Boise Trash Pickup, Recycling & Compost Schedule 2026
This resident-first Boise guide explains the exact workflow: find your Republic Services collection day, know what happens on holidays, set carts out correctly, use overflow stickers, schedule large items, sort blue-cart recycling, use the green compost cart, drop off glass and household hazardous waste, and report missed pickup without wasting time.
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Boise trash pickup schedule garbage collection is based on your address in the Republic Services schedule tool. Trash is collected weekly on your designated trash day. Recycling is collected every other week on that designated day. Compost is collected weekly year-round.
Set trash, recycling and compost carts out by 6:00 AM, keep carts at least three feet apart, and remove carts from the street within 24 hours. For missed trash, recycling, glass or compost pickup, contact Republic Services at 208-345-1266 or csidaho@republicservices.com.
Boise Trash Pickup Day Lookup — Use Republic Services by Address
For Boise residents, the most accurate schedule is the Republic Services address lookup. The City of Boise Curb It pages explain the program rules, but your exact collection day and recycling week come from the Republic schedule tool.
Enter your Boise service address
Use the Republic Services schedule page, not a screenshot from another neighborhood. Boise has address-based collection days.
Save the trash day first
Trash pickup is weekly. This is the anchor day for recycling and compost planning.
Confirm the recycling week
Recycling is every other week. If you put the blue cart out on the wrong week, trash and compost may be collected but recycling may stay behind.
Check holiday weeks
Boise collection is delayed one day for the week following certain weekday holidays. Weekend holidays do not change the schedule.
Resident shortcut: Check your address in the Republic schedule tool, then add separate phone reminders for weekly trash, weekly compost and every-other-week recycling.
Open Schedule ToolBoise Cart Set-Out Rules — What to Do Before 6 AM
Many missed pickups are not true missed pickups. They happen because the cart was blocked, placed too late, too close to another cart, or filled with the wrong material. Boise’s strictest resident rule is simple: place the right cart out by 6:00 AM with three feet of clearance.
- Set carts out by 6:00 AM on collection day.
- Place carts against the curb or along the alley.
- Keep the handle pointing toward your residence.
- Keep carts at least three feet from each other and from mailboxes, parked cars, fire hydrants, utility poles and low branches.
- Remove carts from the street within 24 hours.
- Use the correct cart: gray for trash, blue for recycling, green lid for compost.
- Do not block sidewalks with carts.
- Do not put hot ashes into trash carts.
- Do not put hazardous waste in trash or recycling carts.
- Do not bag mixed recyclables in plastic bags.
- Do not put glass in the blue recycling cart.
- Do not place extra trash bags directly at the curb.
Boise resident tip: If you have a narrow street, alley pickup, parked cars, snow piles or low branches near your cart area, set the carts where the truck arm can reach them. Three feet of clearance matters more than making the carts look neat.
Boise 2026 Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule — One-Day Delay Weeks
Boise residential collection is delayed one day for the week following the listed holidays when those holidays fall on a weekday. If the actual holiday falls on a weekend, the City says no schedule change occurs. This matters most for recycling weeks because a one-day delay can make residents think the blue cart was missed when it was simply shifted.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Day | Boise Resident Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Collection delayed one day for affected Thursday/Friday routes. |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Monday | Monday through Saturday service week shifts one day later. |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | Saturday | No delay if the actual holiday falls on a weekend. |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday | Collection week shifts one day later. |
| Thanksgiving | November 26, 2026 | Thursday | Thursday and Friday routes should expect one-day delay. |
| Christmas | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Friday route should verify Republic schedule notice. |
Do not copy Meridian, Ada County or Garden City schedules. Boise uses its own Curb It program with Republic Services. Nearby cities may have similar haulers but different calendars, billing and special-service rules.
Boise Garbage Collection Rules — Weekly Trash, Cart Sizes, Overflow Stickers and Motor Oil
Boise trash is collected weekly on your designated trash day. Residential cart sizes are available in 48, 65 and 95 gallons. If you regularly run out of room, request a larger cart instead of piling extra bags beside the cart.
- Trash is collected weekly.
- Use the designated trash cart.
- Keep lid closed whenever possible.
- Set out by 6:00 AM.
