Boise Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Boise recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Corrugated cardboard (flattened, must fit inside cart)
- Paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, paperboard (cereal and tissue boxes)
- Office paper, envelopes, and post-it notes
- Aluminum and steel tin cans
- Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars labeled #1 and #2
- Plastic food tubs labeled #5
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic films (grocery bags, trash bags, shrink wrap)
- Glass bottles and jars (use Boise dedicated glass drop-off sites or glass service)
- Foam materials, styrofoam, and packing peanuts
- Household hazardous waste, batteries, and electronics
- Food scraps and yard debris (place in compost cart)
Can you recycle these items in Boise?
Can you recycle cardboard in Boise?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Boise?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Boise?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Boise?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Boise?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Boise?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Boise?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Boise?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Boise?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Boise?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Boise?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Boise?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
DPW & sanitation contact
Republic Services under City of Boise Public Works Curb It Program · contractor
Phone: 208-345-1266
150 N Capitol BlvdBoise, ID 83702
These collection rules cover Zone Boise Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Boise, ID?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set carts out by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day, and remove them from the street within 24 hours. Place cart against the curb or along the alley with handle pointing toward your residence and 3 feet of clearance.. These rules apply to Zone Boise Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Boise?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Boise Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Boise?
Boise residential customers are entitled to up to six large items collected per year upon request, free of charge. Large items must be placed at the curb or in the alley for pick-up. Call Republic Services at (208) 345-1266 to schedule large item collection. The listed limit is 6 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 208-345-1266 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Boise Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Boise?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated cardboard (flattened, must fit inside cart), Paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, paperboard (cereal and tissue boxes), Office paper, envelopes, and post-it notes, Aluminum and steel tin cans, Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars labeled #1 and #2, Plastic food tubs labeled #5. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic films (grocery bags, trash bags, shrink wrap), Glass bottles and jars (use Boise dedicated glass drop-off sites or glass service), Foam materials, styrofoam, and packing peanuts, Household hazardous waste, batteries, and electronics, Food scraps and yard debris (place in compost cart). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Boise Curbside Collection Routes.