Recycling in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d'Alene residents get single-stream curbside recycling with city sanitation service (Coeur d'Alene Garbage); the city sends batteries to Kootenai County's transfer stations, including the Ramsey Transfer Station on N Ramsey Road. St. Vinny's thrift store on E Walnut Ave takes donated furniture.
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Services for Coeur d'Alene residents
- Kootenai County Solid Waste transfer stations (Ramsey and Prairie)Kootenai County
- Kootenai County Household Hazardous Waste collection (Ramsey and Prairie transfer stations)Kootenai County
- Coeur d'Alene curbside recycling (Coeur d'Alene Garbage / Republic Services)Coeur d'Alene
- St. Vinny's Thrift Store, Coeur d'Alene (St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho)Coeur d'Alene
Where this information comes from (22)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Kootenai County Solid Waste Handbook (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Kootenai County
- Residents who have paid the annual Kootenai County solid waste residential fee can use the transfer stations; staff ask for proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The transfer stations have separate areas for wood, tires, metal, refrigerators/air conditioners, motor oil, HHW, electronics, recyclables, inert material and general refuse. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kootenai County Solid Waste: Recycling (opens in new tab) · Kootenai County
- The transfer stations recycle automobile and rechargeable household batteries and corrugated cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Automobile and household batteries cannot be accepted from commercial sources. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Remove packing and flatten boxes before bringing them. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kootenai County Solid Waste Fee Schedule, effective 1/1/2025 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Kootenai County
- Recycling: first 2,000 lbs free; $11.80 per ton over 2,000 lbs (fee schedule table). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential: additional tire without rim $5.00 each; tire on rim $5.00 each (fee schedule table). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kootenai County Solid Waste: Tires (opens in new tab) · Kootenai County
- Residential customers may dispose of up to 8 regular-sized vehicle tires free; tires on rims are charged to everyone. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kootenai County Solid Waste: Metal (opens in new tab) · Kootenai County
- The transfer stations accept almost any metal item up to 10 feet long and 4 feet wide, including household appliances, bicycles and lawnmowers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kootenai County Solid Waste: Refrigerators (opens in new tab) · Kootenai County
- Staff decommission refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and water coolers brought in by residential customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Remove all food from refrigerators and freezers before drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kootenai County Solid Waste: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Kootenai County
- Large bulky items such as furniture and appliances must be taken to a transfer station (not the rural sites). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances, furniture, vehicle batteries and tires are not covered by the residential solid waste fee and may be subject to additional charges. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kootenai County Solid Waste: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Kootenai County
- Residents of Kootenai County may drop off up to 10 gallons of HHW per collection day free; residential customers only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Kootenai County Solid Waste: Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · Kootenai County
- Paint is listed among common household hazardous wastes accepted on collection days. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Coeur d'Alene: Sanitation Service (opens in new tab) · City of Coeur d'Alene
- Residential service includes one garbage container and one single-stream recycle container; recycling is collected every other week. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Coeur d'Alene: Curbside Recycling Guidelines (opens in new tab) · City of Coeur d'Alene
- Flattened cardboard boxes are acceptable in the city curbside recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Batteries are prohibited in the city curbside recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Pizza boxes and wax- or food-soiled items are not accepted in the cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
- St. Vinny's of North Idaho: Thrift Stores (opens in new tab) · St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho
- St. Vinny's thrift store at 108 E Walnut Ave, Coeur d'Alene is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- St. Vinny's takes donations of gently used clothing, furniture and household goods. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReSupply home pickup for larger donations such as furniture carries a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
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