Recycling Centers in Blackfoot, ID
Find drop-off recycling locations in Blackfoot, Idaho. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Blackfoot has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Blackfoot: A Local Guide
Blackfoot, the seat of Bingham County in southeast Idaho, sits along I-15 between Pocatello and Idaho Falls and is home to two distinctly different recycling and waste options about half a mile apart on the west side of town. One is a county-run transfer station that handles almost everything; the other is a private scrap metal yard that pays you for ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
The Bingham County Central Transfer Station at 251 N 690 W is the county's primary waste facility, open Monday through Saturday on a seasonal schedule: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM in summer (March–October) and 7:30 AM–4:30 PM in winter (November–February). The station accepts household solid waste, construction and demolition debris, scrap metal, yard waste, tires, appliances (free), refrigerators and A/C units (fee applies), vehicle batteries (free), fluorescent bulbs, used motor oil and antifreeze, and paint. Fees are charged by weight — household trash runs $76/ton with a $5 minimum; C&D debris is $30/ton. All loads must be tarped. Seniors 65+ receive one free bag per visit. Commercial customers must arrive by 4:00 PM year-round. The facility is closed Sundays.
Millcreek Metals at 182 N 760 W is a scrap metal buy-back facility that pays per-pound for aluminum, copper, brass, steel, and iron. Small loads (under 500 lbs) pull directly to building doors; large steel loads use the on-site truck scale. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM — closed weekends. Note that the Saturday-open Millcreek Metals location is the Idaho Falls yard, not Blackfoot. Millcreek does not accept glass, paper, plastics, or electronics; it also does not resell auto parts to the public. A Recycling Rewards program is available for frequent customers and the company offers container rental for businesses.
For additional recycling needs in the region — including electronics or household hazardous waste events — Bingham County residents can check the county solid waste page at binghamid.gov. Neighboring communities with their own facilities include Pocatello to the south and Idaho Falls to the north. The full list of Idaho recycling centers by city is available on the state page.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Blackfoot
Does the Bingham County Transfer Station accept refrigerators and old appliances?
Yes. Standard appliances and water heaters are accepted at no charge at the Bingham County Central Transfer Station. Refrigeration units containing freon cost $25 per item and window A/C units or compact fridges are $20 per item. Vehicle batteries are also accepted free of charge.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Blackfoot?
Millcreek Metals at 182 N 760 W pays per pound for aluminum, copper, brass, steel, and iron. Small loads go straight to the floor scale; large steel loads use the truck scale. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. The county transfer station also accepts scrap metal, though it disposes of it rather than buying it.
Is Millcreek Metals open on Saturdays in Blackfoot?
No. Millcreek Metals' Blackfoot location is closed Saturday and Sunday — open weekdays only, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. If you need weekend service, the Idaho Falls location is open Saturdays 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. The Bingham County Transfer Station is open Saturdays and takes scrap metal as part of general drop-off.
Are there electronics or hazardous waste recycling options in Blackfoot?
The Bingham County Central Transfer Station accepts fluorescent bulbs, motor oil, antifreeze, and paint, but dedicated electronics and HHW collection events vary. Check binghamid.gov/departments/solidwaste for current event schedules. Nearby Pocatello and Idaho Falls have additional e-waste and HHW options.