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Kootenai County, ID Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Some Restrictions

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

Key Facts

Collection frequency: No county curbside; hauler or drop-off
Find your day: Contact your private hauler
Rural sites: 12 sites, daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bulk items: Prairie/Ramsey Transfer Stations
Holiday closures: Six major holidays

Summary

Kootenai County runs no curbside routes. Residents either hire a private hauler (which sets your pickup day) or drop household refuse at one of 12 staffed Rural Collection Sites, open daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Transfer stations handle bulky items.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Kootenai County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

No person shall discard or dispose of any solid waste in the county except by approved use of the county solid waste disposal system.

Source: Kootenai County Solid Waste DepartmentView official code

Full Breakdown

Kootenai County operates transfer stations, a landfill, and rural drop-off sites rather than curbside pickup. For home pickup, contract a private hauler such as Coeur d'Alene Garbage/Post Falls Sanitation (208-457-1820), which sets your collection day. Otherwise, use one of 12 staffed Rural Collection Sites for household refuse, open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bulky items, furniture, appliances, tires, and wood are not accepted at rural sites, take them to the Prairie or Ramsey Transfer Station (open daily, 8 a.m. to 4:55 p.m.). All county facilities close on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and close early (3 p.m.) on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve. Info via the Kootenai Waste Directory.

Violations & Fines

Rural sites accept only Kootenai County household refuse; illegal dumping or prohibited materials (appliances, tires, construction debris, hazardous waste) should be reported to the Sheriff at 208-446-1300.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is my trash pickup day in Kootenai County?

Kootenai County does not run curbside collection. If you use a private hauler such as Coeur d'Alene Garbage/Post Falls Sanitation (208-457-1820), that company sets and confirms your pickup day. Otherwise, drop household refuse at any of the 12 staffed Rural Collection Sites, open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where do I take bulky or large items in Kootenai County?

Rural Collection Sites do not accept furniture, appliances, tires, or construction debris. Take those items to the Prairie or Ramsey Transfer Station, open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4:55 p.m. Both close on the six county holidays.

Is trash collection open on holidays in Kootenai County?

All county solid-waste facilities close on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and close early at 3 p.m. on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve. Private haulers set their own holiday schedules, so confirm with your provider.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Kootenai County

Bulk Item DisposalSome Restrictions Parking Rules: Street Parking LimitsSome Restrictions Noise Ordinances: Quiet HoursSome Restrictions Fence Regulations: Height LimitsSome Restrictions Illegal DumpingSome Restrictions Bin Placement RulesSome Restrictions Dumpster RulesSome Restrictions Noise Ordinances: Barking DogsSome Restrictions Animal Ordinances: Breed RestrictionsSignificant Restrictions Animal Ordinances: Pet LimitsSome Restrictions

All Kootenai County rules

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