Curb It

Boise's trash, recycling, compost and other solid waste program.

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Curb It helps our community reduce, reuse, and manage waste through easy-to-use services and programs that keep our city clean and sustainable.

The most effective way to manage waste is to create less of it by choosing to reduce and reuse, we can keep valuable materials out of the landfill. Explore ways to Reduce and Reuse with simple tips and resources.

Curb It also supports Boise’s broader climate goals through Keep Boise Cool, showing how small, everyday actions can add up to a big impact. Start building your Climate Action Plan today.

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Have a question or request for the Curb It team? Reach out today!

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Trash

Learn what belongs in the trash, find collection details and explore disposal options for extra waste.

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Recycle

Learn what belongs in the recycling, find collection details and discover additional recycling options.

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Compost

Learn what belongs in the compost, find collection details, drop-off options, and explore ways to get finished compost.

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Household Hazardous Waste

Learn what qualifies as hazardous waste and safely dispose of these materials for free.

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Hefty® ReNew™ Orange Bag Program

Learn how to collect hard-to-recycle plastics for conversion into energy resources.

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Glass Recycling

Learn about local glass recycling options including a glass-only cart and free glass drop-off locations.

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Curb It Commercial

Waste management resources for Boise businesses and apartment managers.

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Curb It Resources

Curb It Sorting Guide
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Curb It Sorting Guide

Explore where to properly dispose of your items, including trash, recycling, compost, glass, Hefty ReNew orange bags, and household hazardous waste.

Collection Site Map
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Collection Site Map

Find nearby drop-off locations for glass, household hazardous waste, leaves, yard waste, medications, food scraps, and extra recycling.

Printable Resources
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Printable Resources

View and print the Curb It Basics Brochure, recycling and glass collection calendars, and cart specific signage to reference when sorting waste.

Low Waste Guides
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Low Waste Guides

Looking to reduce waste at home, work, or events? Explore our residential and commercial low-waste guides for holiday parties, offices, kitchens, and event vendors.

Curb It Sorting Guide

Guide to what goes in the trash, recycling, compost and household hazardous waste

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Please note: For missed trash, recycling, glass or compost service, please contact Republic Services or call (208) 345-1266.

For questions about your utility bill, account changes, or to report a broken or missing cart please contact Utility Billing or call (208) 608-7460.

For all other Curb It questions, including item sorting and Household Hazardous Waste, please complete the form below and a member of our team will follow up with you.