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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 48AM-5PM
HOLIDAY CLOSURE

In observance of Independence Day, Central District Health will be closed all day on Monday, July 4th. We will reopen at 8 AM on Tuesday, July 5th.

JULY 68AM-5PM
SERVSAFE COURSE

Attend a food safety course designed to provide food service managers with the knowledge necessary to meet state and national standards. Learn More.

AUG 19 8:30 AM
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING

The next Board of Health meeting will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 8:30 am at 707 N. Armstrong Pl, Boise. The Board Meeting schedule is posted inside CDH Headquarters and on the Board Meetings page, HERE. View past meetings via YouTube.