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Do I Have to Shovel My Sidewalk on the East Bench?
2026-11-09 · Delia Bayna, REALTOR® · eXp Realty, LLC | Luxury · 3 min read
The rule
Salt Lake City asks you to clear the sidewalk on every side of your home within 24 hours after the snow stops. That includes the side of a corner lot. To report a sidewalk that isn't cleared, call 801-535-7225.
What if shoveling is hard for me?
The city sends older adults to Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services for help: 385-468-3200. It's worth calling before the first big storm, not after.
What about the leaves?
There is no curbside leaf pickup in Salt Lake City. Leaves go in your brown compost cart, and you can ask for an extra cart at 801-535-6999.
Why this comes up on the East Bench
East Bench homes sit on the slopes below the foothills, so many have stairs, steep driveways and big yards. Winter makes those harder. When I work with someone thinking about downsizing, the driveway in January is often what starts the conversation. You don't have to leave the area you know to make life easier. My East Bench downsizing page has more.