Recycle Utah has secured a permanent space for a facility in Summit County thanks to a land transfer agreement between the county government and Park City Municipal. “We’re really excited that we could find a positive outcome for not just Recycle Utah, but for the people of Summit County,” said Summit County Council Chair Canice Harte. “Recycle Utah is a valuable asset to everybody in the community. It’s not just an opportunity for us to recycle, but there’s an educational component as well, so it was really important to find a good solution for them.” The Park City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to accept a 4.18-acre parcel east of U.S. 40 from Summit County to be used as the site of Recycle Utah’s future facility. City Councilor Tana Toly said the transfer stemmed from a 2017 agreement between the city and the county, in which the county acquiesced to providing the city with land for a public works facility. The land transfer this week fulfilled the county’s obligations while also establishing a space for Recycle Utah, which needs to vacate its current location on Woodbine Way by September because of city construction projects and an expiring lease. “The property was jointly identified by the city, county and Recycle Utah as a viable long-term solution that allows Recycle Utah to continue operating a central drop-off and collections center while remaining a hub for recycling education, outreach and community engagement,” Park City officials said in a press release. “The proposed conveyance is structured as an exchange under existing agreements between the city and county and does not require new funding.” The nonprofit previously proposed a $25 million, 30,000-square-foot facility to help address waste management across the Wasatch Back. The land transfer between the city and county doesn’t necessarily greenlight a multimillion-dollar development project, but it gives Recycle Utah a tangible piece of property for planning purposes. City officials said they will enter into negotiations with Recycle Utah soon to iron out the details of the nonprofit’s operations on the land. Luke Cartin, the environmental sustainability manager for Park City, previously said Summit County only diverts 26% of its residential waste compared to the 32% national average, highlighting the need for the nonprofit’s facilities and education campaigns. The county quickly expressed an interest in helping Recycle Utah and Park City find a solution last year, with officials citing the importance of diverting recyclable materials from Three Mile Landfill. The landfill is expected to reach its capacity by 2053 based on current projections, and county staff are currently working on a strategic plan to increase Three Mile Landfill’s lifespan by 10 years. Part of increasing the landfill’s lifespan relies on diverting materials, like recyclables and brown waste from trees, to other facilities to conserve space. Information on the county’s waste management services is available by visiting summitcountyutah.gov/768/Solid-Waste. Details on Recycle Utah’s services are also available online at recycleutah.org. The post Summit County transfers property to Park City for future Recycle Utah facility appeared first on Park Record. ...read more read less