVSWD has created this section  as an index to help you figure out what to do with your unwanted items. The list below is alphabetized. Just click on the item to learn what to do.
 
If you can't find an item listed, please contact us. We'll be glad to help!