Food Waste Recycling In Emigration Canyon
Effortlessly transform your kitchen scraps into renewable energy with our new Emigration Canyon curbside food waste recycling service.
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What Is Residential Curbside Food Waste Recycling in Emigration Canyon?
Wish you had more recycling options in Emigration Canyon, Utah? Change your environmental impact today with our easy residential curbside food waste recycling service. For environmentally aware Emigration Canyon residents looking to reduce waste, we’ve made sustainability simple.
Our curbside food waste recycling service helps Emigration Canyon residents divert food waste from landfills. We collect food waste directly from your home on a regular schedule. This service turns your food scraps into renewable energy and nutrient-rich fertilizer instead of landfill waste.
Key Features of Our Food Waste Recycling Service
Regular Collection
Regular Collection: Every other week on the same day
No Contract
Cancel anytime month-to-month service
Reminders
Text, email or app notifications before collection day
How Do I Recycle Food Waste In Emigration Canyon?
Recycling food waste with us is easy:
Choose Your Container
Choose from a 5-gallon bucket ($13/month) or 16-gallon cart ($18/month)
Collect Food Waste
Use your kitchen caddy lined with compostable bags to collect food scraps
Set Out for Collection
Place your container at the curb on your collection day
We Do the Rest
We’ll collect your food waste every other week and take it to the anaerobic digestion facility
Our FREE Kitchen Starter Kit Makes Food Waste Recycling Easier!
Start collecting your food scraps at home with the FREE Kitchen Starter Kit provided to your household when you sign up. The kit includes a 2-gallon kitchen caddy and 1-roll of 30 compostable bags.
In order to keep both the kitchen caddy and curbside bin clean, customers are required to use BPI-Certified compostable bags to contain their food waste. You can reorder more here whenever you need, or sign up for our monthly bag subscription option.
Sign Up For Curbside Food Waste Recycling
Our affordable pricing makes food waste recycling easy:
Pay Monthly
5-Gallon Bucket
(includes a FREE Kitchen Starter Kit with 2-gallon kitchen caddy and 1-roll of 30 compostable bags.)
$13 / month
+ one-time $25.00 activation fee
16-Gallon Cart
(includes a FREE Kitchen Starter Kit with 2-gallon kitchen caddy and 1-roll of 30 compostable bags.)
$18 / month
+ one-time $45.00 activation fee
Pay Yearly
Turn Your Food Waste Into Energy
When you recycle food waste with Momentum Recycling, you’re part of an innovative process:
Collection: We collect your food waste in specialized trucks every other week
Drop Off: Food waste is taken to Wasatch Resource Recovery in North Salt Lake
Processing: Food waste is prepared for anaerobic digestion
Energy Production: Biogas is captured, purified and converted to renewable natural gas
Natural Gas Distribution: Renewable natural gas is fed into municipal gas lines
Fertilizer Creation: Remaining material becomes nutrient-rich fertilizer for local farms
This closed-loop system means nothing goes to waste.
Where Do I Put My Food Waste Recycling Container?
Place your container where it’s visible from the street on your collection day:
- At least 3 feet away from other objects, vehicles or bins
- If you have a driveway, put it at either side of the end of your driveway
- Without a driveway, put it along the front of the curb (not on the curb itself)
- Out by 7:00 AM on your collection day
Why Food Waste Recycling?
Environmental Benefits
- Reduces landfill methane emissions
- Creates renewable energy for 15,000 homes
- Produces organic fertilizer for sustainable farming
- Extends life of local landfills
- Reduces your household’s carbon footprint
Community Benefits
- Supports local green jobs and the circular economy
- Shows environmental leadership in Emigration Canyon
- Educational opportunities about waste reduction
- A more sustainable Emigration Canyon for future generations
- Aligns with your values
Practical Benefits
- Reduces odors in your trash
- Decreases weight and volume of your regular trash
- Potentially reduces waste disposal costs
- Convenient service
- Peace of mind knowing you’re making a difference
Join thousands of Utahns making the switch from frustrated recyclers to sustainability superheroes. Together we can make Emigration Canyon a cleaner, greener place.
