Recycling Coalition of Utah

04/03/2026

The 2026 RCU Facility tours kicks off next week with the second tour of the year. We will start at Liberty Tire's recycling facility and then drive about 6 miles to tour Natural Ventures Recycling facility. The tour(s) will conclude shortly after 12 noon.

Liberty Tire Recycling (1398 N. Beck St., Salt Lake City) Start time - 10:00 am

Liberty Tire's Salt Lake City plant recycles more than 4.5 million tires annually, grinding them down into crumb rubber used in everything from artificial turf to rubberized asphalt. As the premier company in the tire recycling industry, Liberty collects and recycles nearly half of North America's scrap tires, transforming them into high-quality rubber feedstock for mulch, playground surfaces, turf in-fill, and road materials. Watching mountains of discarded tires become the very pavement under your feet or the playground your kids run on is a surprisingly powerful experience — a visit here turns an abstract concept like sustainability into something you can literally see and touch.

Natural Ventures Recycling (2904 W. 500 S., Salt Lake City) Start time: 11:15 am

Natural Ventures is a precious metals recycling company specializing in catalytic converters, automotive cores, and EV batteries, servicing the Rocky Mountain Region and beyond with a focus on cleaner, safer technologies. The facility recycles a wide range of non-ferrous metals including hybrid and electric vehicle batteries and e-scrap materials that are reshaping the future of the auto industry. For anyone curious about where EV batteries and precious metals actually go at the end of their life, Natural Ventures offers a fascinating, real-world look at the supply chain behind tomorrow's green economy.

Please wear closed toe shoes and bring your "RCU safety vest." If you don't have a vest, one can be provided. Bringing your own safety glasses makes it much easier as well.

Please sign up on eventbrite to attend. There is no charge for current RCU Members. For those not yet members of RCU, a fee of $25 gets you in the door.

If you're not yet an RCU member and are interested in attending any of the RCU events including the Fall Conference, Friday, November 13, 2026 in Utah County, visit the RCU website to learn more about RCU and the benefits of becoming an exclusive member.

See you next Thursday, April 9th at Liberty Tire and Natural Ventures Recycling!

01/07/2026

Never place batteries in your curbside bins, turn them in!

We’re on a mission to stop battery fires before they start. 🔥 Today we’re officially taking our new PSA campaign, “Skip the Bin — Turn Your Batteries In!” nationwide. 🔋

As dangerous battery fires rise across the country, our sanitation workers, firefighters, and neighborhoods are at risk. With the help of Woodsy Owl, we’re encouraging everyone to take simple steps to safely dispose of old batteries and keep our communities safe. 💚

To learn more about our national campaign visit: https://batterysafetynow.org/national-launch

07/12/2025

Charge your lithium batteries safely, and when it’s time to dispose of them- recycle them in approved drop off locations. Never place lithium batteries in your trash or curbside recycling bins- these are major sources of fires!🔥

04/24/2025

Great tour at the Geocycle / Holcim Cement plant in Croydon Utah! Amazing to see how they are using unwanted plastic streams as a fuel in the production of Cement.

11/15/2024

America Recycles Day RCU fall conference 2024!

11/15/2024

08/08/2024

Brad Morley was a huge part of RCU. Brad has been President, Past President,and board member for many years. His contribution to our organization is huge.

We send condolences to Brads family and and work family. He will be missed dearly!

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the unexpected passing of Brad Morley. We are devastated to lose such a remarkable man and leader. All of us left behind will work diligently to keep his dream and legacy thriving as we continue to function under the excellent leadership of his two partners Jason Dye and Curtis Nelson. Thank you for your love and support as we work through this difficult time. Please note that we will be closed August 9th.

Brad’s Obituary:
https://nelsonmortuary.com/obituaries/brad-morley

11/03/2023

Last chance to register for RCU's annual recycling and sustainability. Pricing increases at 12:30 pm today! Don't miss out on your chance to save your organization time and $'s!

Does your City, Business or organization want to save precious dollars? Does your organization value sustainability and extending resources? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you really should attend Utah's only recycling and sustainability conference.

11/01/2023

Check out Utah's only recycling and sustainability conference. Engage with industry experts, attend informative sessions, and network with like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating a sustainable future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, share ideas, and make a difference.

10/27/2023

Don't miss out on Utah's only Recycling and Sustainability conference taking place at the Miller Conference Center in Sandy, UT on Thursday, November 9th. That is truly a mouthful but you are promised a mindful experience when you join recyclers, waste haulers, businesses, communities and sustainability professionals.

Check out Utah's only recycling and sustainability conference. Engage with industry experts, attend informative sessions, and network with like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating a sustainable future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, share ideas, and make a difference.

10/20/2023

Free Cotopaxi backpack for those attending this year's RCU Annual Recycling and Sustainability Conference, Thursday, November 9th!

Donald Cherry, Executive Director of Corporate Sustainability and Diversity for USANA Health Sciences will be speaking at this year's conference. Donald will share the trends and issues taking place on the sustainability front world wide and out line how USANA is managing sustainability with great s...

10/19/2023

If you have anything to do with sustainability, you need to attend the RCU annual recycling and sustainability conference, Thursday, November 9th. Get ideas from experts in the field such as Donald Cherry, Exec Dir of Corp Sustainability & Diversity for USANA Health Sciences. Want to learn about recycling and understand recycling markets to determine if recycling is really worth it for your organization? Join us!

If you have anything to do with sustainability, you will want to attend the RCU annual recycling and sustainability conference, Thursday, November 9th. You will get some great ideas from experts in the field such as Donald Cherry, Executive Director of Corporate Sustainability and Diversity for USAN...