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Idaho Falls, ID Landscaping Rules: Composting (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Permit required
None
Bin design rule
None specified
Only limit
Can't become a nuisance
Governing section
City Code § 8-6-13

Summary

Idaho Falls allows compost piles anywhere on private property under City Code § 8-6-13, with no size or bin standard: the only limit is the general nuisance rule.

COMPOST PILES: Compost piles and materials may be maintained, transported, kept, and used in any manner which does not constitute a public nuisance.

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Full Breakdown

City Code § 8-6-13 permits Idaho Falls, Bonneville County residents to maintain, transport, keep, and use compost piles and materials in any manner, no permit, bin design, or setback is specified, as long as the pile does not create a public nuisance. Composting material is expressly excluded from the Code's 'garbage' definition (§ 8-6-4), so an actively maintained pile is not treated as waste requiring removal.

Violations & Fines

A compost pile that becomes a public nuisance, attracting pests or creating offensive odor, can be cited under City Code § 8-6-13 and the Sanitation Chapter's nuisance provisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to compost in Idaho Falls?
No. City Code § 8-6-13 allows compost piles to be kept and used in any manner, with no permit or bin requirement, as long as it isn't a public nuisance.
Is my compost pile counted as garbage the City must haul away?
No. City Code § 8-6-4 excludes actively composted material from the 'garbage' definition, so it isn't subject to mandatory removal.

Sources & Official References

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