Boise Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts 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.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: 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. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | 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. | Up to 6 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Curbside compost is collected once a week, all year round. Use the green-lidded compost cart. For overflow, use paper leaf bags (up to 10 leaf bags per week picked up). Place cart 3 feet away from leaf bags. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued wheeled trash cart (available in 48, 65, and 95 gallon sizes)
- Trash is collected every week on your designated service day
- Have carts at curb or alley by 6:00 a.m.
- Place cart with wheels against curb and handle facing toward your home
- Maintain at least 3 feet of space between carts, fences, and parked vehicles
- Remove carts from street within 24 hours after servicing
- Extra trash requires official Boise Overflow Stickers placed on a 20 to 35 gallon can
Boise recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
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)
Boise bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | 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. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 6 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 208-345-1266 |
Boise holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Boise, ID
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
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.