Utah
Transfer station
Sandy transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Sandy Transfer Station (Trans-Jordan).
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Open to the public. Commercial trucks must be authorized, with an account and RFID reader. Maximum vehicle plus trailer length 46 feet.
Hours
- Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Closed Sunday
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Non-commercial vehicles up to 10,000 lbs GVW | $20.00 minimum |
| Per ton | $51.00 |
| Commercial vehicles (GVWR 14,001+) | $51.00 minimum |
| Mattresses and box springs | $15.00 each piece (none included in the minimum since July 1, 2026) |
| Residential tires (4 per day) | $4.00 off the rim; $5.00 on the rim |
| Residential freon removal (remove food) | $20.00 per unit |
| Sorted, clean recyclables from residents | Free |
| Uncovered load | Penalty equal to the standard rate |
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste and e-waste go to the Salt Lake County Health Department HHW facility in front of the transfer station (same 700 West entrance, first building). Stop there before the scalehouse.
Holiday closures
Closed Sundays, New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026) and Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026).
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- No cash: pay by credit or debit card or an existing account.
- Vehicles under 10,000 lbs gross vehicle weight (vehicle, trailer and contents) pay the minimum on entry and are not weighed out. Heavier vehicles are weighed in and out; a card or ID is held at the scalehouse until the outbound weigh.
- All loads, even recyclables, must be fully tarped and secured (Utah Code 72-7-410 and the South Jordan conditional use permit). Uncovered loads pay a penalty equal to the standard rate.
- Not accepted: asbestos, dead animals, liquid loads, septic loads, unopened drums (tops and contents must be removed), and any registered item or part of one (vehicles, trailers, campers, motorcycles, ATVs, boats), which must go to a licensed dismantler.
- Go to the scalehouse before the recycling area.
- Large or commercial tires and commercial-size appliances are not accepted.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.