Recycling Centers in Hailey, ID
Find drop-off recycling locations in Hailey, Idaho. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Hailey 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 Hailey: A Local Guide
Hailey, Idaho is home to two important solid waste and recycling facilities, both located at 110 Ohio Gulch Rd — though they are operated separately and serve different purposes. The Blaine County Recycle Center (208-788-0880) is a free, county-operated multi-stream drop-off that accepts clean sorted recyclables: paper and newspaper, corrugated cardboard, glass, aluminum and tin cans, plastics #1–5 (no black plastic), plastic film, car and household batteries, electronics (anything with a cord), used motor oil, and paint. The Ohio Gulch Transfer Station (208-788-2351), operated by Southern Idaho Solid Waste (SISW), handles everything else — household garbage, construction and demolition debris, tires, Freon-containing appliances, and septage — on a fee schedule based on weight.
Both facilities share the same Monday–Saturday, 8 AM–5 PM hours and are closed on Sundays. The key distinction for residents: if you have clean, sorted recyclables, head to the Blaine County Recycle Center side at no charge. If you have mixed trash, construction debris, bulky white goods, or hazardous waste, use the SISW transfer station side and expect per-ton fees. In-county Blaine County customers receive free drop-off for e-waste, scrap metal, HHW, and batteries at the transfer station as well — a significant benefit for the Wood River Valley community.
Hailey practices multi-stream recycling, meaning materials must be separated into their designated bins at the Recycle Center — mixed or contaminated loads are turned away. Items not accepted at the Recycle Center include Styrofoam, plastics #6–7, black plastic, PVC, CDs/DVDs, waxed cardboard, and food-soiled containers such as pizza boxes. For these materials, check SISW for guidance or hold them for a special collection event.
The Wood River Valley's other communities — Ketchum and Bellevue — also have satellite recycling drop bins managed by Blaine County. If you are visiting from outside the area, note that out-of-county customers at the SISW transfer station pay approximately double the in-county rate. For broader Idaho recycling resources, the state DEQ maintains a statewide materials directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Hailey
Is drop-off recycling free at the Blaine County Recycle Center in Hailey?
Yes. The Blaine County Recycle Center at 110 Ohio Gulch Rd charges nothing for standard recyclables — paper, cardboard, glass, cans, plastics #1–5, batteries, electronics, motor oil, and paint (paint has a household quantity limit). It is open Monday–Saturday, 8 AM–5 PM.
Does the Ohio Gulch Transfer Station accept household hazardous waste year-round?
Yes. The Ohio Gulch Transfer Station accepts HHW, e-waste, scrap metal, and batteries at no charge for in-county Blaine County customers any open day (Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM) — not just at special events.
What plastics does the Hailey recycling center accept?
The Blaine County Recycle Center takes plastics #1 through #5 only. Black plastic, plastics #6 and #7, Styrofoam, PVC, and conduit are not accepted. All plastics must be clean and sorted.
Can I drop off construction debris in Hailey?
Yes, at the Ohio Gulch Transfer Station run by SISW. Construction and demolition debris is accepted at $36.00/ton with a $5.00 minimum for in-county customers. Call (208) 788-2351 for current pricing before your trip.