Recycle Utah has secured a permanent space for a facility in Summit County thanks to a land transfer agreement between the county government and Park City Municipal.
“We’re really excited that we could find a positive outcome for not just Recycle Utah, but for the people of Summit County,” said Summit County Council Chair Canice Harte. “Recycle Utah is a valuable asset to everybody in the community. It’s not just an opportunity for us to recycle, but there’s an educational component as well, so it was really important to find a good solution for them.”
The Park City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to accept a 4.18-acre parcel east of U.S. 40 from Summit County to be used as the site of Recycle Utah’s future facility. City Councilor Tana Toly explained that the transfer stemmed from a 2017 agreement between the city and the county, in which the county agreed to provide the city with land for a public works facility.
This land transfer fulfills the county’s obligations while also establishing a space for Recycle Utah, which needs to vacate its current location on Woodbine Way by September due to city construction projects and an expiring lease. “The proposed conveyance is structured as an exchange under existing agreements between the city and county and does not require new funding,” officials noted.
Recycle Utah had previously proposed a $25 million, 30,000-square-foot facility aimed at improving waste management across the Wasatch Back. While the land transfer between the city and county does not automatically approve this multimillion-dollar development project, it provides Recycle Utah with a tangible piece of property to begin planning.
City officials said they will soon enter into negotiations with Recycle Utah to finalize the details of the nonprofit’s operations on the land.
Luke Cartin, Environmental Sustainability Manager for Park City, highlighted the need for such a facility, noting that Summit County only diverts 26% of its residential waste compared to the 32% national average. This underlines the importance of Recycle Utah’s facilities and educational campaigns.
Last year, the county quickly expressed interest in helping Recycle Utah and Park City find a solution. Officials emphasized the critical need to divert recyclable materials from Three Mile Landfill, which is projected to reach its capacity by 2053 based on current trends. County staff are currently working on a strategic plan to extend the landfill’s lifespan by 10 years.
A key part of this plan involves diverting materials such as recyclables and brown waste from trees to other facilities to conserve landfill space.
For more information on the county’s waste management services, visit [Summit County Solid Waste](https://summitcountyutah.gov/768/Solid-Waste). Details on Recycle Utah’s services are available online at [Recycle Utah](https://recycleutah.org).
https://www.parkrecord.com/2026/02/05/summit-county-transfers-property-to-park-city-for-future-recycle-utah-facility/
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