The Solid Waste Special Service District (d/b/a Canyonlands Solid Waste Authority) was created in 1993 and manages solid waste and recycling services in Grand County, Utah and its surrounding communities. Canyonlands Solid Waste Authority operates the Moab Landfill, Klondike Landfill, Community Recycle Center, and Canyonlands Transfer Station as well as providing curbside trash and recycling services.
Starting July 1, 2024, the following changes will be implemented:
Locations and Operating Hours
Facilities are closed on federally-recognized holidays.
Observed Holidays and Closures 2024
Collections, Hauling, & Transfer Station Office
2295 South Highway 191
Moab, Utah 84532
(435) 259-6314
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8AM – 4PM
Community Recycle Center (CRC)
1000 East Sand Flats Road
Moab, Utah 84532
(435) 259-6314
Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 8AM – 3PM
Sunday & Holidays: Closed
AVAILABLE ALL HOURS OF OPERATION!
Electronic and Universal Waste Recycling:
Moab Landfill
Approx. 1 mile east between Sand Flats Road and Potato Salad Hill Road
(435) 259-6314
Class IVb landfill permitted to take green/yard waste, construction/demolition material, concrete, asphalt, and clean fill dirt. Tire collection is done at this location and sent offsite for energy recovery and recycling.
Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 8AM – 3PM
Sundays & Holidays: Closed
Canyonlands Transfer Station
2295 South Highway 191
Moab, Utah 84532
(435) 259-6314
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8AM – 3PM
Saturday: 8AM – 12PM
Sunday & Holidays: Closed
Klondike Landfill
North of the Canyonlands Airport
(435) 259-6314
Class I landfill permitted to take municipal solid waste, restaurant grease, special wastes and biosolids. Closed to the general public.
Hours:
Open: Monday-Friday: 8AM – 2PM | Closed: Weekends & Holidays
FRANCHISED HAULERS ONLY | CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
Governance and Staffing
The District is a Special Service District within the State of Utah that is governed by a five person Administrative Control Board consisting of representatives from the Grand County Commission, Moab City Council, and three At-Large members that live in Grand County. In 2024, the Board will meet on the third Wednesday of every month (2024 Board Meeting Schedule). The District’s operations are managed by the Executive Director with support from an Administrative Director, Operations Director, Program Manager, and dedicated operations team.