Meridian Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026
This guide is for Meridian, Idaho city trash and recycling service. The City contracts with Republic Services, so your exact pickup day comes from the Republic address lookup, while billing questions go through the City of Meridian Utility Billing Division.
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Quick Answer for Meridian Residents
Meridian residential trash is collected weekly by Republic Services. Recycling is collected on your trash day every other week, using the City’s pink and blue recycling weeks. Carts must be out by 6 a.m., lids should close, carts need about 3 feet of clearance, and items outside the cart usually are not collected unless they are part of an approved event or scheduled bulky item pickup.
Weekly pickup
Use the Republic schedule lookup for your exact address. Meridian’s city page does not replace the address lookup.
Pink or blue weeks
Your recycle cart is collected every other week on trash day. The 2026 calendar shows pink and blue recycling weeks.
Schedule first
Single-family households with trash cart service get 10 free bulky item pickups per calendar year, but items must be scheduled.
Monday drop-off
Household hazardous waste drop-off is Mondays from noon to 7 p.m. at 2130 W. Franklin Rd., except holidays.
For service questions, missed pickup, cart size, damaged carts, extra carts, or bulky pickup scheduling, call Republic Services at 208-345-1265. For billing questions, call Meridian Utility Billing at 208-888-4439.
How to Find Your Meridian Trash Pickup Day by Address
The search intent behind “Meridian trash pickup schedule,” “Meridian garbage pickup day,” “Republic Services Meridian schedule,” and “trash pickup near me” is address-specific. Use the Republic Services schedule lookup, not a neighbor’s memory, because nearby homes can fall on different routes or recycling colors.
- Open the Republic schedule lookup. Use the official “View My Schedule” path for your service address.
- Enter your full Meridian address. Do not rely only on ZIP code or subdivision name.
- Write down your normal trash weekday. Trash is weekly, but service may slide during observed holiday weeks.
- Confirm your recycling color week. Your recycling is every other week, and the 2026 calendar uses pink and blue weeks.
- Create a night-before reminder. Carts must be out by 6 a.m., so a reminder the evening before is safer.
This article is for Meridian, Idaho city service through Republic Services. “Meridian Waste” is also a separate waste company in other markets. Use Republic Services and MeridianCity.org for this city unless your bill or property manager says otherwise.
Meridian Recycling & Trash Calendar 2026: Pink Week, Blue Week and No-Service Days
Meridian’s 2026 calendar shows holiday no-service days, pink recycling weeks, blue recycling weeks, hazardous waste days, Trash or Treasure, fall leaf recycling, tree recycling, and holiday light recycling. The calendar is useful, but the Republic address lookup is still the final answer for your exact route.
| Service | 2026 pattern | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Trash cart | Weekly on your normal service day | Set out by 6 a.m. with lid closed and loose trash bagged inside the cart. |
| Commingled recycling cart | Every other week on trash day | Check whether your address follows pink or blue recycling weeks. |
| Glass cart | Optional curbside service every 4 weeks | Use the glass calendar or Republic schedule lookup; glass never goes in the regular recycling cart. |
| Yard debris subscription cart | Weekly year-round service | Use only for accepted grass, leaves, and garden clippings that fit loosely in the cart. |
| Bulky item pickup | 10 free scheduled pickups per calendar year for eligible single-family households | Schedule first, then place items by 6 a.m. on your normal trash day unless Republic tells you otherwise. |
| HHW mobile site | Mondays noon to 7 p.m., except holidays | Take batteries, paint, chemicals, electronics, and other HHW to the mobile site or Ada County option. |
Daily Revisit Tools: Reminder, Holiday Delay and Item Sorter
Save this page and use the tools before pickup day. They do not replace the official Republic schedule, but they help you avoid the most common Meridian mistakes: wrong recycling week, carts out late, glass in the wrong cart, and unscheduled bulk items.
Meridian Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule 2026
Meridian’s residential guide says waste collection may be delayed by one service day when listed holidays fall on a weekday. The 2026 calendar also marks holiday no-service days. The safest rule is to check Republic’s address schedule during holiday weeks, especially when your normal pickup is on or after the holiday.
| Holiday | 2026 date | Likely route impact | Resident action |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, Jan. 1 | Thursday and Friday routes may move one day later. | Use Republic schedule lookup and place carts by 6 a.m. on the delayed day. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25 | Monday through Friday routes may move one day later. | Expect Saturday service for Friday routes if Republic posts a full-week delay. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, July 4 | Calendar marks the holiday; weekday routes may not shift because it falls Saturday. | Check your address schedule if your pickup is close to the holiday weekend. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sept. 7 | Monday through Friday routes may move one day later. | Do not put carts away too early if the truck has not come on the normal day. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov. 26 | Thursday and Friday routes may move one day later. | Thursday routes usually look for Friday service; Friday routes look for Saturday service. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec. 25 | Friday routes may move to Saturday, Dec. 26. | Keep carts accessible and check Republic’s live schedule. |
The local calendar marks no-service holidays, but your exact route delay should be verified through RepublicServices.com/schedule or 208-345-1265.
