Recycling in Boise, ID

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Ada County Landfill: How Much Does it Cost? (opens in new tab) · Ada County
  • Only waste generated in Ada County is accepted at the Ada County Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The landfill takes applications for commercial accounts. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • General trash disposal costs a $15 minimum (up to 1,035 lbs.), then a per-ton rate ($34/ton from October 1, 2026). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Clean household cardboard can be dropped off free if no other trash is deposited; commercial cardboard is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires cost $5.25 each from October 1, 2026 (previously $5); tire-only loads pay only the tire fee, and more than 12 tires need prior authorization. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerated appliances cost $25.75 per unit from October 1, 2026, because of refrigerant handling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Ada County Landfill: Waste Diversion & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Ada County
  • The Recovery & Diversion Area takes e-waste, including TVs, monitors, printers, microwaves and phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Recovery & Diversion Area takes scrap metal such as appliances, grills and anything mostly metal (refrigerated items carry a fee). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Ada County Landfill: Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Ada County
  • Printers, microwaves and computers should go straight to the Diversion and Recovery Area, free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is no charge for household hazardous waste at the landfill HHW facility or the mobile collection sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The program is for all Ada County residents, with no fee for households; qualifying very small quantity generator businesses pay a fee by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Very small quantity generator businesses may use the program for a fee, by appointment, on Fridays at the landfill facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ada County household hazardous waste includes rechargeable batteries and e-waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mobile sites take up to 25 gallons or 25 items; larger loads go to the landfill facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Ada County Landfill: Ordinary Waste & Hard-to-Handle Items (opens in new tab) · Ada County
  • Mattresses can be landfilled but not recycled; metal frames go to the scrap pile, and 10 or more mattresses may incur the Hard-to-Handle rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Depositing 10 or more mattresses may incur the Hard-to-Handle rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Boise Curb It: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Boise
  • Latex and oil-based paints and stains are accepted, up to 25 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All battery types except alkaline are accepted; alkaline batteries go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Flat-screen TVs of any size and TVs under 27 inches (limit 2) are accepted; console, rear-projection and over-27-inch TVs must go to the Ada County Landfill Recovery and Diversion Area. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Console, rear-projection and over-27-inch TVs are not accepted at mobile sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computer equipment such as laptops, hard drives and monitors is accepted (limit 3). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Countertop microwaves are accepted; over-the-range microwaves must go to the landfill Recovery and Diversion area. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Audio/visual equipment (DVD players, VCRs, camcorders, cameras, radios) and cell phones are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Boise Curb It: Trash (bulky items) (opens in new tab) · City of Boise
  • Up to six bulky items per customer per year are collected free on request. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky items include furniture (couch, chair, dresser, bed frame, mattress/box spring) and appliances (refrigerator, freezer, air conditioner, dishwasher, water heater). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • After pickup, Freon is removed and appliances are recycled; appliances must be empty. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Request a bulky pickup by calling Republic Services at (208) 345-1266. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Boise Curb It: Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Boise
  • Flattened cardboard boxes go inside the Boise recycling cart or container. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential recycling serves single-family homes, duplexes and triplexes with curbside service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Extra recycling can go in a cardboard box no larger than 2 by 2 feet, labeled RECYCLING, with cardboard flattened. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Pacific Steel & Recycling: Boise (opens in new tab) · Pacific Steel & Recycling
  • Pacific Steel & Recycling is at 5120 Emerald Street, Boise, ID 83706, phone (208) 375-2131. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–noon. Checked October 26, 2026.

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