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Free yard waste removal in Boise, ID
Every free and paid way to get rid of yard waste in Boise, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Boise Curb It
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A public resource guide
Every free and paid way to get rid of yard waste in Boise, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Boise Curb It
6
free large item pickups per customer per year through 208-345-1266
Freon handled
appliances are collected and the refrigerant removed after pickup
Free
Ada County Household Hazardous Waste facility for chemicals and electronics
Every route for yard waste in Boise, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Boise guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Boise, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Boise Curb It large item pickup: yard waste
FreeYard waste goes in the weekly compost cart; large branches can be bundled next to it or taken to the transfer station.
Who qualifies: Boise households with Curb It trash service through Republic Services.
How to schedule: Call Republic Services at 208-345-1266 to request a large item pickup. Each customer gets up to 6 large item pickups per year free. Items go at the curb or in the alley on the scheduled date.
Limits: 6 large item pickups per customer per year. Confirm counts of items per pickup with Republic when you call.
Set-out: At the curb or alley where your carts go, the night before or by 6 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Boise: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering yard waste, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Boise: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
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.
The Boise rule for yard waste: Yard waste goes in the weekly compost cart; large branches can be bundled next to it or taken to the transfer station.
Program basics: 6 large item pickups per customer per year. Confirm counts of items per pickup with Republic when you call. At the curb or alley where your carts go, the night before or by 6 a.m. on the scheduled pickup day.
What the city will not take: Household hazardous waste (Ada County HHW facility), tires (Ada County Landfill), and construction debris.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Boise Curb It: Trash (large item pickups), Republic Services: Boise facilities. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Why yard waste are different from ordinary bulk. Bundling rules are where most yard waste gets skipped. Branches typically must be under 4 feet long and 4 to 6 inches in diameter, tied in bundles under 40 to 50 pounds, and limited to a number of bundles per week. Leaves go in paper bags or carts, not plastic, in most programs because the material is composted. Plastic bags of leaves are the most common curbside rejection.
Three mistakes that get yard waste left at the curb:
Paid options cover stumps, large tree removals, and heavy loads of sod and soil.
Stump grinding
$100 to $400 per stumpGrinding a stump in place to below grade is cheaper and easier than removing it. The grindings can be left as mulch or bagged as yard waste where the program allows wood chips.
Mark utilities first. Call 811 before grinding near service lines.
LoadUp paid yard waste 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.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your yard waste. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book yard waste pickup in Boise with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Boise proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Boise junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national yard waste disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Boise: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Boise pick up yard waste for free?
Yes, in the weekly compost cart.
How much does paid yard waste removal cost in Boise?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single yard waste pickup in Boise starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. 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.
How do I put yard waste out for pickup?
Leaves and clippings in paper lawn bags or the green cart, not plastic. Branches cut to the length limit (usually 4 feet), under the diameter limit (usually 4 to 6 inches), tied in bundles under 40 to 50 pounds. Check your city’s weekly bundle limit and season in the directory below.
Why can’t I use plastic bags?
Because yard waste is composted or ground into mulch, and plastic contaminates the product. Most programs require paper bags or carts; a few accept plastic bags that crews empty and leave behind.
Which states ban yard waste from landfills?
More than 20 states ban some or all yard waste from landfills, including Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas, and Delaware among others. That is why curbside programs are so common.
What do I do with a tree stump?
Grind it in place ($100 to $400), dig it out and take it to a transfer station as inert material, or list it free for someone who wants firewood or a planter. Most curbside programs exclude stumps and root balls.
Is this Boise page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Boise guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.