Boise, ID trash pickup schedule
Boise trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: Republic Services City of Boise 'Curb It' program (Public Works) with Republic Services as the city's service provider for trash, recycling, glass and compost carts; city Utility Billing handles accounts and carts. Residential curbside service covers single-family homes, duplexes and triplexes; apartments/condos follow their property's arrangements.2313 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling every other week, on your trash day, yard waste weekly, on your trash day234 |
| Set out | by 6:00 a.m.; remove from street within 24 hours; cart against the curb or along the alley, handle toward the residence, 3 ft from other objects2 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: republicservices.com. App: Republic Services collection day map2 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Mon-Wed unchanged; Thu pickups on Fri Nov 27, Fri pickups on Sat Nov 28.10 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 6 listed (hours and fees).
Boise holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Collection is delayed one day for pickups on or after New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas in that week, when the holiday falls on a weekday; no change if the holiday falls on a weekend. Stated by the city for trash (Trash page) and recycling (Recycling page and 2026 calendar); Republic's Boise page states the same rule for pickups in general. The Compost page has no separate holiday statement.231013 |
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| Official notice | cityofboise.org2 |
| Calendar url | cityofboise.org10 |
| Note 2027 | No 2027 calendar published as of 2026-10-30; the rule applies (New Year's Day 2027 is a Friday). |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday holiday: Thu pickups moved to Fri, Fri to Sat Jan 3 (Saturday shaded on the calendar).10 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Monday holiday: the whole week moves one day later, Fri to Sat May 30.10 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | No change | July 4, 2026 is a Saturday: weekend holiday, no change (the week of Jul 6 shows Mon-Fri only).10 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | Monday holiday: the whole week moves one day later, Fri to Sat Sep 12.10 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Mon-Wed unchanged; Thu pickups on Fri Nov 27, Fri pickups on Sat Nov 28.10 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Mon-Thu unchanged; Fri pickups on Sat Dec 26.10 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Boise
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online2 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call Republic Services at (208) 345-1266 to request a bulky item pickup; place items at the curb or in the alley2 |
| Limits | up to six bulky items per customer per year2 |
| Fees | free2 |
| Accepted | |
| Not accepted | Not published by the city (official page) |
Recycling in Boise
| Pickup | every other week, on your trash day3 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream (blue cart; glass separate)3 |
| Glass | not accepted in recycling cart; optional curbside glass-only cart ($9.68/month, every four weeks) or free drop-off sites3 |
| Plastics | #1 and #2 bottles, jars and jugs plus #5 food tubs; #4-7 only in Hefty ReNew orange bags3 |
Accepted
Programs
- Curbside glass cart: 65-gallon, $9.68/month, collected every four weeks; bottles, jars and Pyrex (no lids)5
- Free glass drop-off sites, open 7 days (please use before 10 p.m.)5
- Hefty ReNew orange bags for plastics #4-7 placed in the recycling cart; Hefty ends the program June 20273
- Extra recycling: labeled box up to 2x2 ft or 20-32 gal can marked RECYCLING; second recycling cart under $3/month3
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes: green-lidded compost cart (yard trimmings + food scraps)4 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round4 |
| How often | weekly, on your trash day4 |
| Rules | leaves, grass, garden trimmings, branches cut to fit the cart; overflow in paper leaf bags, up to 10 per week, set 3 ft from the cart; no plastic bags (except BPI-certified liners), pet waste, rocks/sod/soil, ashes, most compostable takeout ware4 |
| Food scraps | accepted in the compost cart (incl. meat, dairy, bones); free Food Scrap Drop Off Program for residents without a cart4 |
| Christmas trees | Last published season 2025-26: cut live trees to fit the compost cart; without a cart, free drop-off at Ada County Landfill (10300 N Seamans Gulch Rd) Dec 26, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026; flocked trees go in the trash. 2026-27 dates not yet published.7 |
| Leaf collection | Leaves go in the compost cart plus up to 10 paper leaf bags weekly, no end date; free leaf drop-off (paper bags only) at eight sites Oct 27 - Dec 12 (Ada County Landfill Oct 5 - Dec 12); the page gives no year (live on 2026-10-30): Elm Grove, Cassia, Kristin Armstrong, Willow Lane, Borah and Fairmont parks, Joplin Road Compost Pick-Up Site, Ada County Landfill8 |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Household Hazardous Waste Facility at Ada County Landfill
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 10300 N Seamans Gulch Rd (Ada County Landfill) · Map6 |
| Hours | Fridays and Saturdays 8 a.m.-6 p.m.6 |
| Fees | free for residents6 |
