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Recycling Centers in Salt Lake City, UT

14 of the 83 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Salt Lake City are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. Misc Materials

    36 Fayette Ave S #1, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

    Monday - Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

  2. Thermo Fluids

    3545 W 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104-4454

    Buys scrap metal
  3. Metro Recyclers

    3150 W 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104-4535

  4. Natural Ventures Recycling

    2904 W 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

  5. Spring Back Utah Mattress Recycling

    1929 S 4130 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104-4862

  6. Rocky Mountain Recycling Services

    2950 W 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104-4532

  7. Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste

    6030 W California Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84104-6583

  8. ecoATM

    845 E 4500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

  9. Advanced Technology Recycling

    1130 S 3800 W Ste 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

  10. Metech Recycling

    2350 W Bridger Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84104-4221

  11. Earthie Crunchie

    1953 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84152

  12. Concrete Recycling Inc

    620 S Delong St, Salt Lake City, UT 84104-3911

  13. Big Red's Recycling

    3720 W 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104-4410

  14. Lucency Corp

    1875 W 1500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104-3801

Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.