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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
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TO:City Council Members
FROM: Michael Sanders
Budget & Policy Analyst
DATE:December 02, 2025
RE:SALT LAKE VALLEY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY PROPOSED BUDGET 2026
ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE
The Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility (Facility) is jointly owned by Salt Lake City and Salt Lake
County. The County both operates the Facility and approves its budget. The Facility’s FY2026 budget
has been submitted to the County Council and is expected to be considered by the County Council in early
December. The City has no role in the approval of the budget for the facility or day to day management. The Salt
Lake City Waste and Recycling Director is the Administration’s representative on the Facility’s Council which
makes recommendations to the County.
Overall, the facility is projecting a 7% increase in revenues, by increasing fees to customers and users of the
Landfill. The total revenue budget would be approximately $22.17 million. Expenses are projected to rise by
about 8%, reaching $19.91 million, largely due to minor changes across various line items. As a result, net
income is expected to decrease slightly by $119,392 but will remain above $2.2 million. Staffing levels at the
facility will remain unchanged at 52 FTEs.
Goal of the briefing: This briefing is information only. The Council will not be considering any ordinances
or resolutions in relation to this item.
ADDITIONAL & BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Expenses
Expenses are budgeted for $19,906,809 of spending. Five line-items together account for a little over 59% of all
projected spending:
Line Item Cost Percent of Budget
Permanent & Provisional Staffing $3,328,669 16.72%
Depreciation $2,929,108 14.71%
Fleet Maintenance – Autos & Equipment $2,200,000 11.05%
Contract Hauling $2,137,150 10.74%
Household Hazardous Waste & Cleanup $1,215,634 6.11%
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Revenues
FY2026 revenues are projected to be $22,166,500. Landfill charges are the primary source of income and
account for 86% of total revenue, or roughly $19.16 million. In accordance with City Code 9.08.040, Salt Lake
City will receive $480,000—or $40,000 per month—for the Refuse Fund.
The proposed budget does not affect the City’s adopted FY2026 Waste & Recycling Division budget. The City’s
tipping fees will remain unchanged this year because of a newly negotiated owner’s rate. All other governmental
and commercial customers will see a price increase of $2/ton at both the landfill and transfer station.
Additionally, the flat fee charged to SLC residents for small self-haul loads (cars, small pickups, or small trailers)
is proposed to increase by $1, moving from $16 to $17 per load.