Curb It Awards

Celebrating businesses curbing waste to keep Boise a clean city for everyone.

The City of Boise is proud to celebrate local businesses that are making a difference through sustainable waste management. The Curb It Awards recognize companies that go above and beyond to reduce waste, recycle effectively, and support a cleaner, greener Boise. By curbing waste, businesses can help protect our environment and contribute to a more sustainable community. Learn how your business can get involved and be recognized for its commitment to sustainability.

Apply today or nominate a local Boise business you believe deserves recognition for its outstanding efforts.

APPLY OR NOMINATE TODAY

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Curb It Award Winners 2025

Champions:

Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Boise State University
Charlie's Produce
Common Ground Coffee and Market
Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel
Grace Jordan Elementary School
Lincoln Early Childhood Center
Lost Grove Brewing
Micron Technology, Inc.
Pierce Park Elementary School
Rediscovered Books
St. Luke's Health System
Whitney Elementary

Pioneers:

Cynthia Mann Elementary
Riverside Elementary
The Boise Co-op Market
Trail Wind Elementary
Washington Elementary School

Apply for the Curb It Award

STEP 1: APPLICATION

Fill out the form below with your basic business information. Make sure you have your utility bill ready to reference.
Select from the list of best practices or share your own. You must have a recycling bin (blue cart or green dumpster) to participate.
You will receive an email notification that you’ve applied.
Curb It offers on-site assistance to suggest easy ways to divert waste and reach a higher recognition level.

STEP 2: REVIEW

City of Boise Curb It staff will review your application and may send follow-up questions to your contact email.
Continue implementing best practices! Let us know if you need to update your application via email curbit@cityofboise.org.
Depending on number of points earned, Curb It staff will send notification of award.

STEP 3: GET RECOGNIZED

Qualifying businesses will receive an email with your award level and digital awards upon approval.
Awards will be sent out once approved.
Display your award on your windows, website and social media channels.

Ready to get recognized? Click the button below to get started!

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Curb It Award Levels

Businesses can earn a Curb It Award in two levels: PIONEER LEVEL by achieving three to nine points or CHAMPION LEVEL by achieving ten or more points.

Awards What each award winner will earn	Pioneer 3–9 Points	Champion 10–20 Points
Printable Certificate	✔	✔
Window Decal	✔	✔
Business Directory Listing on City of Boise Website	✔	✔
Digital Logo to Display on Business Website		✔
Thank You Letter from the City of Boise		✔

Curb It Recommended Best Practices

Select the best practices your company has implemented or is planning to implement.

If you are diverting waste in a method that’s not listed, please let us know in the "Other" category. You may submit as many "Other" best practices as you’d like.

You will receive points based on how many best practices your business has implemented. You cannot receive more than 20 points.

Practice	Description	Points
Recycling (Required)	Participating businesses are required to have a recycling cart or dumpster. Call Republic Services at 208-345-1265 to get a free 95-gallon cart or order a dumpster.	1
Curb It Business Waste Evaluation	Request a free on-site waste evaluation from Curb It to assess your business's waste management practices and identify areas for improvement and optimization.	3
Conduct a Waste Audit	Self-assess the types and amounts of waste your business generates and use the data gathered to inform strategies to reduce waste.	2
Glass Recycling	Implement a glass recycling program to divert glass from the landfill. Introduce separate bins for glass recycling in the workplace and/or order a glass recycling dumpster for your business.	2
Organics Diversion	Establish a system to separate and compost organic waste, such as food scraps, using a registered organic waste service provider for containers and hauling services.	3
Waste Bin Signage for Employees and Customers	Install signage on waste bins to separate recycling from trash and encourage proper waste disposal.	1
Training for New and Current Employees	Conduct training to educate employees about waste reduction practices, recycling guidelines, and the importance of minimizing waste.	1
Green Team	Establish a team within the company dedicated to promoting sustainability and implementing waste reduction initiatives.	2
Utilize Reusables	Encourage the use of reusable items like mugs, water bottles, and cutlery to reduce use of single-use disposables.	2
Hefty ReNew Orange Bag Program	Collect plastics in the Hefty® ReNew™ orange bag. *Must consult City of Boise official for best practices, rules and regulations.	1
Green Business Networks & Certification	Join networks or pursue certifications, such as LEED or B-CORP certification, that promote environmentally-responsible practices.	3
Take-Back Programs	Implement programs where customers and employees can return products (like electronics or packaging) to the company for proper disposal or recycling.	1
Low Waste Purchasing Requirements	Establish guidelines for purchasing that prioritize products with minimal packaging or those made from recycled materials.	1
Hazardous Waste Collection Program	Establish safe disposal methods for hazardous waste materials like batteries, electronics, or chemicals used in the business operations.	1
Other Best Practice	Tell us how your business has reduced, reused, or recycled. Submit as many of your own best practices as you like.	1

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Send a Message to Curb It

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.