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1. Does the City have a Spring or Fall cleanup program?

The City does not have a curbside cleanup program.

The Green Waste Site is open year-round for disposal of lawn clipping, weeds, bushes, and garden debris. Each Spring, Ogden City residents can pick up two passes, allowing them to dispose of up to 400 pounds of non-green waste trash at the Weber County Transfer Station for free.

The Dial-a-Dumpster program is also a year-round program, allowing five residents to get together and fill out an application for placement of a 30-yard dumpster for two days of use to clean up the neighborhood.

2. Can you give me statistical information about Ogden City Refuse?

Ogden City Refuse crews work Tuesday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each of those days, there are seven garbage routes with the number of carts picked up, per route, averaging around 800. In addition to seven garbage routes, there are also five recycling routes each day with the number of carts picked up averaging around 700.

3. What are the reasons that my cart would not be emptied?

The cart will not be emptied if any of the following apply. - If a cart is overfull. - The lid won’t shut flat. - If the cart is not out on time (6 a.m. per City ordinance). - The cart is parked too close to a vehicle or other obstruction. 

The City does offer a one-time, per year, go back. If a go back is needed, please call 801-629-8271.

4. What happens if I put unapproved materials in my cart?

If unapproved, or prohibited materials are put into cart, the City may remove the cart(s), terminate your service, in whole or part.

5. What time should my cart be out?

Carts need to be out by 6 a.m., according to City ordinance.

6. What do I do if my garbage or recycling can goes missing?

All garbage and recycling cans are property of Ogden City. Therefore, if your can goes missing, you must get a case number from the Ogden Police Dept. The non-emergency dispatch number is 801-629-8221. Once you have that case number, call 801-629-8271 (The Public Service Operations dept.) with that case number and a work order will be put in to have your cart replaced.

7. Where do I dispose of paint or gas?

These are considered hazardous materials and need to be taken out to the Weber County Transfer Station. They have a free drop-off on the 3rd Saturday of each month, between May and September. Otherwise, they ask that you store it if possible.  The Weber County Transfer Station can be reached by calling 801.399.8358

8. How do I obtain an additional cart?

The owner of the property must request an additional cart. In order to do so, please call 801-629-8271. An additional charge will be added to your water bill.

9. How do I request a new cart?

Broken lids or wheels can be repaired. Should the body of the cart be cracked or leaking, the cart can be repaired or replaced by calling 801-629-8271. Carts are not replaced for cosmetic reasons, i.e. dirty, smelling badly, worn, etc.

10. Where do I take glass to be recycled?

Ogden City has several locations for glass recycle drop-off. The Green Waste Site (1875 Monroe Blvd) has a glass recycle drop-off, as does the 4th Street Ball Park(502 Wall Ave), Ogden High School parking lot (30th St & Harrison Blvd, and Weber State University Stewart Stadium (3870 Stadium Way)

11. Will there be a delay in my normal pick-up?

Our Refuse drivers work Tuesday through Friday. Therefore, Monday holidays do not effect refuse pick-up. Saturday and Sunday holidays also do not effect pick-up. If a holiday falls on a Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), Thursday and Friday pick-up will be delayed by one day that week. Please call the Public Service Operations dept at 801-629-8271 if there are more questions.