Public Works

The Department of Public Works is responsible for managing and maintaining all services related to our resources. From compost to water renewal, and waste management to renewable energy, everything done is for the betterment of our community.

Trash & Recycling

Learn more about Curb It, our trash, recycling, compost, household hazardous waste and other waste disposal program.

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Street Lights

View the street light map, view requirements and report outages.

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Flood Response

In Boise, there is a specific response management in place, depending on where the flooding is occurring.

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Utility Billing Services

Pay your utility bill and make adjustments to your account.

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We Bring Water Back to Life

Water Renewal Services gives new life to used water. What is used water? It’s every drop of water that goes down the drain, toilet or sink. We renew nearly 10 billion gallons of water annually, returning it clean and clear to the Boise River.

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Initiatives

Boise's Energy Future
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Boise's Energy Future

The City of Boise is committed to having all city-owned properties be net-zero energy efficient by 2040.

Dixie Drain
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Dixie Drain

The Dixie Drain Phosphorus Removal Facility is a precedent-setting and innovative project that will greatly enhance water quality of the Boise and Snake Rivers by removing up to 140 pounds of phosphorus per day from water flowing downstream.

Twenty Mile South Farm
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Twenty Mile South Farm

Learn about the city's net-zero energy facility and farm where compost is produced and more.

Pure Water Brew Boise
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Pure Water Brew Boise

Our partners created tasty new beers and cider using water from one of Boise’s water renewal facilities that was treated and purified to drinking water quality.

Boise's Water Future
River

Boise's Water Future

The City of Boise treats 10 billion gallons of water each year and continues to develop an innovative, long-range plan that will determine how to treat and renew the water our community uses.

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Learn About Public Works

Learn about the different initiatives and services Public Works manages for the city and how you can help them through habits in your own home.

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Boise WaterShed

Boise WaterShed

Located at the West Boise Water Renewal Facility, the Boise WaterShed introduces you to water protection and conservation through hands-on exhibits and the largest concentration of public art in the state of Idaho!

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Events

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Republic Services - Boise Household Hazardous Waste Collection Read More

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Ada County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Household Hazardous Waste Collection Read More

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection

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