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Next Generation Waste Solutions

Facility Education

Our NEXA education room is open to public. Come learn how we process waste, protect the environment, and keep our community clean. Explore our transfer station features and discover the science behind the Bayview Landfill.

Complimentary Activity Book

34 page Color + Activity Book. Jokes, Brain Teasers, Games & More! Every page can be colored. Download now or come and get yours during open hours at the Transfer Station.

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Where Does It Go?

Follow the journey of your waste from the curbside bins to its final destination.

What Makes SUVSWD Special

Community Sorting

When our community properly sorts waste at home, school, and work, it makes our facility significantly more efficient. Pre-sorting ensures we send only true garbage to the landfill while maximizing recycling.

Rigorous Safety

Safety is our top priority. With constant heavy machinery in motion, we utilize flashing lights, strict traffic zones, and high-visibility gear to protect our dedicated employees and visiting public.

Optimized Traffic

To maximize efficiency and maintain a safe environment, our facility features separate, dedicated entrances for commercial garbage trucks and residential vehicles.

Odor Control

We maintain a clean environment for our neighbors using overhead misters that spray odor neutralizers, combined with a high-powered ventilation system that cycles the air multiple times an hour.

Wildlife Protection

We implement specialized protective netting and responsive automatic doors throughout the transfer station to keep local birds and wildlife safely outside the processing areas.

High-Speed Doors

Our high-speed automatic doors open instantly for vehicles and close immediately behind them. This system significantly reduces noise, controls odors, prevents blowing waste, and saves energy.

Strategic Load Bays

Five dedicated dock doors allow us to efficiently manage massive volumes of waste. These bays divert specific materials to appropriate processing centers and accept large semi-truck deliveries.

Industrial Compactors

Our facility utilizes three heavy-duty waste compactors that crush and condense incoming trash. Each of these massive machines can pack up to 15 tons (30,000 lbs) of garbage at a single time.

The Layers of the Bayview Landfill
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Schedule a School Tour

Interested in seeing how our facility works first-hand? We offer educational tours for schools and community groups. Contact us today to schedule your visit!

(801) 489-3027

Keep Utah Valley Clean.