Household Hazardous Waste
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
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Automotive Products
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- Used motor
oil (also part of curbside
collection program; oil is collected weekly
- Antifreeze
- Old gasoline (max. 5 gallons) -
containers won't be returned. If you want them returned, you must
go to the Permanent Collection Facility where they will empty the
containers and return them to you.
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Batteries
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All types (except alkaline, which
aren't hazardous; please dispose of those in your trash.)
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Household
Products
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- Aerosols
- Cleaners - all types
- Flourescent light tubes and
compact flourescent light bulbs
- Mercury thermostats
- Mercury thermometers
- Used fryer oil (max 5 gallons;
must be free of food particles andin a spill-proof container. The
container won't be returned)
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| Paints and
Stains (max. 10 gallons) |
- Latex and oi-based
stains
- Solvents
- Paint thinners
- Wood stains
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| Televisions and
Computers |
- Computer equipment (computer
monitors - limit: 3)
- Televisions smaller than 27" -
limit: 2. Larger televisions must be taken to the Permanent
Collection Facility
- Cell phones
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| Yard and
Garden |
- Pesticides
- Insecticides
- Garden chemicals
- Pool/spa chemicals
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"Mystery" or
unknown wastes - if you don't know what it is, we will still take
it!
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Mobile Program Does Not Accept
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- 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 into 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 Commercial
Hazardous Waste)
- Prescription Drugs (take these
items to a Medicine Drop-off
Site)
- Commercial Hazardous Waste (Business
wastes are only collected at the Permanent Collection
Facility)
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If you would like assistance, in
finding the appropriate agency or management firm that will help
with proper handling of these materials, please contact the Boise
Public Works Department, Environmental Division at
384-3901.
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