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Idaho Falls, ID Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

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

Key Facts

Not city-collected
Appliances & heavy machinery
Not city-collected
Tree trunks, construction debris
Not city-collected
Hazardous waste, dead animals
Governing section
City Code § 8-6-15

Summary

Idaho Falls' city collection service will not remove appliances, heavy machinery, tree trunks, construction debris, hazardous waste, or dead animals left outside a City-provided container.

EXCEPTIONS TO WASTE REMOVAL BY CITY: The City shall have no duty to remove the following waste:

(A) Dirt, earth, or debris from construction, building renovation, or demolition.

(B) Appliances (including white goods), large or heavy machines, tree trunks, or other debris or waste not placed within a waste container meeting the requirements of this Chapter.

CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS 473

(C) Hazardous waste, toxic chemicals, waste oils, lubricants, or any other substance harmful to life or limb; or

(D) Dead animals; or

(E) Waste not contained in City-provided containers, unless otherwise allowed by this Chapter or specifically authorized by the City. (Ord. 3003, 04-23-15; Ord. 3018,

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Full Breakdown

Under Idaho Falls City Code section 8-6-15, the City has no duty to collect dirt, earth, or construction/demolition debris; appliances, large or heavy machines, tree trunks, or other waste not placed inside a City-provided container; hazardous waste, toxic chemicals, or waste oils; dead animals; or any waste not contained in a City-provided container unless the Chapter or the City specifically authorizes otherwise. Residents must arrange private hauling or a separately authorized pickup for these items instead of setting them out with routine trash service.

Violations & Fines

Placing excluded items curbside anyway risks a nuisance or scattering citation under section 8-6-16, a misdemeanor under the general penalty in section 1-4-1: up to $1,000 and/or 6 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Idaho Falls pick up my old refrigerator or washing machine at the curb?
No. Section 8-6-15(B) excludes appliances and large or heavy machines from routine City collection; arrange a private hauler or authorized disposal instead.
Does the City collect tree trunks or construction debris?
No: section 8-6-15(A)-(B) excludes construction/demolition debris and tree trunks from the City's collection duty.

Sources & Official References

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