Sanitation Department

Sanitation Equipment
 

The City of Idaho Falls Sanitation Department is responsible for hauling solid waste from residential and commercial properties to help maintain a clean and safe environment for the residents of the City of Idaho Falls.

recyclebin

The department also maintains recycle bins around the City for the deposit of sorted newspaper, office paper, magazines, and phone books; plastic, food and drink containers marked with number 1 thru 7; aluminum cans; and tin cans. The locations of the bins can be found on the Sanitation Routes and Recycling Map page (on the left side menu). Recycle any items not listed on the bins by taking them to a local recycling center.

compostbin

Also, the department has a mulch pile created from picked up fall leaves and discarded Christmas trees. This mulch is free to the public and information can be obtained by calling the department.

trashcan

Information on container size and weight and holiday pickup can be found on the Policies and Ordinances page (on the left side menu).

couch

The Sanitation Department will remove items such as water heaters, stoves, dishwashers, sofas, box springs, mattresses, etc. but requires that the resident call the Sanitation Department to schedule a pickup.

Tires and items containing Freon, such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners, are subject to a disposal fee by the Bonneville County Transfer Station. The resident must obtain the disposal fee amount by calling the Bonneville County Transfer Station at 528-5550 and include a check payable to Bonneville County in that amount with the items to be hauled.

wheatstalks

The Sanitation Department will remove brush and small tree limbs if it is tied in bundles not to exceed 4 ft. long and 50 lbs. in weight.  Call the department to schedule a brush pickup.

DO NOT PUT BRUSH IN WASTE CONTAINERS

  The Landfills and Transfer Station are under the direction of Bonneville County.  Questions regarding their locations, hours, and disposal of items should be directed (208) 528-5550 Extension 3
 

2472 N. Holmes Ave.

PO Box 50220

Idaho Falls, Idaho 83405-0220

Phone (208 612-8491

Fax (208) 612-8571

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