Change to Garbage and Recycling Service Provider

After careful evaluation, the Draper City Council has approved a transition from City-managed garbage and recycling service to a contract with ACE Recycling and Disposal, effective August 17, 2026.

Why the Change?

Draper City has never raised rates for its City-managed garbage and recycling service. Increases in operational expenses, along with liability claims, prompted an evaluation of the costs associated with keeping the service in-house versus using a contractor. Both options showed that a rate increase for solid waste was necessary this year. However, continuing the City-managed service would require a substantially larger increase (67% for continuing City-managed service vs. 27% for a private contractor).

To minimize the impact on residents and avoid a higher impact on the City budget moving forward, the City chose to transition to a private contractor. Through a competitive Request for Proposals process, the City selected ACE Recycling and Disposal Inc. as the highest-ranked, responsive, and responsible provider. Contracting with ACE will:

• Reduce the amount of the necessary rate increase for residents.
• Lower the City’s liability exposure.
• Reduce City budget costs, including facilities, vehicles, and staffing.

Rate Increase

The new rates under the ACE contract will support continued high-quality curbside collection of solid waste and recyclable materials while keeping costs as manageable as possible.

What to Expect

• Collection services will continue without interruption. Routes and pickup days will not change.
• ACE Recycling and Disposal will handle residential curbside garbage and recycling collection starting August 17, 2026.

We want to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of Draper City’s solid waste employees. Reductions in staffing are always very difficult decisions. Our solid waste division has done an excellent job of prioritizing safety, caring about the community, and providing high-quality service.

We appreciate your understanding as we implement this change. We will provide any necessary updates as the transition gets closer. Visit draperutah.gov/garbageservices for other garbage and recycling service information.