- Keep three feet of clearance.
- Remove from street within 24 hours.
- Each household receives five free overflow stickers each year.
- Stickers do not expire.
- Use a separate 20–35 gallon trash can.
- Place the sticker on the can.
- Do not place extra trash bags directly at the curb.
- Additional sheets of five stickers cost $10.68.
Used motor oil: Boise allows up to two 1-gallon translucent containers with screw-tight lids, labeled “motor oil,” next to the trash cart each week. Household hazardous waste sites can take larger accepted amounts, so use HHW if you have more than the curbside allowance.
Boise Recycling Pickup — Every Other Week Blue Cart Rules, Calendar and Common Mistakes
Boise recycling is collected every other week on your designated trash day. The blue cart accepts common paper, cardboard, cans and specific plastics, but it does not accept glass, plastic bags, foam, batteries, electronics or hazardous waste.
- Corrugated cardboard that fits inside the cart.
- Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, office paper and paperboard.
- Aluminum and steel cans.
- Plastic bottles, jugs and jars labeled #1 and #2.
- Plastic food tubs labeled #5.
- Clean cardboard without grease stains.
- Plastic bags, films, shrink wrap or bubble wrap.
- Glass bottles or jars.
- Foam cups, plates or packing peanuts.
- Hazardous waste or electronics.
- Plastic clamshell containers.
- Empty aerosol cans.
- Freezer or refrigerated food boxes.
Overflow recycling: If your blue cart is full, extra recycling can go in a cardboard box no larger than 2 feet by 2 feet or in a sturdy 20–32 gallon container labeled “RECYCLING.” Flatten cardboard first. If this happens often, ask about a second recycling cart.
Boise Compost Pickup — Weekly Green Cart, Food Scraps, Paper Leaf Bags and Free Finished Compost
Boise curbside compost is collected weekly all year. Residents use the green-lidded compost cart for yard trimmings and accepted food scraps. If your green cart is full, Boise allows up to 10 paper leaf bags of yard waste per week next to the cart.
- Grass, leaves, garden trimmings, pinecones and pine needles.
- Branches and limbs cut to fit in the cart.
- Fruit and vegetable scraps.
- Eggshells, bread, grains, rice, pasta and coffee grounds.
- Meat, fish, dairy, bones, skin and fat trimmings.
- Paper bags, coffee filters, tea bags, toothpicks, corks and food-soaked paper towels.
- Liquids.
- Pet waste.
- Plastic bags.
- Compostable or biodegradable plastics.
- Compostable plates, cups, silverware or trays.
- Large raw meat volumes from hunting or freezer failure.
- Rocks, sod, soil, charcoal or ashes.
Finished compost benefit: Boise households participating in the compost program may pick up finished compost at the Joplin Road Compost Pick Up Site. The City lists the site at 12142 Joplin Rd, Boise, ID 83714, with self-serve pickup rules and a limit of two cubic yards per household per year.
Boise Waste Video Guide — Keeping Your Compost Cart Clean
This official City of Boise video is useful for residents using the green-lidded compost cart every week. It supports the compost section by helping homeowners and new residents understand how to keep food scraps, yard waste and cart odor under control.
Best for: New residents, homeowners, compost users, apartment residents with access to compost service, and anyone unsure how to manage food scraps without contaminating the green cart.
This video supports the practical guidance in this article. For exact pickup dates, holiday changes, missed collection, bins, fees, tags, depot hours, and service alerts, residents should still verify details through the official city or waste authority links above.
Boise Glass Recycling, Hefty ReNew Orange Bag and Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Boise has several programs that are easy to confuse. Glass does not go in the blue cart. Hazardous waste does not go in trash or recycling. Hefty ReNew orange bags are only for specific hard-to-recycle plastics and must follow the program instructions.
Use free glass drop-off collection sites or sign up for monthly curbside glass collection. Boise lists curbside glass service as a 65-gallon cart with a monthly fee. Do not place glass in the blue recycling cart.
The Hefty ReNew orange bag program is for certain hard-to-recycle plastics. Do not use it as a regular recycling bag. Follow the official Boise/ReNew guide for where to buy bags and what goes in them.
