SMALL LOAD FLAT FEE ADJUSTMENTS
On November 2, 2022, the Administrative Control Board made changes to the definition of the Small Load Flat Fee. Effective January 1, 2023, the $10 Small Load Flat Fee applies to all loads weighing 10,000 pounds or less. This gross weight includes waste, vehicle, and any trailer on the inbound scale. Read More >
WIWMD Integrated Waste Management Plan 2023-2032
Check out the WIWMD Integrated Waste Management Plan for 2023-2032
Wasatch’s New Mattress and Box Spring Recycling Program
Wasatch’s new mattress and box spring recycling program became effective on March 3, 2022. The cost of recycling mattresses and box springs increased to $15 per piece on July 1, 2022. All mattresses and box springs collected under this fee will be sent to a third party for recycling.
Waste-to-Energy Plays Key Role in Reduction of Greenhouse Gases and Complements Recycling Efforts, Study Finds
New report from The City College of New York provides comprehensive scientific review of industry’s technology as large-scale waste management solution NEW YORK – Waste-to-energy facilities offer significant environmental protection, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and play an important complementary role in recycling efforts, according to a new City College of New York report that reviewed. Read More ›
Global Methane Assessment 2021
Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions Today humanity is facing three systemic and escalating planetary crises: the climate crisis, the biodiversity and nature crisis, and the pollution and waste crisis. These crises are not independent but linked and often stem from the same sources and unsustainable models of consumption and production. These links provide. Read More ›
Talking Trash in Davis County with Nathan Rich
In this episode Jake and BJ sit down with Nathan Rich, Executive Director of Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District. Hear how our garbage is managed from start to finish and the science behind getting rid of all of our crap. Learn about the machines processing 40 tons of of our garbage per hour and how. Read More ›
How do they stack up?
The majority of the more than 200 billion beverage containers used in the United States each year end up in the landfill, despite current recycling efforts. As policymakers look for ways to transform the U.S. recycling system, it is important to look at which beverage containers perform best in the current recycling system, as well. Read More ›
How To Safely Recycle Lithium Ion Batteries
Lithium ion batteries are many times more powerful than an alkaline single-use battery — and much, much more dangerous if improperly disposed of. Lithium ion batteries are found in portable power tools such as drills, saws, and leaf blowers; and in electronics such as mobile phones, laptops, and tablets. Rechargeable batteries can explode or cause a fire if they are crushed or short circuited. Watch the Video.
Monday with the Mayor
Recycling Today: Utah MSW MRF opens
Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District (WIWMD), Layton, Utah, has upgraded its municipal solid waste (MSW) material recovery facility (MRF) in Layton with help from San Diego-based CP Group. The facility serves Davis and Morgan Counties. The opening of the new facility marks three years of planning, engineering and construction by Wasatch, according to a news. Read More ›