Recyclops: Doorstep Recycling for Hard‑to‑Recycle Items
Written By: Connor Anderson
Keep the items your blue bin can’t take out of your pantry—and out of the landfill. Recyclops offers simple, scheduled pickups right at your door.
What Recyclops Does
Recyclops complements South Jordan’s curbside program. It targets materials your blue bin usually can’t accept. As a result, you avoid extra trips and keep tricky items out of the trash.
Why it matters: These items are common in modern households but are often landfilled when tossed in the wrong bin. Homes can opt-in to the basic service for $22/month.
What They Pick Up
Through Recyclops+, the service typically collects the following:
- Batteries — tape terminals as instructed for safety.
- Lightbulbs — follow CFL/LED handling guidelines.
- Clothing & textiles — send items in clean, dry condition.
- Plastic bags & film — include soft plastics only.
- Clamshell containers — such as berry boxes.
- Styrofoam — check the accepted types before bagging.
Accepted items and prep steps vary by area. For the latest list, review the Recyclops+ details and FAQs.
How Pickup Works
- First, check availability and pricing for your address.
- Next, subscribe to a plan. Many areas offer weekly or every‑other‑week service.
- Then, bag and tie items in the provided Recyclops bags. Follow the prep tips for batteries and bulbs.
- Finally, set bags out on your scheduled pickup day.
You can also add glass recycling as a separate subscription. Set glass out in its own bag per program rules.
Details change by location. For step‑by‑step guidance, see the Recycling Guidelines and pricing help.
Why Daybreak Residents Love It
- Convenience: scheduled, at‑home pickups—no special trips.
- Less clutter: clear out the battery drawer, bulb box, plastic film, and foam.
- Cleaner stream: keep non‑accepted items out of your blue bin so recyclables stay recyclable.
For items the City handles directly—like standard curbside recycling or glass drop‑offs—visit the City of South Jordan’s page.
South Jordan Recycling Service