Boise HHW mobile collection sites are free and usually open one day per month from 12 PM to 7 PM. Do not leave items when the collection vehicle is not present.
Need a location? Use Boise’s official collection sites map for glass, HHW, medication disposal and recycling center locations.
Open Collection SitesBoise Large Item Pickup — Furniture, Mattresses, Appliances and Free Annual Limit
Boise residents can request limited free large item collection. The City lists up to six large items per customer per year upon request. You must call Republic Services to schedule pickup before placing bulky items out.
- Couches, chairs, dressers and bed frames.
- Mattresses and box springs.
- Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners.
- Dishwashers and hot water heaters.
- Bicycles, swing sets, carpet, grills and lawnmowers.
- Water softeners, furnaces and swamp coolers.
- Call Republic Services at 208-345-1266.
- Schedule the large item pickup first.
- Empty appliances before collection.
- Place items at the curb or alley only as instructed.
- Do not assume renovation debris is a large item.
- Use a rented container for major projects.
Do not create a curb pile first. Large item pickup is request-based. If you place a sofa, mattress, refrigerator or construction pile outside without scheduling, it may sit there and create a code, HOA or neighbor complaint problem.
Missed Trash Pickup Boise — Who to Call for Trash, Recycling, Compost, Glass and Carts
For missed trash, recycling, glass or compost service, contact Republic Services first. For billing, account changes, broken carts or missing carts, contact Boise Utility Billing. For sorting questions, HHW questions and general Curb It questions, contact City of Boise Curb It.
| Problem | Best Contact | What to Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Missed trash cart | Republic Services — 208-345-1266 | Address, pickup day, cart placement, photo if available. |
| Missed recycling cart | Republic Services — csidaho@republicservices.com | Confirm it was your correct every-other-week recycle day. |
| Missed compost cart | Republic Services — 208-345-1266 | Check cart was out by 6 AM and accepted materials were inside. |
| Broken or missing cart | Utility Billing — 208-608-7460 | Account/address, cart type and damage issue. |
| Sorting or HHW question | Curb It — 208-608-7136 | Item name, photo, material type or product label. |
Before calling missed pickup: Check whether today is a holiday-delay week, whether the blue recycling cart is on the correct alternating week, and whether carts had three feet of clearance. Calling too early in the day can waste time because collection may still be underway.
City of Boise Trash, Recycling and Compost Contacts, Map and Official Links
| Need | Official Contact | Use This For |
|---|---|---|
| Missed Collection | 208-345-1266 / csidaho@republicservices.com | Missed trash, recycling, glass or compost pickup. |
| Utility Billing | 208-608-7460 / utilities@cityofboise.org | Billing, account changes, missing carts, broken carts, overflow stickers. |
| Curb It Program | 208-608-7136 / curbit@cityofboise.org | Sorting guide, HHW, compost, recycling program questions. |
| City Hall | 150 N Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702 | City of Boise public offices and Curb It contact address. |
City of Boise Map
Official Boise Curb It Links
Related Trash Pickup Guides — Internal Links for Recycling, Bulk and Holiday Pickup Help
These related guides help residents compare pickup rules, holiday delays, bulk scheduling and recycling systems in other cities. They also help avoid dead-end pages by connecting similar trash pickup topics across the site.
Boise Trash Pickup FAQ — Local Questions Residents Actually Ask
Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with the City of Boise or Republic Services. trash-pickup.org is a public information resource. We do not operate trash pickup, recycling, compost service, glass collection, household hazardous waste sites, utility billing, or Republic Services routes.
Trash frequency, recycling frequency, compost rules, set-out timing, cart clearance, holiday rules, overflow stickers, large item pickup, glass collection, HHW instructions and contact details were checked against official City of Boise, Curb It and Republic Services resources as of May 2026. Schedules, rates, contacts, forms and service alerts can change. Always verify through official City of Boise or Republic Services links before acting.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- City of Boise — Trash and Recycling
- City of Boise — Curb It
- City of Boise — Trash
- City of Boise — Recycling
- City of Boise — Compost
- City of Boise — Household Hazardous Waste
- City of Boise — Collection Sites
- Republic Services — Collection Schedule
- Republic Services / Boise — 2026 Recycling and Waste Guide PDF
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