Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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Yes, curbside recycling is available to all residential customers. Per contractual agreement with Wasatch Integrated Waste Management, all new customer accounts are required to "opt-in" to curbside recycling services effective August 15, 2024.
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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.Public Works
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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.
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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: Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District.
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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.
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You may contact the City of North Salt Lake Public Works at (801) 335-8726.
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Call the City of North Salt Lake Public Works at (801) 335-8726. A work order will be created, 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.
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Meters may be checked, inspected or adjusted at the discretion of the city, and they shall not be adjusted or tampered with by the customer. Meter boxes shall not be opened for the purpose of turning on or off the water except by an authorized representative of the city, unless special permission is given by the city through its representatives to the customer to do so. Please call North Salt Lake Public Works at (801) 335-8726 for further information.
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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.
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The City operates one street sweeper that runs throughout the City to regularly sweep streets, curbs, and gutters of debris. Should you notice excessive debris in you area, please contact Storm Water Enforcement at (801) 335-8682 to determine if your area may be re-prioritized in the regular street sweeping schedule. Please keep in mind that streets can only be swept in good, dry weather.
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Please contact Storm Water Enforcement at (801) 335-8682 and public works staff may coordinate cleaning. For emergency after hours, weekends or holidays, please dial our on-call personnel at (801) 560-3718.