: Picked up every other week, this service covers standard paper, plastics, and metals. The city emphasizes contamination control , noting that recyclables in plastic bags are often skipped or treated as trash.
| Item | Where it Goes | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 🟢 Green Cart | Bagged trash only. | | Paper/Cardboard | 🔵 Blue Cart | Flattened, dry, no grease. | | Plastic Bottles | 🔵 Blue Cart | Empty and rinsed. No lids. | | Food Scraps | 🟤 Brown Cart | Use paper bags if needed. | | Glass | ⚫ Drop-off Only | Do not put in curbside carts. | | Batteries | ⚫ Drop-off Only | Fire hazard! Never in trash. | | Plastic Bags | 🟢 Green Cart | Return to grocery stores instead. | city of boise trash
For yard waste like grass clippings, leaves, and branches, as well as food scraps. Specialty Recycling Programs : Picked up every other week, this service
If your cart was out on time and was missed, you can report it through the Boise City App ("Boise City Collector") or call (208) 345-1266. | | Paper/Cardboard | 🔵 Blue Cart |
