Recycling Centers in Idaho: 115 Locations

Recycling in Idaho

Idaho has 115 recycling centers distributed across 33 cities, ranging from municipal drop-off sites and transfer stations to scrap metal yards and private e-waste processors. Recycling programs in Idaho are primarily county- and city-driven; the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) provides guidance and oversight but the state has no bottle-deposit (bottle bill) law. Idaho does have an electronics take-back statute — the Idaho Electronic Device Recycling Act (Title 39, Chapter 70, Idaho Code) — which requires manufacturers of covered electronic devices to offer free and convenient recycling options to Idaho consumers, though there is no statewide e-waste landfill ban and no extended producer responsibility (EPR) fee system.

The Treasure Valley anchors most of Idaho's recycling capacity. Boise leads the state with 24 centers, followed by Nampa with 13 and Idaho Falls with 11. Meridian has 7, while Twin Falls and Caldwell each list 6. Pocatello serves southeastern Idaho with 5 centers, and Coeur Dalene anchors the northern panhandle with 4.

Idaho residents recycle through curbside programs (available in Boise, Nampa, Meridian, and other larger cities), drop-off centers at county transfer stations, and manufacturer take-back events for electronics. The DEQ encourages diversion of hazardous materials — including batteries, used oil, and paint — through its universal waste guidance, and many county solid waste programs host periodic HHW collection events.

Top Cities by Number of Centers

Boise 24 Nampa 13 Idaho Falls 11 Meridian 7 Caldwell 6 Twin Falls 6 Pocatello 5 Coeur Dalene 4

All Cities in Idaho

Blackfoot 2 centers Boise 24 centers Bonners Ferry 1 center Burley 1 center Caldwell 6 centers Coeur Dalene 4 centers Garden City 3 centers Grand View 1 center Grangeville 2 centers Hailey 2 centers Hauser 1 center Heyburn 1 center Homedale 1 center Idaho Falls 11 centers Jerome 2 centers Kamiah 1 center Ketchum 1 center Kimberly 1 center Kooskia 1 center Kuna 1 center Lewiston 4 centers Mccall 1 center Meridian 7 centers Moscow 2 centers Mountain Home 3 centers Nampa 13 centers Paul 1 center Payette 1 center Pocatello 5 centers Post Falls 3 centers Preston 1 center Rexburg 1 center Twin Falls 6 centers

Recycling in Idaho — FAQ

Does Idaho have a bottle-deposit law?

No. Idaho does not have a beverage container deposit (bottle bill) law. There are no refundable deposits on cans or bottles sold in the state.

What is the Idaho Electronic Device Recycling Act?

Idaho's Electronic Device Recycling Act (Title 39, Chapter 70, Idaho Code) requires manufacturers of covered electronic devices — including computers, monitors, and televisions — to provide free and convenient recycling for Idaho consumers. However, Idaho has no statewide ban on landfilling consumer electronics and no EPR fee program.

Who oversees recycling in Idaho?

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) provides statewide guidance on solid waste and hazardous materials, but day-to-day recycling programs are run by cities and counties. Ada County, Canyon County, and Bonneville County operate the major transfer-station and drop-off networks serving the Treasure Valley and eastern Idaho.

Where are Idaho's biggest recycling hubs?

Boise is by far the largest hub with 24 listed centers. Nampa (13) and Idaho Falls (11) are the next-largest. Meridian (7), Twin Falls (6), Caldwell (6), Pocatello (5), and Coeur Dalene (4) serve their respective regions.