HHW Accepted Materials

The following list of materials can be brought to a Boise City mobile collection site. However, space is limited and we cannot accept large quantities of items.

We can take up to 25 items or small loads that will easily fit into the cargo area of a small SUV or trunk of a car. Larger quantities or pickup truck-sized loads of household hazardous waste must be taken to the permanent collection facility at the Ada County Hidden Hollow Sanitary Landfill. If you have questions about specific materials, call the Boise Public Works Department at 384-3901.

Note: Do NOT leave items at a site when a collection vehicle is not present. Leaving toxic chemicals unattended creates hazardous conditions and is a violation of Boise City Code 8-10-4.01 and 8-10-5.08.

Accepted Materials
Automotive Products	Batteries
used motor oil (also part of curbside collection program; oil is collected weekly)	all types (except alkaline, dispose of those in your trash)
antifreeze
old gasoline (max: 5 gal.) - containers will not be returned. If you want your containers returned, you must go to the permanent collection facility where they can empty the containers and return them to you.

Paints & Stains (max. 10 gallons)	Yard and Garden
Latex and oil-based paints	pesticides
solvents	insecticides
paint thinners	garden chemicals
wood stains	pool/spa chemicals

Household Products	Televisions and Computers
aerosols	computer equipment (computer monitors- limit:3)
cleaners - all types	televisions (smaller than 27") (limit: 2)
fluorescent light tubes and compact fluorescent lightbulbs	cell phones
mercury thermostats
mercury thermometers
used fryer oil (5 gallons max. Must be free of food particles and in a spill-proof container. The container won't be returned.)
Mystery or unknown wastes
If you don't know what it is, we will still take it
Program Does Not Accept
Explosives
Radioactive materials
Biomedical waste
Console televisions (must be taken to Permanent Collection Facility, see Televisions and Computers)
Microwaves, VCRs (these items can be thrown in the trash)
Tires (accepted at Ada County Landfill for a small fee. Call 208-577-4725 for assistance)
Paint from painting contractors, property management companies, or other businesses (see Business Wastes)
Prescription Drugs (take these items to one of the Medicine Drop off Sites)
Business Wastes

If you would like assistance in finding the appropriate agency or management firm that will help with the proper handling of these materials, please contact the Boise Public Works Department at 384-3901.