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6 free large item pickups per year through Curb It/Republic Services, weekly trash and compost, the Hefty EnergyBag orange bag program for hard-to-recycle plastics, and 5 free overflow stickers annually.
Last updated: May 2026 · Maintained by Freemoval as a public resource
Boise, Idaho runs one of the most comprehensive curbside waste programs in the Mountain West through the “Curb It” program, operated in partnership with Republic Services. Boise residents receive 6 free large item pickups per year in addition to weekly trash and compost service, plus a nationally recognized curbside composting program diverting over 30,000 tons annually. The Hefty EnergyBag orange bag program adds a unique pathway for hard-to-recycle plastics. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Boise residents.
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City of Boise residents receive 6 free large item pickups per calendar year.
· Schedule: Call Republic Services at 208-345-1266
· Placement: Items at curb or in alley by 6:00 AM on the scheduled pickup day
· Refrigerant: Freon is safely removed from appliances (refrigerators, AC units, freezers) as part of the service at no extra charge
· Accepted: Furniture, mattresses, appliances (must be empty), tires, electronics, and most large household items
Once your 6 free pickups are used for the year, additional large item pickups require a fee. Contact Republic Services for current per-pickup pricing.
The Curb It program provides:
· Weekly trash collection (gray cart)
· Weekly compost collection (brown/green cart, including food scraps, meat, dairy, and grains since recent program expansion)
· Bi-weekly recycling (blue cart, all recyclables together, no sorting required except glass)
· Optional glass collection (separate subscription)
· Hefty EnergyBag orange bag program for hard-to-recycle plastics (plastic bags, flexible packaging, foam)
All carts must be placed at the curb or alley by 6:00 AM on collection day. Holiday delays apply for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
For billing questions: Boise City Utility Billing at 208-608-7460. For service issues: Republic Services at 208-345-1266.
Each Boise residence receives 5 free overflow stickers per year for extra trash bags that don’t fit in the cart. Each sticker is valid for one-time use. Additional sheets of 5 stickers can be purchased for $10.68. Stickers allow overflow bags to be collected alongside the regular trash cart.
The City of Boise operates free HHW collection sites throughout the city, open one day per month. Check the current schedule at cityofboise.org/departments/public-works/curb-it/hhw.
Other HHW options: The Ada County Landfill (10300 Seaman’s Gulch Rd) also operates a Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Auto parts stores (AutoZone, O’Reilly, Advance Auto) accept used motor oil and lead-acid batteries free.
· Salvation Army Boise — free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule at satruck.org.
· Habitat for Humanity Treasure Valley ReStore — multiple Treasure Valley locations. Free pickup for qualifying donations.
· Goodwill of the Snake River Valley — multiple Boise metro locations.
· Idaho Youth Ranch — thrift stores across Idaho accepting household items for youth programs.
Given 6 free large item pickups per year, paid services are mainly needed for in-home pickup (items can’t reach curb), same-day service, or large-volume cleanouts exceeding the annual free allotment.
LoadUp paid pickup
$80+For Boise households who need same-day or in-home pickup, need more capacity than free options provide, or want full-service crew-based hauling, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Boise area for upfront-priced pickup.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. 100% of round-ups fund subsidized pickups at standard market rates.
Book a Boise pickup with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Other paid junk removal services
$70–$4001-800-Got-Junk and College Hunks Hauling Junk serve the Boise metro. Local independent operators typically offer competitive pricing 20%–30% below national chains. Get 2–3 quotes for larger jobs.
How many free large item pickups does Boise provide?
6 free large item pickups per calendar year through Republic Services. Call 208-345-1266 to schedule. Items must be at the curb or alley by 6 AM. Freon is removed from appliances at no charge as part of the service.
What is the Hefty EnergyBag orange bag program?
Boise’s orange bag program accepts hard-to-recycle plastics (bags, foam, flexible packaging) that can’t go in the regular blue recycling cart. These materials are collected for energy recovery rather than landfill. Orange bags are available at participating retailers. This is separate from regular recycling and trash service.
Is this page maintained?
Yes. Last updated May 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.