Recycling Centers in Mountain Home, ID
Find drop-off recycling locations in Mountain Home, Idaho. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Mountain Home, Idaho can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Mountain Home: A Local Guide
Mountain Home, Idaho — home of Elmore County and Mountain Home Air Force Base — has three facilities that handle waste and recycling in notably different ways. None of them is a one-stop shop: for the best outcome, match your material to the right facility before you load up the truck.
United Metals Recycling at 2210 Sunset Strip Suite B is a scrap metal buyer that pays market rates for copper, aluminum, brass, radiators, electric motors, catalytic converters, and end-of-life electronics. Open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, closed weekends. If you have a load of scrap metal or old appliances that contain metal, United Metals will typically pay you — so it costs nothing and you leave with cash. Call (208) 587-7511 to ask about current prices or confirm what they're taking. Neighboring communities like Boise and Nampa have additional scrap facilities if United Metals cannot accommodate a particular material.
For general household waste, construction debris, tires, and yard cleanup, the Bennett Road Transfer Station at 6100 SE County Landfill Road is the county's primary disposal site, open Monday–Saturday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Elmore County residents receive the first 2,000 pounds of household waste free each calendar year; after that, the rate is $20 per ton. Yard waste (tree limbs, leaves, grass clippings) and scrap metal are always free. Tires cost $3 each without rims, $4 with rims. Appliances containing freon — refrigerators, freezers, and AC units — are accepted for a $25 refrigerant-removal fee. Hazardous waste and dead livestock are not accepted; construction trucks must arrive by 3:00 PM.
Republic Services of Idaho at 4707 Old U.S. 30 is the local dispatch and operations office for residential and commercial curbside collection — not a walk-in drop-off center. If you subscribe to Republic Services for garbage and recycling pickup, this is the local contact. For special pickups (bulk items, extra loads) call (208) 345-1265. For state recycling resources, visit the Idaho recycling guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Mountain Home
Can you turn in cans for money in Idaho / Mountain Home?
Yes. Idaho does not have a bottle-deposit law, so cans are not redeemed at a fixed price, but United Metals Recycling in Mountain Home pays market rates for aluminum. Bring clean, separated aluminum cans and other non-ferrous metals to their yard at 2210 Sunset Strip Suite B, Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM. Prices fluctuate with commodity markets — call (208) 587-7511 for current aluminum prices before you go.
What items are not accepted for recycling in Mountain Home, Idaho?
The Bennett Road Transfer Station does not accept household hazardous waste (paints, chemicals, motor oil, pesticides) or dead livestock. United Metals Recycling does not take cardboard, glass, or mixed plastics — only metals and electronics. Republic Services is a curbside hauler, not a drop-off site. There is currently no free public drop-off for mixed cardboard or glass in Mountain Home; contact the City of Mountain Home at (208) 587-2142 about any city-run programs.
What can be recycled in Idaho curbside programs?
Curbside recycling in Mountain Home is handled through Republic Services under a municipal or residential contract. Accepted materials typically include paper, cardboard, aluminum and steel cans, and plastic bottles and jugs — but the exact list varies by contract. Call Republic Services at (208) 345-1265 to confirm what is accepted at your specific address. For metal recycling beyond curbside, use United Metals Recycling.
Can you throw away styrofoam in the recycle bin in Mountain Home?
No. Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene, EPS) is not accepted in standard curbside recycling bins in Mountain Home. It is also not accepted at United Metals or the Bennett Road Transfer Station as a recyclable. Styrofoam should go in the regular trash. Some retailers (such as appliance stores) collect foam packing material internally — check with the store when making a purchase. For a broader state perspective, visit the Idaho recycling guide.