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Spring Cleanup (Mar 30–May 9, 2026) and Fall Cleanup: 6-week roll-off dumpster windows, free transfer station coupon included. Nothing collected outside carts year-round except seasonal cleanup. SUVSWD for HHW and electronics at suvswd.org.
Last updated: May 2026 · Maintained by Freemoval as a public resource
Provo, Utah takes a seasonal approach to bulk waste: Spring Cleanup (March–May) and Fall Cleanup each provide six weeks of roll-off dumpsters at multiple city locations for residents to drop off large items and bulk waste, with a free transfer station load coupon included. Provo has no appointment-based or automated curbside bulk pickup outside these seasonal windows. Year-round, everything must fit inside the cart. The South Utah Valley Solid Waste District handles HHW and electronics for the region. This guide covers disposal options for City of Provo residents.
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Provo takes a seasonal approach to bulk waste: roll-off dumpsters at multiple city locations during a 6-week Spring Cleanup and a 6-week Fall Cleanup. Outside those windows, items must be inside carts year-round (with two exceptions: leaf bags in fall, Christmas trees in January). The South Utah Valley Solid Waste District in Spanish Fork handles HHW and electronics. Below are the options most Provo residents qualify for.
Provo Spring and Fall Cleanup
Free, 6 weeks eachTwo cleanup windows per year provide roll-off dumpsters at multiple city locations, plus a free transfer station load coupon. The primary free path for bulk items in Provo.
Spring Cleanup 2026: March 30 – May 9, 2026. Roll-off dumpsters at Provo City Compost Yard and rotating neighborhood sites.
Fall Cleanup: Typically October–November (six-week window).
Required: Proof of residency: utility bill or driver's license.
Free coupon: Both cleanups include a coupon for a free transfer station load. Fall Cleanup also includes 5 free leaf bag coupons.
Provo Compost Yard year-round
Free for residentsThe Provo City Compost Yard at 1625 S Industrial Pkwy is open year-round Fridays and Saturdays for recycling drop-off. Full compost services from March to November.
Hours: Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, weather dependent. Full compost services March–November; recycling-only December–February.
Required: Proof of residency: driver's license or current Provo utility bill.
Donation pickup, including Deseret Industries
Free for usable itemsUtah Valley has a particularly strong donation network through Deseret Industries (D.I.), which is uniquely large and well-resourced in this region.
Deseret Industries (D.I.): Multiple Utah Valley locations. Accepts furniture, appliances, clothing, household goods. The largest donation channel in the region.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County ReStore: Free pickup for qualifying donations.
Salvation Army Provo/Orem: Schedule at satruck.org or 1-800-SA-TRUCK.
Freemoval (partner-community pickups)
FreeFreemoval subsidizes free junk removal pickups in partner communities, typically affordable housing properties. Provo partner expansion is in progress.
Eligibility: Households in active partner communities. Ask your property manager.
Status: Onboarding partner properties throughout 2026.
Provo provides two seasonal cleanup windows per year, each spanning approximately six weeks, with roll-off dumpsters placed at multiple locations across the city. Both include a coupon for a free load to the transfer station. The Fall Cleanup also includes coupons for five free leaf bags.
Spring Cleanup 2026: March 30–May 9, 2026
Dumpster locations include:
· Provo City Compost Yard, 1625 S Industrial Pkwy (full cleanup season)
· Pole Yard, 2027 W 820 N (rotating weeks)
Additional neighborhood locations rotate throughout the six weeks — check provo.gov/391/Seasonal-Cleanup for the full schedule.
Hours: Compost Yard: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. Neighborhood sites vary.
Proof of residency required: Utility bill or driver’s license.
After-hours dumping is strictly banned.
The Fall Cleanup typically runs October–November. Watch provo.gov for dates and dumpster locations.
Year-round Compost Yard access: The Provo Compost Yard at 1625 S Industrial Pkwy is open Fridays and Saturdays, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM (weather dependent), year-round for recycling drop-off. Full compost services run March–November. Provo residents must show driver’s license or current utility bill.
Provo provides weekly trash and recycling collection in black (trash) and blue (recycling) carts, plus green carts for yard waste weekly from March through November. Green carts are emptied the same day as garbage pickup.
Critical rule: everything must be inside the cart. With the exception of Christmas trees (January) and leaf bags (fall), Provo will not collect items placed outside carts. Oversized items outside carts are not picked up curbside — they must go to seasonal cleanup dumpsters or the Compost Yard.
Carts out by 6:00 AM on pickup day. Remove within 24 hours after emptying. Find your collection day using the city map at provo.gov/388/Trash-and-Recycling.
Extra cans: Provo will supply additional black cans if needed (kept for a minimum of 1 year). Recycling is free — you save $12/month on garbage service by participating in recycling.
Holiday delays: Trash collection is delayed one day for the whole week when a holiday falls on or before your collection day. Affected holidays include Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
The South Utah Valley Solid Waste District (SUVSWD) handles HHW and electronics for Provo and surrounding Utah Valley communities.
Transfer Station (electronics, HHW, large items):
518 W 3450 N, Spanish Fork, UT
(For electronics specifically, also check: 2450 W 400 S, Springville)
Visit suvswd.org for the “What to Do With” guide covering accepted items, hours, and fees. Old computers, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, lawn chemicals, and pesticides should all go here rather than in any cart.
Deseret Industries (D.I.)
Primary Utah Valley channelUtah’s major thrift and donation network with multiple Utah Valley locations. The most established and accepted donation channel in the Provo/Orem area, accepting furniture, appliances, clothing, and household goods.
Salvation Army Provo / Orem
Free pickupSchedules free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule online at satruck.org.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County ReStore
Free pickupFree pickup for qualifying donations of furniture, appliances, and building materials.
United Way of Utah County
ConnectorConnects donors with local nonprofits accepting household goods.
LoadUp paid pickup
$80+For Provo households who need same-day or in-home pickup, crew labor, or faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Provo area.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. 100% of round-ups fund subsidized pickups at standard market rates.
Book a Provo pickup with LoadUp → Round-up option at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Other paid services
$70–$4001-800-Got-Junk and College Hunks serve the area. Local operators typically 20%–30% below national chains.
Contact the city to report illegal dumping: call Provo311 Customer Service or contact Provo City Public Works. For Utah state environmental violations, contact the Utah DERR. For active dumping in progress, call the local police non-emergency line.
Photos with timestamps and license plate numbers significantly improve enforcement outcomes. See our complete illegal dumping guide for state penalty information and reporting best practices.
How do I get rid of large items in Provo if it’s not cleanup season?
Outside the spring and fall seasonal cleanup windows, Provo does not provide curbside bulk pickup for oversized items. Options include: the Provo City Compost Yard (1625 S Industrial Pkwy, Fri/Sat 7 AM–5 PM, proof of residency required), the South Utah Valley Solid Waste District transfer station in Spanish Fork (suvswd.org), donation programs like Deseret Industries or Habitat ReStore, or a paid LoadUp pickup.
When is Provo’s Spring Cleanup 2026?
Spring Cleanup 2026 runs March 30 through May 9, 2026. Roll-off dumpsters are placed at multiple locations including the Provo City Compost Yard (1625 S Industrial Pkwy) and rotating neighborhood sites. Proof of residency (utility bill or driver’s license) required. After-hours dumping is banned. Check provo.gov/391/Seasonal-Cleanup for dumpster locations and schedule.
Is this page maintained?
Yes. Last updated May 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.