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What Can I Dispose Of?

Central District Health provides a list of household hazardous waste products that should be taken to collection facilities for disposal.

Automotive Products

  • Used Motor Oil
  • Antifreeze
  • Old Gasoline

Batteries

  • All Types

Paints & Stains

  • Latex & Oil-based Paints
  • Solvents
  • Paint Thinners
  • Wood Stains

Yard & Garden Products

  • Pesticides/Herbicides
  • Garden Chemicals
  • Pool/Spa Chemicals

Household Products

  • Aerosols
  • Household Cleaners
  • Laundry Products

Mercury

  • Fluorescent Light Tubes
  • Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)
  • Thermostats
  • Thermometers

Electronics

  • Computers
  • Printers
  • Televisions
  • Fax Machines
  • Cell Phones

Pharmaceuticals

  • Expired Prescriptions
  • Over-the-counter Drugs

Mystery Wastes

  • If you don't know what it is, we'll still take it!

Resources

Where Do I Take It?

Drug Drop Off Programs


The cities of Boise, Meridian and Eagle offer a way to dispose of unused and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. Drop them off at the police department.

Boise City Police - Boise City Hall West | 333 N. Mark Stall Place 83704

  • 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Public Service Information Center Lobby, Building #1 | 7225 Barrister Dr. 83704

  • 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

Garden City Police Department | 301 E 50th 83714

  • 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

Meridian Police Department | 1401 E Watertower Lane 83642

  • 8 am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Eagle Police Department - Eagle Fire & Police Safety Building | 1119 E. State St., Suite 240, 260

  • 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

Star Police Department | 10769 W. State St.

  • 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

Contact

Solid Waste Contacts

upcoming events

JULY 144 pm
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING

Meeting to be held via video conference. Public may view through the CDH YouTube page.
View upcoming agendas HERE
Note: The Board of Health will meet every Tuesday at 4 p.m. via teleconference unless otherwise indicated to discuss COVID-19 developments.

Serving You During COVID-19

Some CDH events, meetings, and gatherings may still be postponed at this time. Please call us at 208-375-5211 with questions about a specific meeting or gathering. CDH is open and offering services, including food and septic permit applications and processing, primary care clinic appointments (non-respiratory-related).

Call to make a clinic appointment: 208-327-7400

Learn more about how we're serving you during COVID-19 HERE.