Recycling Centers in Jerome, ID
Find drop-off recycling locations in Jerome, Idaho. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Jerome 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 Jerome: A Local Guide
Jerome, Idaho has two distinct recycling operations that serve very different needs: Western Waste Services at 70 W Frontage Rd N is the city's contracted curbside recycling provider, accepting cardboard, aluminum, steel, and #1–#2 plastics both at the curb and as yard drop-offs Monday through Friday 7:30 AM–5 PM. Underwood Recycling LLC at 609 N Fir St is a dedicated scrap metal buyer — purchasing ferrous and non-ferrous metals, vehicles, copper, and appliances for cash, open Tuesday through Saturday 8 AM–5 PM.
Western Waste Services (phone 208-324-5849 or 208-734-6969) has provided waste and recycling services to south-central Idaho since 1997, covering Jerome, Gooding, Minidoka, Cassia, and Lincoln counties. Through the City of Jerome's blue-bin curbside program, residents get weekly pickup of clean cardboard, aluminum and tin cans, and #1–#2 plastic bottles and jugs. Residents who generate extra cardboard — say, after a move or appliance delivery — can also drop it off directly at the Western Waste yard without waiting for curbside day. Note that the company's website (gowesternwaste.com) was experiencing a TLS certificate error as of October 2026; call the office for the most current service details.
Underwood Recycling LLC (phone 208-324-7591) is a metals-only operation run by Christopher Underwood since 1998 — one of the older continuously operating recycling businesses in Jerome County. It pays cash for scrap steel, iron, copper, aluminum, tin, and zinc, and also accepts entire vehicles and appliances. It is not a general household recycling center; residents with cardboard, glass, or plastics should use Western Waste Services instead. The yard holds an A+ BBB rating (non-accredited). Scrap prices vary with commodity markets, so calling ahead to get a current quote before hauling a large load is worthwhile.
For broader recycling options in southern Idaho, check the Idaho recycling directory. The nearest city with additional recycling infrastructure is Twin Falls, about 11 miles south, which has multiple scrap yards and a Pacific Recycling drop-off. Kimberly is roughly 16 miles southeast. Both cities are accessible via US-93 and I-84.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Jerome
Does Jerome have a curbside recycling program, and who runs it?
Western Waste Services operates Jerome's city curbside recycling through blue bins. Accepted items include clean cardboard, paper, aluminum and tin cans, and #1–#2 plastic bottles. Contact them at 208-324-5849 to set up or inquire about service at your address.
Where can I sell a junk car or scrap metal in Jerome?
Underwood Recycling at 609 N Fir St buys vehicles, steel, iron, copper, and other metals for cash. Call 208-324-7591 for a quote. They are open Tuesday–Saturday 8 AM–5 PM.
Can I recycle glass bottles or electronics in Jerome?
Neither Jerome center listed here accepts glass or electronics. For those materials, the nearest verified options are in Twin Falls — Pacific Recycling at 1560 Eldridge Ave accepts a broader range of materials. Call ahead to confirm current acceptance policies.