Environmental Justice
Litter & Waste:
Concerns in Rose Park
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Whether you like flowers at every turn, simple clean-cut lawns, xeriscaping, or lawn ornaments galore, always keep the yard clear of clutter and waste that can compromise your safety and house bacteria and other pests. |
Safety first... The primary concerns reported by Rose Park area residents in our study had to do with the disposal of household hazardous waste material and yards cluttered with various discarded items (furniture, vehicles, electronics, etc).
While this kind of waste can be unsightly, it also creates a threat to the health and safety of you and your loved ones around the house. Learn more about household hazardous waste and places to take materials no longer in use around the home.
What is hazardous household waste?
The list is extensive, really. It includes automotive products like motor oil, antifreeze, and batteries; lawn chemicals like fertilizers and weed killers; cleaning products like bleach or oven and drain cleaners; home repair supplies like paint, paint thinners, stain, and adhesive glues; and miscellaneous items like fluorescent lightbulbs, expired medication, mercury thermostats, and batteries.
What are the Risks?
Hazardous household materials can create a dangerous risk for children and pets when left in accessible areas. Be sure to keep them out of reach and dispose of them properly when they are no longer needed. Never dump hazardous waste down the drain, onto the lawn, or into street gutters! It can make its way into local bodies of water and contaminate drinking water supplies.
Keep the home safe!
A common reason why things accumulate in the yard and around the house is that we don’t always know where to take them for disposal. And with bulky items, sometimes it’s just hard to get them anywhere! Still, it’s important that we make an effort to keep our homes and yards free of unnecessary clutter and hazardous waste.
What are the Risks?
Believe it or not, there are risks in having junk piled up or stored around the yard. These materials can house bacteria and pests that may influence the health of your family. Things like old furniture, automotive parts, and glass bottles may also increase the risk of physical injury when spending time in the yard.
Living in SLC Means Being a Good Neighbor.
As mentioned, there are health and safety benefits to keeping the yard clear of waste materials; but we should also be conscious of our neighbors and help in beautifying Rose Park. Below are a few resources that can provide more information about ordinances and disposal in Salt Lake City.
Rose Park Revival: Ordinance Info
Here you will find ordinances that address graffiti, parking areas, shopping carts, weeds, standing water, and numerous other topics. Also available is contact information if you have or see a problem.
Electronic Waste Disposal Event:
Contact the Rose Park Community Council; meets on the first Wednesday at the Riverside Library at 6:30 (1575 W 1000 N).
Chair: Brad Bartholomew
Salt Lake City executes an annual cleanup making it easy to get rid of things around the house you no longer need. While this excludes the hazardous materials mentioned above, it’s a great way to keep things from building up in the yard or basement.
Contact the Salt Lake Valley Landfill with question regarding the disposal of just about anything. If they can’t take it, they’ll be able to offer you instructions on where you can. This includes household hazardous waste.
Suggest areas in Rose Park to add trash receptacles:
Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , community liaison for the Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office.




