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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 159 am
CLINIC HOURS: 9 AM TO 5 PM

CDH's Family & Clinic Services will open at 9 am to allow for a staff meeting.

JULY 218am-5pm
SERV-SAFE FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

707 N. Armstrong Pl, Boise. Registration and payment are required. Learn More

AUG 20 8:30 am
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING

The next Board of Health meeting will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 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.