This minimizes property damage and protects and improves the surface water quality. Salt Lake City operates and maintains 226 miles of storm water lines and open ditches. Part of the storm water program involves cleaning up the environment. Customers can help by making sure lawn fertilizer and pesticides are properly applied by avoiding run off into the curb and street. Motor oil should be delivered to one of Salt Lake's recyclers instead of dumping it down drains or placing it in a garbage container.
Most cities charge franchise fees to utilities operating within their jurisdiction.
This fee reimburses the city for use of its streets for pipe lines which supply customers with water and sewer service. The money from this fee goes into the city's general fund to provide funding for parks and streets as well as fire and police protection. Refuse Collection Salt Lake City furnishes each residential housing unit a wheeled garbage container. For more information regarding pickup times, additional garbage container, recycling, etc., click here . Customers who qualify for the Salt Lake County tax abatement program are eligible for a reduction in their water, garbage and storm water charges.