Trans-Jordan Landfill FAQ2025-11-22T18:50:27+00:00

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


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LANDFILL – South Jordan, Utah
TRANSFER STATION – Sandy, Utah


General Information

Why does my load for disposal need to be tarped? What if I only have dirt, concrete, or items that won’t fly away?2022-05-20T22:23:20+00:00

In order to maintain our Conditional Use Permit from South Jordan City we are required to enforce ALL loads coming to the landfill are tarped and secured. The State of Utah also has a similar requirement. These requirements / laws are put into place to ensure that flying debris do not cause safety issues on our roadways as well as keep the cities clean from unwanted garbage that can leave uncovered loads.

What Type Of Material / Waste is Not Accepted?2020-10-16T14:30:12+00:00

Trans-Jordan DOES NOT accept the following items:

  • Asbestos
  • Dead Animals
  • Liquid Loads
  • Septic Loads
  • Unopened drums
    (All drums must have the top completely removed and contents removed for possible acceptance)
  • Any item, or part of an item, that has been registered. Examples: Vehicles, Trailers, Camp Trailers, Motorcycles, ATVs, Boats, etc.
    These items must be taken to a Licensed Dismantler for disposal.  You can find a list of dismantlers at mvp.tax.utah.gov/_/#1 under the “Dealer
    business directory search” link and then choose to look for Dismantlers.
Do You accept Mattresses and Box Springs?2022-05-21T00:17:43+00:00

Yes, we accept mattresses and box springs.  The first 3 units (mattress or box spring) is included in your base fee, additional units will cost $15.00 a piece.

Do you accept tires?2020-10-16T15:03:07+00:00

We accept residential tires at an additional fee. There is a limit of 4 tires per customer per day.

Do You accept Dirt, Concrete, or other Construction Material?2022-05-21T00:17:23+00:00

We do accept these materials, however, they are costly to dispose of at Trans-Jordan as they are charged by weight at our normal gate rate. Look for alternative disposal locations (Construction and Demolition Landfills) on the internet.

Do you accept Lawn Mowers or Snow Blowers?2022-01-08T22:00:30+00:00

Yes, we accept these items if all fluids (gas and oil) are removed before coming to our facility

Do you accept Paint, Oils, Chemicals?2024-08-27T19:47:37+00:00

We accept Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from residential customers

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is anything in or around your home that is poisonous, flammable, corrosive, or toxic.

Examples include: 

  • Fuels
  • Paint
  • Pesticides
  • Yard care chemicals
  • Many cleaning supplies
  • Batteries
  • Automotive fluids and products
  • Aerosols
  • Fluorescent light bulbs (LED and incandescent light bulbs are regular trash)

Items not accepted:
Radioactive Materials Explosives (such as ammunition or fireworks)
Contact your local police department to dispose of such items

It is dangerous to dispose of these items in your garbage can or down sewers, and it is illegal to abandon them or pour them in gutters, storm drains, or waterways . Storing or disposing of these items improperly poisons our land, air, and water and may result in both civil and criminal penalties.

Trans-Jordan Landfill does not accept HHW from Businesses.  Businesses can call SLCoHD at 385-468-4380 for disposal information.
Do you accept Electronic Waste?2024-08-28T14:40:46+00:00

Yes, Electronic Waste (E-Waste) is accepted from residential customers free of charge.

The following items fall into this category:

  • Computers Laptops
  • CRT Monitors
  • Flat Panel TVs/Monitors
  • Circuit Boards
I am having issues with my garbage pick up, who do I contact?2020-10-16T15:06:43+00:00

Trans-Jordan does not manage any garbage or recycling pickup.  Residential garbage pick up is managed by your city.

Did you know?

Trans-Jordan services over 500,000 residents located in southern part of Salt Lake County. We have been accepting waste since 1958 and will continue to handle the solid waste disposal needs for the member cities and residents long after the current landfill site is full. In the next few years Trans-Jordan will be transitioning from operating the existing landfill to running waste transfer stations which will haul the trash to a co-owned landfill in Utah County.

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