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Items like paint, pesticides, solvents, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and certain pressurized containers require special handling and are not accepted through standard waste programs. We flag these during quoting and advise on next steps.
Special Disposal Requirements in Utah
Some items commonly found during apartment trash-outs and property cleanups are not accepted through standard waste programs and require special handling. In Salt Lake County, these items should be disposed of through the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at the Salt Lake Valley Landfill or the TransJordan Landfill.
Common categories requiring special disposal include household chemicals (paint, paint thinner, pesticides, herbicides, solvents, fuels, motor oil, antifreeze), batteries (lithium, rechargeable, and vehicle batteries — standard alkaline batteries can go in regular trash), aerosol cans that aren’t fully empty, fluorescent bulbs and tubes (which contain mercury), and certain pressurized items.
When we quote a job, we flag anything that requires special disposal and advise on the best next step. We do not remove hazardous materials ourselves — we’ll identify items that need special handling and direct you to the appropriate provider. This prevents surprises on your invoice and ensures items are disposed of properly rather than ending up in a landfill where they don’t belong.
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