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Boise, ID Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

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

Key Facts

Trash service
Mandatory for all residences
Trash/compost pickup
Weekly
Recycling pickup
Every other week
Curbside by
7:00 AM collection day
Curbside limit
24 hours max

Summary

Boise requires every residential property to have trash service, collected weekly, with recycling picked up every other week.

A. Regular Collection Service: Collection of trash and compostable materials shall be one time per week and collection of recyclable materials shall be every other week. B. Time Of Placement: Solid waste carts and cans shall be placed for collection by seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. on the regularly scheduled collection day... The containers may not remain at the curbside for a period greater than twenty-four (24) hours. ... A. Mandatory Service: Residential trash service is a mandatory service for all residential properties.

Source: Curb It Boise Collection ScheduleView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-31: Code current through: Ord. 20-26, passed 6-9-2026).

Full Breakdown

Under Boise City Code, residential trash service is mandatory for every residential property, and the City's franchise hauler collects trash and compostable materials once a week, with recyclable materials picked up every other week. Carts and cans must go out no earlier than the evening before pickup and be at the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day, then pulled back in within 24 hours after collection. Missed pickups caused by late or improper placement can trigger a return-collection fee.

Violations & Fines

Late, unemptied, or improperly placed carts can draw a franchise-hauler warning notice; persistent violations move to administrative enforcement, civil penalties, or a public-nuisance case under the code's enforcement sections (§§ 10-4-5-6 through 10-4-5-8).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I opt out of trash service in Boise?
No. Boise City Code makes residential trash service mandatory for every residential property; recycling and compost service are voluntary add-ons.
How early can I put my cart out in Boise?
No earlier than the evening before your scheduled collection day, and it must be curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day itself.
What happens if my Boise trash pickup is missed?
You can wait for the next scheduled day or request a return collection; if the miss was due to late or improper cart placement, the City may charge a return-collection fee.

Sources & Official References

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