Recycle the Fall is a citywide, curbside collection program that runs from November 2 - December 4, 2009. Christmas tree and branch curbside collection runs from December 28 - January 8, 2010.
Curbside leaf disposal options
- Set your leaves out in compostable paper leaf bags. These leaves will be used for compost.
- Place leaves in your trash cart. These leaves will be combined with trash and buried in the landfill. Avoid placing leaves in your recycling cart.The recycle cart is only for the paper, metal, and plastics (as described on the sticker on the underside of the blue cart lid). No yard waste belongs in the blue cart at any time.
- Place leaves in a 20-32 gallon trash can and attach an "overflow" sticker. These leaves wil be combined with trash and buried in the landfill.
Please note: Leaves left in plastic bags must be placed inside your trash cart (or in a 20-32 gallon trash can with an overflow sticker). Plastic bags of leaves (or trash) left at the curb will not be collected.
Participate in Curbside Leaf Collection for Composting
If you are not ready to compost at home, the curbside leaf collection program runs November 2 - December 4.
Participation is easy! Curbside leaf collection is free, and you’ll be saving space in your trash cart, as well as helping your community conserve landfill space and capture a valuable resource. Follow these simple guidelines:
- Redeem the discount coupon for leaf bags sent to Boise households in October at one of the participating stores. Your coupon is good for $2.00 off each 5-count package of bags. You can purchase up to 5 packages with your coupon and save $10.00!
- Between November 2 and December 4, set your leaves out (in open compostable paper bags only) the same day you set out your trash. Separate your leaves from your trash cart by three feet or more.
- Put your leaves out by 7:00 am. They may be collected anytime between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm. Allied Waste runs two separate routes: one to collect trash, and one to collect leaves. In some cases, they may collect your leaves first, and in other cases they may collect your trash first and return later for your leaves
In addition to curbside collection, Boise City residents can take their leaves to either of the following locations:
- The Allied Waste Transfer Station, located at 4485 S. Curtis Road, will accept clean loads of leaves and non-woody garden waste for free from October 19 through December 18. Call 362-7564 for hours of operation.
- The Ada County Hidden Hollow Landfill located at 10300 N. Seaman's Gulch Road, will accept clean loads of leaves and grass (no brush or woody material) from October 26 - December 19. Call 577-4725 for more information.
For more information, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact the Boise Public Works Department at 384-3901 or Allied Waste Services at 345-1265