Garbage Pickup Boise [exclusive] May 2026

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The Boise Household Hazardous Waste Facility (located at the landfill) is free for residents. Save up your old paint cans, cleaning supplies, and dead batteries and drop them off on a Saturday morning. A Quick Reference Cheat Sheet | Item | Green (Trash) | Blue (Recycle) | Brown (Compost) | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | | Food scraps (meat/veggies) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | | Glass bottles/jars | ❌ | ✅* | ❌ | | Plastic clamshells (berries) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | | Pizza boxes (dirty) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | | Styrofoam | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | | Yard leaves/grass | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | garbage pickup boise

By following these guidelines, you’ll keep your neighborhood clean, help Boise reach its zero-waste goals, and never see that dreaded orange "Missed Pickup" tag on your handle again. Visit cityofboise