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1. Do you have curbside recycling?

Yes, we offer recycling cans at 4.10 per month, per container. Recycling is collected every two weeks.

2. Will recycling extend the life of our landfill?

Yes. If every city in the District implemented a curbside collection program the life of the landfill would be extended by approximately 2 years. When the landfill is full we will need to transfer our waste to a regional landfill some distance away at an increased cost of $15 to $20 per ton. Remember, the curbside program costs $150 to $200 per ton. Extending the life of the landfill does provide a benefit, but taken alone does not justify the added cost of curbside collection of recyclables.

3. How does recycling compare to waste-to-energy?

According to recent EPA life cycle analyses (see above reports) recycling of waste materials has a lower impact on the environment than incineration with energy recovery, which provides substantial benefit over landfill (as described in the EPA solid waste management hierarchy). However, recycling and waste-to-energy are not mutually exclusive and each is best applied to a different subset of the wastes we generate. After all recyclable materials are removed from the waste stream there is still plenty of waste which can be processed in our waste-to-energy facility. I suggest that recycling, particularly a curbside collection program, should be considered on its own merits, as another method of disposing of our waste. These are some links with more information about waste-to-energy. 

https://www.wasatchintegrated.org/links/ 

http://www.wte.org/ 

http://www.seas.columbia.edu/earth/wtert/index.html 

http://energyrecoverycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ERC-Waste-Not-Want-Not.pdf 

4. What is my city currently doing about responsible solid waste management?

As a member of Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District, your city is one of the most progressive cities in Utah when it comes to environmentally responsible management of your solid waste. The District operates a modern waste-to-energy facility which uses your waste to supply heat to Hill Air Force Base offsetting the combustion of natural gas. Other programs and projects operated by the District include a landfill gas to energy project, green waste recycling, household hazardous waste recycling and disposal, steel recycling, and availability of recycling bins for residential use. This system currently keeps about 50% of the waste generated in the District from ending up in the landfill. The average recycling rate in Utah is about 5%.

More information about the system operated by Wasatch Integrated can be found at: http://www.wasatchintegrated.org/

http://www.wasatchintegrated.org/PDF/Press%20Release-What%20Happens%20to%20My%20Garbage.pdf

http://www.wasatchintegrated.org/PDF/Press%20Release-Davis_recycle_06.pdf

5. Who owns the streets in the City of North Salt Lake?

I-15, Highway 89 and Redwood Road are owned and maintained by UDOT (Utah Department of Transportation). If you have any questions regarding these streets contact Region 1 at (801) 620-1600. All other streets are owned and maintained by the City of North Salt Lake. Call The City of North Salt Lake Public Works at (801) 335-8726 if you have questions regarding city streets.

6. Who do I call for street light repair?

You may contact the City of North Salt Lake Public Works at (801) 335-8726.

7. What do I do if I have broken sidewalk or curb & gutter in front of my house?

Call the City of North Salt Lake Public Works at (801) 335-8726. Your name will be put on a list, and a member of the streets crew will come to your house for an inspection. Depending on the severity of the situation, the concrete may be replaced, lifted, grinded, or nothing may be done. All work will be done by City crews or a City contractor.

8. I need to turn the water off at the water meter. Can I do that myself?

North Salt Lake City ordinance states the City employees are the only people who can be inside the water meter box for any reason (Ord No. 8-1-7 F). Please call North Salt Lake Public Works at (801) 335-8726 and someone will be sent over to turn the water off for you.

9. I see water being wasted. Who can I contact?

Please call the City of North Salt Lake Public Works at (801) 335-8726. City ordinance states that outdoor watering is not allowed between the hours of 10:00 am through 6:00 pm and outdoor watering is also not allowed between October 15 through April 15 (Ord No. 8-1-6 E). (The following dates are subject to change depending on drought restrictions, etc.) Violators will be given a warning and if the problem persists, could be subject to penalties.

10. How do I get the street sweeper to clean my street?

The City owns one street sweeper, and it is scheduled to sweep each street twice every year. In special circumstances streets can be placed on a priority list and swept prior to the scheduled date. Please contact Storm Water Enforcement at (801) 335-8682. Please keep in mind that streets can only be swept in good, dry weather.

11. The storm drain in front of my house is plugged with debris. What do I do?

Please contact Storm Water Enforcement at 801 335-8682 and we will send out a crew to get the drain cleaned out. For after hours, weekends of holidays, please dial our on- call personnel at (801) 560-3718.