Meridian Cart Rules: 6 a.m., 3 Feet, Handle Toward the House
Meridian carts are collected by automated trucks. If carts are late, blocked, overfilled, facing the wrong way, or too close to objects, pickup can fail even when your schedule is correct.
Correct cart setup
- Place trash, recycling, and glass carts out by 6 a.m. on service day.
- Keep lids closed and all materials inside the cart unless the pickup is scheduled or part of an approved event.
- Keep carts 3 feet away from carts, cars, mailboxes, hydrants, utility poles, shrubs, and other obstacles.
- Place wheeled carts against the curb or alley with handles pointed toward your residence.
- Keep sidewalks and bike lanes clear.
- Remove carts from the curb within 24 hours.
Common missed-pickup causes
- Carts placed out after 6 a.m.
- Overflowing cart with open lid.
- Loose bags or boxes outside the cart without scheduling.
- Recycling in plastic bags.
- Glass in the commingled recycling cart.
- Construction debris, rocks, bricks, concrete, batteries, or hazardous waste in carts.
The Republic guide shows 3 feet around carts and 14 feet of overhead clearance. Low branches, basketball hoops, parked cars, and utility poles can all cause a skip.
Meridian Recycling Schedule and Red-Lid Cart Rules
Meridian provides commingled recycling every other week on your trash day for single-family households and multifamily buildings with four or fewer units. Larger multifamily buildings should check with the building owner or property manager for onsite recycling opportunities.
| Material | Meridian answer | How to prepare it |
|---|---|---|
| Paper, envelopes, office paper, magazines, catalogs, paper bags | Accepted | Keep dry and loose in the recycling cart. |
| Cardboard and paperboard | Accepted | Empty and flatten. Pizza boxes are okay only if food is removed and they are not saturated with grease. |
| Metal food and beverage containers | Accepted | Empty, rinse, and do not crush. Metal lids should be larger than 3 inches. |
| Plastic #1, #2, and #5 bottles, jugs, tubs, and containers | Accepted | Empty, rinse, and replace caps or lids. |
| Plastic bags, film, trash bags, shrink wrap, bubble wrap | Not accepted | Do not place in the recycling cart. These contaminate the load. |
| Glass bottles and jars | Not in the regular recycling cart | Use the separate glass drop-off or optional curbside glass service. |
| Clamshells, plastic cups, straws, utensils, #3 #4 #6 #7 plastics | Not accepted | Place in trash unless another special program applies. |
Yard Debris, Leaves and Garden Clippings
Meridian offers a subscription yard debris cart for grass, leaves, and garden clippings. The service uses a 95-gallon cart, is collected weekly, and helps keep green waste out of the landfill.
Yard debris cart yes
Grass clippings, leaves, and garden clippings that fit loosely in the cart.
Yard debris cart no
Branches, food scraps, pet waste, plastic bags, and trash of any kind.
2026 listed rates
Meridian lists one 95-gallon yard debris cart at $10.05/month and each additional 95-gallon cart at $6.29/month.
Meridian Bulk Trash Pickup: 10 Free Scheduled Pickups Per Year
Meridian bulky item pickup is for large objects too big for the trash cart, such as couches, mattresses, and appliances. It is not an unscheduled pile program. Items must be scheduled in advance online or by calling Republic Services at 208-345-1265.
10 free pickups/year
Eligible single-family households with Republic trash cart collection receive 10 free bulky item pickups per calendar year, with limitations.
Extra fee applies
Refrigerant-containing appliances such as refrigerators and A/C units have a listed removal rate of $74.78 per item added to the utility bill.
Normal trash day
Place scheduled bulky items out on your normal trash service day by 6 a.m., unless Republic gives different instructions.
| Bulk item issue | Meridian rule | Practical resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Smaller loose items | Must be in tightly closed plastic bags and in a box or personal container; no loose bags left curbside. | Do not scatter small items at the curb. Contain them properly. |
| Boxes | May not exceed 30 pounds. | Use multiple boxes if needed and keep weight manageable. |
| Trash bundles | Must be tied together, no more than 4 feet long, and no more than 30 pounds. | Bundle before pickup day; do not leave loose material. |
| Weight limit | Bulky items other than appliances and furniture may not weigh more than 60 pounds. | Call Republic if the item is heavy or unusual. |
| Rechargeable batteries | Remove rechargeable batteries from items. | Take batteries to HHW; damaged batteries can cause truck fires. |
| Unaccepted items | Construction debris, business waste, hot tubs, pianos, tires, e-waste, HHW, and large mirrors/windows are not accepted through normal bulky pickup. | Use HHW, Ada County Landfill, donation, or private disposal as directed. |
Household Hazardous Waste, Batteries, Electronics and Sharps
Do not put hazardous products in Meridian trash or recycling carts. The City’s HHW page warns residents not to dump, pour, or toss hazardous materials because they can harm workers, trucks, drains, and the environment.