What Can Be Recycled?
Accepted Food Waste Materials
Our comprehensive “scrape-the-plate” approach means all food waste can be recycled:
- All fruits and vegetables
- Meat and poultry (including bones)
- Fish and seafood
- Dairy products
- Bread and baked goods
- Pasta, rice, and grains
- Coffee grounds and filters
- Tea bags (paper only)
- Eggs and eggshells
- Nuts and shells
- Fats, oils, and grease
- Food-soiled paper towels and napkins
Not Accepted
Please keep these items out of your food waste:
- Plastic of any kind (including “compostable” plastics)
- Glass, metal, or ceramics
- Yard waste or plant material
- Pet waste
- Diapers
- Non-food paper products
- Chemicals or cleaning products
- Packaging materials
- Styrofoam
- Twist ties or rubber bands
Still unsure if something can be recycled as food waste? Click here to view a full list of acceptable items.
Multi-Family Food Waste Solutions
We have customized solutions for apartment complexes and multi-family residences. Our team will work with property managers to:
- Determine the right container size and quantity
- Establish the right collection frequency
- Provide educational materials for residents
- Design a system that works for your property
Contact us to schedule a consultation for your multi-family property.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
About the Service
Q: How do I pay for services?
A: When you signup, you provide your credit card payment information that will then be charged the monthly service fee each month. Since we are unable to accept any other payment method (i.e. cash, check, PayPal, etc.), only credit card payments are currently accepted. You can view the date of your next recurring payment in your account.
Q: Is there a contract? - Can I cancel later?
A: No contract – the service is month-to-month, so you can cancel any time in your account.
Q: Can I use my own bucket?
A: No – to maintain consistency and to avoid confusion, you will need to use the 5-gallon bucket provided.
Q: How do I increase from a bucket to a cart?
A: Is the bucket too small? – No problem! Please contact us to swap it out for the larger 16-gallon purple cart: you will simply need to pay $20.00, which is the difference between the activation fee you initially paid for the bucket ($25) and the activation fee required for the cart ($45).
Q: How do I order more bags?
A: To order more bags, please click here. Never want to run out of food waste bags? Sign up for a bag subscription here.
Q: Can I have two (2) buckets?
A: Yes, you can have two (2) buckets. You will need to pay a $25.00 one-time activation fee for the 2nd bucket and then an additional $5.00 / month. To add this to your service, please click here.
Q: Where do I place my bucket on collection day?
A: Place your bucket where it is visible from the street at least 3-feet away from other bins, vehicles or other objects.
- If you have a driveway: place at end of driveway on either side.
- If you do not have a driveway: place along the front of the curb (not on the curb).
If you have questions, please contact us. Thanks!
Q: What if my bucket is lost or stolen?
A: The bucket we deliver to you is property of Momentum Recycling. We ask that you take reasonable measures to keep it from being lost or stolen. With that said, we understand that sometimes stuff happens, and we will replace lost or stolen buckets on a case-by-case basis.
About the Process
Q: Where does the food waste go?
A: We transport all food waste to the Wasatch Resource Recovery facility in North Salt Lake to be processed.
Q: What types of materials are NOT accepted in your food waste bin?
A: We understand that what can and can’t be composted can be confusing, so you can download our mobile app to use the Recycle Coach to search for specific items. In general, below is a list of common contaminants that are not accepted in food waste containers:
- Compostable Containers
- Packaging
- Yard Trimmings
Still unsure? – Please contact us for assistance, we’re happy to help!
Q: Can I put my service on hold?
A: Yes, you can put your account on a temporary hold up to four (4) months. A minimum of (30)days is required. Once you restart service, you will be charged a one-time twenty five dollar ($25.00) reactivation fee. Please contact us to put your account on a temporary hold.
Have more questions? We’d love to talk with you! Reach out to us…..
Contact Information
For questions, service requests, or additional information about food waste recycling in Salt Lake City, contact Momentum Recycling:
• Phone: (801) 355-0334 (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm)
• Location: 658 South 4050 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
• Website: momentumrecycling.com
Sign up today and join other residents already recycling food waste through our convenient curbside service.
