If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back a day. For a Thursday holiday, service would be on Friday, and Friday service would be Saturday. For holidays on Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays.
Home Waste Service in Orem, UT
Organics, Recycling & Trash Pickup
Orem has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
Holiday Schedule
Check for holidays that may affect your service
Service Guides & Instructions
Service and Collection Information
WM provides a 96-gallon cart (green) for weekly trash collection.
Container Setout Instructions
Place carts on the street with wheels against the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep cart at least three feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
Set up New Residential Service
Call the City at 801-229-7275.
How to Prepare Your Materials
All trash should be bagged. Don't overfill your cart - the lid must close tightly. Overflow and materials outside may be subject to additional charge or will not be collected.
What Belongs in Your Cart
Acceptable items include standard household trash like food waste, chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, & textiles (donate if lightly used). Non-acceptable items include construction waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Report a Missed Pickup
If containers were curbside by the specified time and were not emptied, report a missed pickup by contacting WM at 888-496-8824.
Additional Questions
Have additional questions about your service, or need to request a container repair? Please contact 888-496-8824.
3 Rules to Help You Recycle Right
- Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper and cardboard.
- Keep food and liquid out of the recycling.
- No loose plastic bags or film, and no bagged recyclables.
Local Waste Management Services
Communities across North America trust WM for residential waste and recycling services.
At WM, we take the utmost care in everything we do — from collecting your trash and recycling on time to defining the future of sustainable waste management. WM is more than your waste services provider. We're your neighbors — proudly serving our community while taking care of our planet.
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