Shred Nations (inside PostNet)
Listing reviewed: Utah recycling directory
Contact and location
- Address: 3556 S 5600 W Ste 1, Salt Lake City, UT, 84120
- Website: www.shrednations.com/dropoff/location/salt-lake-
- County: Salt Lake
- Program type: National Program
Services offered
• Recycling
About this listing
Shred Nations (inside PostNet) operates as an electronics recycling drop-off in Salt Lake City, UT, listed in eCycling Central's directory of Utah recycling locations.
Services offered
Recycling
What it costs
This is a national program drop-off. National programs typically accept the manufacturer's own brand free of charge, with fees on third-party items or oversized goods (CRT monitors, large appliances). Confirm pricing with the location before drop-off.
Utah e-waste law
Utah's Electronic Waste Recycling Program (Utah Code 19-6-808 to 19-6-818) (2011) governs how electronics must be disposed of in this state. The law uses an manufacturer registration and covers computers, computer peripherals, video display devices.
Fee structure: Free at participating manufacturer sites
Penalty for illegal disposal: Up to $10,000 per day per violation
Key requirements: Manufacturers selling in Utah must register, report, and offer free residential takeback.
Source: Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Waste Management.
What can be recovered from your e-waste
Material composition varies by device, but the typical recoverable yields look like this:
- Solar panel (22000g typical) - recoverable: 0.0g gold, 16.5g silver, 280g copper, 1850g aluminium
- LED light bulb (60g typical) - recoverable: 0.001g gold, 0.01g silver, 2.5g copper, 18g aluminium
- Air conditioner (50000g typical) - recoverable: 0.0g gold, 0.2g silver, 4500g copper, 8500g aluminium
Source: Cucchiella et al. (2015) Recycling of WEEEs; Umicore Precious Metals Recovery datasheets; UNEP Recycling From E-Waste to Resources.
Before you visit
**Quick checklist before you go:** confirm the location's hours by phone, back up and erase any device with storage, separate batteries from devices, and verify whether the site charges for items like CRT monitors or microwaves. Drop-off rules can change without notice.
Per the UN Global E-Waste Monitor 2024, the world generated 62 million tonnes of e-waste in 2022 - only 22.3% was formally collected and recycled. Drop-off points like this one are how that number moves.
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Listing reviewed: April 2026 - sourced from eCycling Central's directory of US recycling locations.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shred Nations (inside PostNet) located?
Shred Nations (inside PostNet) is located at 3556 S 5600 W Ste 1, Salt Lake City, UT, 84120.
Does Shred Nations (inside PostNet) accept electronics for recycling?
Services offered: • Recycling
How do I contact Shred Nations (inside PostNet)?
Visit http://www.shrednations.com/dropoff/location/salt-lake- for contact information.