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How do I separate recyclables?: Park City recycling is single stream. Do not place materials in bags. Shredded paper is not accepted.

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Recycling

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1. Why did Park City decide to start a recycling program?: 1. To promote recycling—it’s the right thing to do to save our planet’s valuable resources.
2. To make recycling as easy as possible—curbside with minimal sorting.
3. To save you money on your trash rates!

2. Do I have to recycle?: No, that is your choice, although we hope you will.

3. Do I have to pay anyway?: Yes. You will be billed $4.01 per month on your utility bill or billed separately if you don’t have City water or sewer services.

4. Why do I have to pay for something I may not use?: Park City has contracted with Waste Connections to run a route of all City streets to pick up recyclables; that’s what we are all paying for.

5. How does this save me money on my trash bill?: Through the contract with Waste Connections, Park City residents can pay a reduced trash rate of $11.33 per month, billed on the utility bill with the recycling fee.

6. How do I get the low rate?: For service with Waste Connections, call City Hall. If you want to keep your current provider, call them to see if they will match the $11.33 rate.

7. When will the recyclables be collected?: On Tuesday every two weeks. See the Recycling Calendar for details.

8. What if Monday or Tuesday is a holiday?: Our current recycling company works all holidays except Christmas and New Year's Day. If one of those holidays falls on Monday or Tuesday the pickup day moves to Wednesday.

9. What if my recyclables are not picked up?: Call 1-888-727-2978 and Waste Connections will pick up the next day.

10. Where do I put recycled items?: At curbside by 7:00 a.m.

11. What kind of container can I use?: A separate recycling cart will be provided.

12. How do I separate recyclables?: Park City recycling is single stream. Do not place materials in bags. Shredded paper is not accepted.

13. What other items can I recycle through this program?: Car, boat, truck batteries – place curbside with other recyclables.
Used motor oil – use plastic containers with lids (liquid soap bottles are great). Label “Motor Oil”.

14. What can't be recycled?: Styrofoam
Electronics
ceramics or dishes
food waste
plastic grocery bags
motor oil containers
household hazardous waste
light bulbs, window glass or mirrors
yard waste or trash