2130 W. Franklin Rd.
Meridian HHW mobile site is at the Republic Services parking lot, Mondays from noon to 7 p.m., except holidays.
Keep out of carts
Paint, stains, solvents, vehicle batteries, lithium batteries, rechargeable batteries, pesticides, herbicides, CFL bulbs, fluorescent tubes, e-waste, TVs, and monitors.
Special curbside option
Meridian’s guide says used motor oil can be set out in clear 1-gallon jugs on trash day, up to 2 gallons per week, visible to the driver.
Rechargeable and lithium batteries should not be compacted inside trash trucks. Remove batteries from bulky items and use HHW or approved battery drop-off routes.
Meridian Glass Recycling: Separate Cart or Free Drop-Off
Glass does not go in Meridian’s commingled recycling cart. The City offers glass drop-off at the Meridian Transfer Station, and Republic Services offers optional curbside glass collection for a monthly fee.
Free glass option
Accepted glass bottles and jars can be dropped off at the Meridian Transfer Station recycling area at 2130 W. Franklin Rd.
$8.25/month listed
Republic can deliver a 65-gallon glass-only cart with a blue lid. Glass pickup is every four weeks.
Keep these out
Light bulbs, porcelain, ceramics, Pyrex, mirrors, fish tanks, reptile tanks, and window glass are not accepted in the glass recycling program.
| 2026 glass collection week | What to do |
|---|---|
| Jan. 19–23 | Set glass cart out by 6 a.m. on your service day if subscribed. |
| Feb. 16–20 | Check Republic schedule for holiday-week effects if applicable. |
| Mar. 16–20 | Keep all glass inside the cart with lid closed. |
| Apr. 13–17 | Use drop-off if you have more glass than fits in the cart. |
| May 11–15 | Keep non-glass recyclables out of the glass cart. |
| June 8–12 | Use only accepted bottles and jars. |
| July 6–10 | Empty and rinse containers first. |
| Aug. 3–7 | Keep 3 feet from obstacles. |
| Aug. 31–Sept. 4 | Check your route day by address. |
| Sept. 28–Oct. 2 | Do not overfill the glass cart. |
| Oct. 26–30 | Use the transfer station for overflow. |
| Nov. 23–28 | Thanksgiving week may affect service day. |
| Dec. 21–26 | Christmas week may affect service day. |
Trash or Treasure, Leaf Recycling, Holiday Lights and Tree Recycling
Meridian has several programs that solve problems regular trash pickup should not handle. These are especially useful for gently used items, seasonal leaves, holiday lights, and real Christmas trees.
May 16–17, 2026
Registered residents can set out clean, gently used, workable household items for treasure hunters. This is not for trash or junk piles.
Seasonal event
The City’s fall program offers curbside and drop-off leaf options. Use paper leaf bags or yard debris carts when the current season page opens.
Dec. 2, 2026–Jan. 17, 2027
Holiday light recycling is listed in the Meridian Transfer Station parking lot at 2130 W. Franklin Rd.
First full week in January
Real trees should be cut into 4-foot lengths with lights, ornaments, and tinsel removed. Flocked trees are not accepted for composting.
Missed Meridian Trash or Recycling Pickup: What to Check First
Before reporting a missed pickup, check whether your cart was out by 6 a.m., on the correct day, on the correct recycling color week, not blocked, not overfilled, and not affected by a holiday delay. Then call Republic Services.
Before calling
- Was it your official Republic schedule day?
- Was the cart out by 6 a.m.?
- Was recycling scheduled for your pink or blue week?
- Was the cart 3 feet from cars, mailboxes, utility poles, hydrants, and other carts?
- Was the lid closed and all material inside?
- Was the week affected by New Year’s, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas?
Call Republic Services
For missed collection, start/stop service, extra carts, cart-size changes, damaged cart replacement, and service issues, call 208-345-1265.
For billing questions or mailing address changes, contact Meridian Utility Billing at 208-888-4439.
Meridian Trash and Recycling Fees 2026
Meridian bills trash service through the City Utility Bill Division, but service is handled by Republic Services. The City says FY2026 service collection fees increased 5.46% under the Republic contract formula, and for most residential customers that translated into about a $1.30 monthly increase.
City utility bill
Your Meridian trash service bill comes from the City of Meridian Utility Bill Division.
5.46% fee increase
The City says the increase is tied to the CPI-Garbage and Trash Collection category under the Republic Services contract.
