Recycling Centers in Post Falls, ID
Find drop-off recycling locations in Post Falls, Idaho. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Post Falls and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Post Falls: A Local Guide
Post Falls in Kootenai County has three recycling resources that serve different needs. The most full-featured public drop-off site is the Kootenai County Solid Waste Prairie Transfer Station at 15580 W Prairie Ave — open seven days a week, 8:00 AM until the gates close at 4:55 PM. It accepts general municipal waste, recyclables (aluminum cans, paper, cardboard, scrap metal, plastics #1 and #2), auto tires, C&D debris, used motor oil, CFL bulbs, rechargeable and auto batteries, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, used clothing, and wood waste. Household hazardous waste collection is available free every Friday and Saturday from 8 AM to 4 PM for Kootenai County residential customers, up to 10 gallons per visit.
For non-ferrous metal recycling — aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, and lead — Universal Metals LLC at 3626 W Seltice Way (Unit B) is a family-owned scrap buyer that pays competitive rates. Visits are by appointment only: Tuesday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM and Saturday 8 AM–2 PM. Book at universalmetalsllc.com or call/text (208) 777-5515. Ferrous (iron and steel) is not purchased — for that, bring material to the Prairie Transfer Station.
Coeur d'Alene Garbage / Post Falls Sanitation at 1820 ID-41 is primarily a curbside recycling hauler, not a walk-in drop-off facility. Residential customers in Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, and Rathdrum can subscribe to single-stream curbside collection accepting newspapers, cardboard, magazines, writing paper, aluminum cans, and #1 and #2 plastic bottles. Glass, plastic bags, styrofoam, and batteries are not accepted curbside. Call (208) 457-1820 to sign up.
Post Falls is part of the broader Coeur d'Alene metro area. Nearby recycling resources include the Coeur d'Alene and Hayden city pages, and you can browse the full Idaho recycling directory for additional options across Kootenai County.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Post Falls
Is there a public recycling drop-off open on weekends in Post Falls?
Yes. The Kootenai County Prairie Transfer Station at 15580 W Prairie Ave is open seven days a week, 8 AM to 5 PM (gate closes at 4:55 PM). Recyclables, scrap metal, tires, and more are accepted at no charge.
Where can I drop off household hazardous waste in Post Falls?
The Prairie Transfer Station hosts free HHW collection every Friday and Saturday, 8 AM–4 PM, for Kootenai County residential customers (limit 10 gallons per visit). This program is not available to businesses.
Where can I sell copper or aluminum scrap in Post Falls?
Universal Metals at 3626 W Seltice Way buys aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, and lead. Appointments are required — call or text (208) 777-5515 or book at universalmetalsllc.com. They do not buy ferrous metals (steel, iron).
Does CDA Garbage offer a recycling drop-off location in Post Falls?
No. Coeur d'Alene Garbage is a curbside recycling hauler, not a public drop-off site. For walk-in recycling, use the Kootenai County Prairie Transfer Station on Prairie Ave.