| Who can use it | residents6 |
HHW Mobile Collection Sites (city calendar)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | rotating sites, see cityofboise.org6 |
| Hours | per calendar6 |
| Fees | free6 |
| Who can use it | residents only; small loads of about 25 items6 |
Glass drop-off sites (city collection map)
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | multiple, see cityofboise.org5 |
| Hours | 7 days a week (use before 10 p.m.)5 |
| Fees | free5 |
Joplin Road Compost Pick Up Site (finished compost)
| Type | Compost / yard waste site |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 12142 Joplin Rd, Boise, ID 83714 · Map4 |
| Hours | Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.4 |
| Fees | free, 2 cubic yards per household per year4 |
| Who can use it | households in the compost program4 |
Boise Transfer Station (Republic Services)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | hauler (Republic Services) |
| Address | 4485 S Curtis Rd, Boise, ID 83705; 208-319-2615 · Map14 |
| Hours | Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day14 |
| Fees | 2026 (from Jan 1, 2026): trash (MSW) $33.45/cu yd; C&D/wood waste $36.65/cu yd; dirt/soil/sod and roofing shingles $83.75/cu yd; green waste and wood/chips $33.45/cu yd; refrigerant appliance $39.05 each; weigh-only $9.35; uncovered/unsecured load surcharge $27.55; hard-to-handle items +$7.00 per cu yd/ton; scrap metal, washers, dryers and cardboard free; no tires or batteries14 |
Ada County Landfill
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 10300 N Seamans Gulch Rd, Boise, ID 83714; 208-577-4725 · Map13 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Notes | General landfill hours/fees not confirmed. Address also on the city Christmas-tree page. |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | mailto:[email protected] (email Republic Services) or call (208) 345-12661 |
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| Phone | Republic Services (missed pickups, bulky items) (208) 345-1266, [email protected]; City Utility Billing (bills, carts) (208) 608-7460; Curb It team (208) 608-71361 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | cityofboise.org1 |
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All Idaho cities: Idaho trash pickup schedules.
Boise trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Boise?
Trash is collected weekly. Boise does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s hauler’s address lookup (republicservices.com) or the Republic Services collection day map app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Boise?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Mon-Wed unchanged; Thu pickups on Fri Nov 27, Fri pickups on Sat Nov 28.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Boise?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Mon-Thu unchanged; Fri pickups on Sat Dec 26.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Boise?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday holiday: Thu pickups moved to Fri, Fri to Sat Jan 3 (Saturday shaded on the calendar).
How do I get rid of bulky items in Boise?
On-call pickup: call or book online. Call Republic Services at (208) 345-1266 to request a bulky item pickup; place items at the curb or in the alley Fees: free.
Does Boise recycle glass?
Glass: not accepted in recycling cart; optional curbside glass-only cart ($9.68/month, every four weeks) or free drop-off sites.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Boise?
Use the city’s online form () or call Republic Services (missed pickups, bulky items) (208) 345-1266, [email protected]; City Utility Billing (bills, carts) (208) 608-7460; Curb It team (208) 608-7136.
Sources
- 1 Curb ItCity · cityofboise.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 TrashCity · cityofboise.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 RecyclingCity · cityofboise.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 CompostCity · cityofboise.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 GlassCity · cityofboise.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Household Hazardous WasteCity · cityofboise.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Christmas TreesCity · cityofboise.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 LeavesCity · cityofboise.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Ada County LandfillCounty · adacounty.id.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 2026 Curb It Recycle Calendar (updated, image PDF)City · cityofboise.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 2026 Curb It Recycle Calendar (older copy on Printable Resources; superseded)City · cityofboise.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Boise City Glass Collection Calendar 2026City · cityofboise.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 Republic Services of Boise, IDContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 14 2026 Republic Services Transfer Station Rates, Boise (image PDF)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 15 Curb It Printable ResourcesCity · cityofboise.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 16 Curb It Drop-Off MapCity · cityofboise.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 17 Republic Services schedule lookupContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
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