Trash cart options
Residents receive a 95-gallon trash cart with a green lid; 48- and 65-gallon carts are available upon request.
Meridian Transfer Station Map and Recycling Drop-Off
The Meridian Transfer Station is an important local backup for residents who need glass drop-off, cardboard drop-off, scrap metal recycling, holiday lights, or help with HHW and special waste routing. Always check the current Republic page or call before hauling a load.
Helpful Video: Solid Waste and Recycling in Meridian
This educational animation was developed for Meridian solid waste and recycling services. Watch it when you want a quick visual refresher before setting out carts or explaining the rules to a family member, renter, or new neighbor.
Official Meridian Links by Resident Problem
Use the right link for the job. Schedule lookup, bulky item pickup, HHW, recycling rules, and billing are different tasks.
Related Trash-Pickup.org Guides and Tools
These internal links are included because they solve related resident problems: holiday delay logic, bulk item decisions, missed pickup troubleshooting, and recycling questions.
Search Intent Audit: What This Meridian Guide Answers
This page answers the practical intent behind searches such as Meridian trash pickup schedule, Meridian garbage collection, Republic Services Meridian schedule, Meridian recycling calendar 2026, Meridian bulk trash pickup, Meridian glass recycling, Meridian household hazardous waste, Meridian Transfer Station, trash pickup near me, Meridian Waste schedule confusion, 2025 vs 2026 trash calendar, and Meridian missed pickup. These are handled through sections, tables, tools, maps, official links, and FAQs instead of a raw keyword list.
Pickup day lookup
The guide sends users to Republic’s address schedule and explains why ZIP code or neighbor memory is not enough.
Pink/blue recycling weeks
The guide explains every-other-week recycling and provides a 2026 calendar section with official links.
Reusable tools
The reminder, holiday delay checker, and item sorter help residents save and revisit the page before pickup day.
Meridian Trash Pickup FAQ 2026
What day is trash pickup in Meridian, Idaho?
Your pickup day is address-based. Use RepublicServices.com/schedule or call Republic Services at 208-345-1265 to confirm your exact trash day.
Who collects trash in Meridian?
The City of Meridian contracts with Republic Services for commercial and residential trash collection.
What time should Meridian carts be out?
Place carts out by 6 a.m. on collection day. Remove carts from the curb within 24 hours after service.
Is Meridian recycling picked up every week?
No. Meridian commingled recycling is picked up every other week on your regular trash day. Check whether your address is on a pink or blue recycling week.
Can glass go in the Meridian recycling cart?
No. Do not place glass in the commingled recycling cart. Use the Meridian Transfer Station glass drop-off or optional curbside glass service.
How do Meridian holiday delays work in 2026?
Waste collection may be delayed by one service day when listed holidays fall on a weekday. Check Republic’s address schedule for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any route-specific notice.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Meridian?
Use the City bulky item form or call Republic Services at 208-345-1265. Items must be scheduled before they are set out.
How many bulky item pickups do Meridian residents get?
Eligible single-family households with Republic trash cart service receive 10 free bulky item pickups per calendar year, with limitations.
Are refrigerators and A/C units free in Meridian bulky pickup?
No. Refrigerant-containing appliances such as refrigerators and A/C units have a listed removal fee of $74.78 per item added to the utility bill.
Where do I take household hazardous waste in Meridian?
The Meridian HHW mobile site is at 2130 W. Franklin Rd. on Mondays from noon to 7 p.m., except holidays. Ada County Landfill also offers HHW resources.
Can I put used motor oil at the curb?
Meridian’s guide says used motor oil can be placed in clear 1-gallon jugs and made visible to the driver on trash day, up to 2 gallons per week.
What do I do if my Meridian trash was missed?
Check your schedule, set-out time, holiday delay, cart spacing, closed lid, and recycling week first. Then call Republic Services at 208-345-1265.
Does this guide cover Meridian, Mississippi?
No. This guide is for Meridian, Idaho city trash and recycling service through Republic Services. Meridian, Mississippi residents should use their local city or hauler resources.
Is Trash-Pickup.org the City of Meridian?
No. Trash-Pickup.org is an independent resident help guide. Use official Meridian and Republic links for live schedules, fees, forms, and final service decisions.
Final Meridian Resident Summary
For 2026, Meridian residents should use RepublicServices.com/schedule for the exact address-based pickup day. Trash is weekly, recycling is every other week on your trash day, and the 2026 calendar uses pink and blue recycling weeks. Carts should be out by 6 a.m., lids closed, and placed with 3 feet of clearance.
Use Republic Services at 208-345-1265 for service questions, missed pickup, cart repair, cart size, extra carts, and bulky item scheduling. Use Meridian Utility Billing at 208-888-4439 for billing. Use HHW, glass recycling, yard debris, Trash or Treasure, holiday lights, tree recycling, donation, or the transfer station when regular carts are not the right route.
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