Recycling Centers in Boise, ID
Find drop-off recycling locations in Boise, Idaho. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Boise has 24 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 Boise: A Local Guide
Boise backs its curbside service with a deep network of 24 listed recycling centers, scrap yards and reuse stores. Household recycling runs through the City of Boise's Curb It program, operated with Republic Services: recycling is collected every other week in a dedicated cart on the same weekday as your weekly trash and compost. Compost collection is widely used across the city, so most Boise households sort into three carts. Check your collection day and accepted items on the city's site, and see more Idaho communities on our Idaho recycling hub.
For the items that do not belong in the cart, Boise's listed centers fill the gaps. Scrap metal is bought at yards including United Metals Recycling and Tnt Auto Salvage, both open to the public. The transfer station and landfill handle larger loads at Republic Services Boise Transfer Station and the Ada County Landfill, and reuse options like Second Chance Building Materials Center keep usable goods out of the waste stream. Accepted grades, prices and hours vary, so call ahead.
If you are closer to another Treasure Valley or southern Idaho city, each has its own listings: Meridian, Nampa (13 centers), Caldwell, Twin Falls and Idaho Falls. You can also browse every community on the Idaho state hub to find the closest drop-off for your material.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Boise
How does curbside recycling work in Boise?
The City of Boise's Curb It program, run with Republic Services, collects recycling every other week in a dedicated cart on the same weekday as your weekly trash and compost. Carts come in several sizes, and compost service is optional but widely used. Look up your collection day and accepted items on the Curb It pages at cityofboise.org.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Boise?
Public scrap yards in Boise include United Metals Recycling and Tnt Auto Salvage, which accept scrap metal from the public. Payment and accepted grades vary, so call ahead for current pricing and whether an ID is required.
Where do I take large loads or appliances in Boise?
For bulky loads, the Ada County Landfill and the Republic Services Boise Transfer Station handle larger drop-offs. Fees depend on material and weight, so confirm rates and hours before you haul a load.
Can I recycle building materials in Boise?
Yes. Second Chance Building Materials Center accepts reusable building materials for resale, diverting them from the landfill. Contact them directly to confirm what they are currently taking before dropping off.