SOLID WASTE
Solid waste can have properties that make it potentially harmful to human health and the environment. Central District Health provides review and approval of proposed solid waste facilities and conducts inspections of solid waste facilities.
Solid Waste Contacts by County
- Ada County Solid Waste Management | 208-577-4725
- Boise City Public Works | 208-374-3901; TTY Relay: 800-377-3529
- Boise, Meridian, Star and Garden City trash services: Republic Services | 208-345-1265 (Trash Schedule)
- Unincorporated Ada County trash services: Hardin Sanitation | 208-642-2629
- Eagle & South Ada Waste Services | 208-939-6813
- Kuna – J&M Sanitation | 208-922-3313
- Meridian – Republic Services | 208-888-3999
- Boise County Solid Waste Management | 208-793-2447
- Elmore County waste / trash services – Republic Services | 208-345-1265
- Mountain Home Trash and Recycling | 208-345-1265
- Valley County Solid Waste Management | 208-634-7712
- Cascade / Donnelly / McCall trash services – Lake Shore Disposal | 208-634-7176
See Where Do I Take It? / What Can I dispose Of? in the FAQs for links to disposal sites in our region.
Solid Waste Guidance and Forms
Household Hazardous Waste
Many products used for cleaning, home improvements, automobile maintenance, and lawn and garden care contain ingredients that can harm human health and the environment. Properly disposing of these hazardous products will keep our community safe and clean.
Do not throw hazardous waste in with your trash, recycling or compost. See Where Do I Take It? ? What Can I dispose Of? in the FAQs for links to disposal sites in our region.
FAQS
How do I dispose of medical waste?
Commercial businesses must follow proper waste management procedures to dispose of medical waste. See the Regulated Medical Waste Management and Disposal Guidance from DEQ.
Household medical waste and sharps can be disposed of in your regular trash:
- Household medical waste such as soiled bandages, dressings, gloves, and other soiled materials should be placed in a plastic bag and securely fastened before being placed in your garbage can.
- Medications – Old and unused medicines should not be dumped down drains or toilets. They can be dropped off at some pharmacies who provide a medication deposit box and local Police or Sheriff’s offices.
- Idaho Office of Drug Policy’s map of locations.
- Curb It Boise’s list of locations.
- Sharps – Household sharps (needles, syringes, and razor blades) are not technically considered hazardous waste. Please place them securely into a rigid plastic container (like an empty laundry soap bottle), tape the lid securely, label and deposit in your curbside garbage. Sharps can also be directly deposited at:
- CDH Boise location (Armstrong Pl., when looking at the building, the far left hand side)
- CDH Mountain Home location (E. 8th St., out front of the clinic)
- Meridian Transfer Station’s sharps drop-off area during regular hours. For Meridian residents only.
- Questions?
- Ada County Landfill: (208) 577-4725, solidwaste@adacounty.id.gov
- Central District Health: (208) 375-5211
Where do I take it? / What can I dispose of?
- Ada County | Ada County Solid Waste Management
- Ada County Landfill’s HHW Collection Facility: 10300 Seaman’s Gulch Road, Boise. Open Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed holidays.
- Ada County mobile sites (See link for locations and times)
- Boise City -Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) / Boise City – Household Hazardous Waste Calendar
- Curb It| Boise City – Collection Sites
- Boise County | Boise County Solid Waste Department
- Garden Valley Transfer Site, 466 Middle Fork Road – open Tuesday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. / 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 1 to September 30
- Horseshoe Bend Transfer Station, 203 Old Emmett Road – open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Idaho City Transfer Site, 900 Centerville Road – open Wednesday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Lowman Transfer Site, 21 Richards Creek Road – open Thursday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Elmore County | Bennett Road Transfer Station/landfill – open Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed holidays.
- Valley County | Valley County Transfer Station / Recycling Center: 240 Spink Lane, Donnelly – open open Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed holidays.
Where can I take old medication?
Refer to the Year-Round Prescription Drug Disposal Locations on the Idaho Office of Drug Policy website for a list and map of locations near you.
CONTACT
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Environmental Health
208-327-7499
Ada & Boise Counties 208-375-7499
Elmore County 208-587-4407
Valley County 208-634-7194