"Curb It" Boise Launches New Trash and Recycling Program — 4-30-09
"The new program, which the City has dubbed 'Curb It,' provides carts for all residential trash disposal, offers simplified recycling, and encourages residents to curb waste by promoting the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle."
Allied Waste To Change Trash Pick-Up Days in Boise, Eagle, Star, and Unincorporated Ada County — 4-2-09
"By changing trash pick-up days Allied can better balance customers serviced per day, take advantage of updated equipment and keep costs low for the customer."
Carts are Arriving by the Truckload — 3-24-09
"For those who drive along Fairview Avenue on the approach to downtown Boise, it's hard to miss the growing presence of plastic carts occupying lots that were once home to several car dealerships."
TV Collection Event — 3-5-09
"In advance of the June 12 Digital TV transition, Ada County residents who want to rid themselves of their old televisions and computer monitors can bring them to a special collection event."
Boise reaches new franchise agreement with Allied Waste — 12-3-08
"The Boise City Council approved a new 10-year garbage and recycling franchise agreement with Allied Waste during the December 2, 2008 Council meeting."
City Council Approves Trash Rate Increase — 11-20-08
"The rate increases are due in large part to the increased cost of diesel fuel and a 10% hike in Ada County Landfill rates. This is the 8th increase of residential solid waste rates in 17 years."
Take Part in Boise River Trash Cleanup — 8-20-08
"Each year, hundreds of volunteers remove trash, aluminum cans, furniture and other litter from a 40-mile stretch of the Boise River from Barber Park into Canyon County."