Trash & Recycling in Bannock County, ID (2026)
6 rules for unincorporated Bannock County, Idaho.
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Pickup Rules & Schedules
The county director controls exactly where a household sets out its collection point, and residents must place garbage and rubbish in approved sanitary containers at or near the street line. Property owners also share responsibility for keeping the adjacent half of the roadway clean.
Trash Pickup Placement Rules in Bannock County
Some RestrictionsBannock County Code §§ 8.08.140, 8.08.170
The director shall have the authority to designate the location where refuse shall be placed for collection. If any collection point is located in such a manner that it is necessary for the collection vehicle to enter into or cross private property or private drive to reach the collection location, the director may require that such collection point be moved to a location which would not requir...
Bin Placement Rules
In unincorporated Bannock County, garbage containers at private residences must sit at or near the street line where they are easily seen, and no container may be placed within any street or alley right-of-way. Commercial, industrial and multi-family sites need director-approved screening.
Bannock County Trash Cart Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBannock County Code § 8.08.170, § 8.08.190
All garbage, refuse and rubbish, except ashes, in or about any private residence, dwelling house or other building shall be placed in approved sanitary containers and shall be placed at or near the street line so as to be easily seen. ... C.No sanitary containers shall be located within any street or alley right-of-way or other publicly owned ground. ... The director shall designate the type, s...
Recycling Requirements
Anyone who wants to set up a materials collection system for reuse or recycling in unincorporated Bannock County must submit a plan of operation to the director and county commission before starting, covering materials, equipment, insurance and pickup schedule.
Bannock County Recycling Plan Approval Rule
Significant RestrictionsBannock County Code § 8.08.160(B)
B.Any person who desires to establish a system to collect specific materials that are herein identified as refuse, for the purpose of reuse or recycle, shall present a plan of operation for review and approval prior to commencement of such activity. The plan shall include, but not be limited to the following items:1.Type of material;2.Method and location of recycle operation;3.Equipment to be u...
Illegal Dumping
Dumping solid waste anywhere in unincorporated Bannock County besides the Fort Hall Mine Road landfill or the McCammon transfer site is unlawful. A first infraction costs a flat $75 fine, and repeat violations escalate to a misdemeanor with up to $1,000 and six months in jail.
Illegal Dumping Fines in Bannock County
Significant RestrictionsBannock County Code §§ 8.08.060, 8.08.080
A.No person shall throw, deposit or permit to accumulate any solid waste in any building or on any premises, improved or vacant, or any lot or area either public or private, within unincorporated Bannock County, except at the Bannock County landfill located on Fort Hall Mine Road, and the McCammon transfer site, so that it is or is likely:1.To attract flies or fly breeding;2.To afford food or h...
Dumpster Rules
Commercial and multi-unit properties in unincorporated Bannock County must use containers sized and screened as the solid waste director requires, and any compactor or roll-off box beyond a standard three-cubic-yard bin needs a special county permit.
Commercial Dumpster Permit Rules in Bannock County
Some RestrictionsBannock County Code §§ 8.08.190, 8.08.280(D)
The director shall designate the type, size and number of units required to accommodate the waste generated by any commercial, industrial and/or multiple housing unit. This shall include three cubic yard containers, compactors, drop boxes or other approved receptacles. Receptacles and storage areas for containers for commercial, industrial or multiple housing units shall be provided with aesthe...
Collection Schedule
In unincorporated Bannock County, every property owner must accept the county's garbage and disposal service and pay for it even if a pickup is missed. The county splits the unincorporated area into fixed collection routes, each served the same day every week.
Bannock County Trash Collection Is Mandatory
Some RestrictionsBannock County Code §§ 8.08.110, 8.08.130
No person shall be permitted to refuse to accept the collection and disposal service herein provided for. The temporary failure of any person to receive such service due to circumstances beyond the control of the county shall not exempt such person from payment of charges herein provided for. ... The entire area within the county limits shall be divided into districts or collection routes and e...
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