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Recycling
Find out why we recycle, what you should & shouldn't recycle, and how you can get started with ACE Disposal & Recycling.
Special Recycling
There are many items that you can't recycle by putting them into your blue bin. They have special recycling instructions and drop-off places.
Ratings & Reviews
5/5
Gerelzaya Baatar
2023-04-16
Courtney Dent
2023-03-15
We truly have the most amazing truck driver! He’s continuously saying hi, honking, waving, and even giving stickers and coloring book! He makes our two year olds day every garbage day Our child runs to the door to tell him good morning and to have a good day. Your drive truly makes our child feel important! We’re proud to be apart of your kids club and great full for our Eagle Mountain driver!
Kiernan Kerr
2023-03-09
Just wanted to give a shoutout to Ace Disposal. My five-year-old loves to wave to the garbage man every week and we get a wave and smile back every time. Today when we went outside and waved to the trash guy, he got out of his truck and gave my son a coloring book. It totally made his day! Thank you for being not only reliable, but kind, too!
Duane Gren
2023-03-03
I work for Ace Disposal. I have been here 16 years. It is a very good company that really cares about the employees.
Maquel Kimzey
2023-02-09
My kids love the “trash truck man”! He is very professional and even takes the time to wave and say hi to my kids. He gave them some fun stickers and coloring books and it just made their day! I love that Ace Recycling & Disposal provides fun things like this.
Jerry B (4010) is the best!
Rylee Jo Matson
2023-02-02
Our truck driver always waves and says hi to my little boy who loves garbage trucks. It’s part of our Thursday morning routine to watch the garbage truck. This morning he even hopped out and gave my son a coloring book, crayons and some stickers. So so friendly & amazing! I wish I got his name but the card has JB4010 on it if that identifies him. Thank you for taking care of our trash and putting a smile on our face!
JP B
2023-01-31
Gord is the driver who picks up our trash is the Overland commuity of Eagle Mountain. He goes out of his way to help if you have addition trash that won't fit in your bin. Very helpful. He's awesome and so is the company. Jeff
Mariah Gerlach
2023-01-21
Jerry is great! We are so happy to see him each Wednesday. @Jerry4010
Robert Ellingson
2023-01-18
Jerry, the driver was awesome. We had MANY boxes from moving that we had broken down. Jerry helped me load them into the recycle truck and we got them all in there.
Steel & Aluminum Cans
Steel and aluminum are some of the most unique recycling products on the market. They can be used, recycled and reused an infinite number of times. That is why this product goes "in the bin"! Please make sure your cans are empty to avoid contamination issues.
Cardboard
Cardboard recycling is a great program for businesses who generate cardboard waste on a regular basis. If you are not sure your business would benefit from a cardboard recycling program, give us a call and an account representative will come out and evaluate your trash and recycling needs. This service is available using compactors, front-load, and roll-off containers and the material will be taken to a certified recycling processor.
In most cases recycling cardboard is a fairly easy process. However, there are a few reasons that a cardboard container cannot be recycled. Cardboard from pizza boxes and other food containers can be contaminated with grease, decreasing the quality of the paper fibers. Aseptic cartons, such soy milk cartons, cannot be recycled because the container is composed of multiple materials, not just cardboard.
In most cases recycling cardboard is a fairly easy process. However, there are a few reasons that a cardboard container cannot be recycled. Cardboard from pizza boxes and other food containers can be contaminated with grease, decreasing the quality of the paper fibers. Aseptic cartons, such soy milk cartons, cannot be recycled because the container is composed of multiple materials, not just cardboard.
Envelopes
Envelopes with plastic windows can be recycled. The paper from these envelopes is the exact type of material that is perfect for recycling. The plastic in the window CAN be recycled and will does not need to be removed before "throwing it in the blue bin."
Glass
Glass is 100% recyclable and can be recycled repeatedly without loss in quality or purity.
Metal
ACE Recycling & Disposal can help you recycle all of your metal scrap products. The metals are very useful and versatile. Metal can be recycled again and again without changing its properties.
Office Paper
Office paper is the best kind of paper to be recycled. Please keep in mind that staples and minimal paper clips are okay! It is important to remove binder clips and excessive paper clips as they cannot be recycled. However, they can be removed and reused.
Plastic Jugs
Plastic jugs are a very versatile, reusable product. When your plastic jugs can no longer be of use, they can be recycled. Make sure your jugs are empty so they do not contaminate the recycling load. Keep in mind that labels and lids can stay on!
Aerosol Cans
You an recycle aerosol cans, but they must be VERY EMPTY to be recycled.
Wood
A large portion of wood waste is generated from demolition and construction companies. ACE Recycling & Disposal is conscious of the amount of space used wood takes up in landfills. We encourage all of our customers to consider recycling wood.
How Did Recycling Change?
China, who has historically taken most of the U.S. recyclable exports, began to enforce stricter importing regulations for recyclable materials and not accepting some materials altogether.
This has caused MRFs to use more resources in order to meet the stricter standards set by China and to look for other places to sell the recyclables to, both domestically and overseas. Consequently, prices of processing the materials have drastically increased. The focus has shifted from recycling more to recycling better.
This has caused MRFs to use more resources in order to meet the stricter standards set by China and to look for other places to sell the recyclables to, both domestically and overseas. Consequently, prices of processing the materials have drastically increased. The focus has shifted from recycling more to recycling better.
Don't Recycle These
There are also many items that you cannot recycle. Usually it is because they are made of multiples materials that cannot be separated from eachother or they require special recycling methods. Be sure to check your local regulations to find the right place to recycle or dispose of these materials.
Chip Bags, Coated Containers, Disposable Cups, Drink Pouches, Garden Hoses, Hardcover Books, Hazardous Waste (including tiress, paint, refrigerators/appliances, drums, biohazardous waste, oil, & more), Incandescent Lights, Napkins & Paper Towels, Old Clothes, Pet Food Bags, Dirty Pizza Boxes, Plastic Utensils, Polystyrene (styrofoam), Shredded Paper, VHS Tapes, Vinyl
Recycling to help our communities
We take pride in the work that we do to ensure that our communities remain beautiful. Our customers come back to us year after year because they know that our services are dependable, our sales staff is phenomenal and that our drivers take as much pride in our community as we do.
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ACE Recycling & Disposal
2274 South Technology Drive
West Valley City • UT 84119 - Local: 801-363-9995
- Toll-Free: 800-724-9995
How Recycling Works
1. Collection
ACE Recycling & Disposal collects recycling for various cities in Utah. On the day your neighborhood is assigned recycling, our trucks pick up recycling from the curb.
2. Drop-Off
ACE Recycling & Disposal drops off recyclables at a local Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). The MRF sorts and bales your recyclables by material type.
3. Reuse
The Materials Recovery Facility will sell the bales to both national and international recyclers who turn the recyclables into new products.
Is Recycling Still Worth It?
Yes! Your plastic bottles, metal cans, paper, and cardboard are still valuable materials. The recycling industry has gone through downs like this before and it will rebound, just like it has in the past. New facilities and technologies will emerge domestically that will be able to handle the material we can no longer export.
What Can I Recycle?
Clean and empty plastic bottles and jugs, aluminum and steel cans, cardboard boxes, and paper. Click here for our updated recycling guide. Remember when you’re in doubt, throw it out…and maybe think of how you can avoid that waste in the future.
