For residents of Idaho Falls, efficient and reliable trash pick up services are essential to maintaining a clean, healthy community. The City of Idaho Falls’ Sanitation Division provides comprehensive waste management solutions that keep our neighborhoods pristine and environmentally responsible.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Sanitation Division serves over 15,500 residential properties through an advanced automated collection system. All garbage containers must be ready for pickup by 7 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
Residential Trash Collection
The city uses an innovative autoload program that offers several key benefits:
- Increased staff efficiency
- Lower operating expenses
- Reduced street litter
- Decreased staff-related injuries
- Easy-to-move wheeled garbage containers
Container Options
- Residents can request additional residential refuse carts
- Additional cart cost: $9.45 per month per cart
- Contact the Sanitation Division to request extra carts
Recycling Services
The Sanitation Division maintains glass recycle bins throughout the city. Residents can:
- Find recycle bin locations on the city’s Recycle Bin Map
- Take other recyclable items to local recycling centers
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
The service accepts various large items, including:
- Water heaters
- Stoves
- Dishwashers
- Sofas
- Mattresses
- Box springs
Important: Residents must call to schedule bulk item pickup.
Yard Waste & Special Disposal
Brush and Tree Limbs
- Free mulch pile available for city residents
- Brush must be tied in bundles
- Bundle limitations:
- Not exceeding 4 feet long
- Maximum weight of 50 pounds
Special Waste Disposal
- Tires and Freon-containing items (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners) require special handling
- Disposal fees are managed by Bonneville County Transfer Station
- Residents must call (208) 528-5550 to determine disposal fees
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
The Sanitation Division adjusts collection schedules for several holidays in 2025:
Holidays running ONE DAY BEHIND:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Memorial Day (May 26)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (September 1)
- Thanksgiving (November 27)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
Holidays running ON SCHEDULE:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Juneteenth
- Columbus Day
- Veteran’s Day
How to Request Services
Contact Information:
- Phone: (208) 612-8491
- Email: Sanitation Department
- Physical Address: 2472 N Holmes Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 50220, Idaho Falls, ID 83405
Idaho Falls’ Sanitation Division is committed to providing efficient, environmentally responsible waste management services. By offering comprehensive trash pick up, recycling, and special waste disposal, the city ensures a clean and sustainable community for all residents.
https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/365/Sanitation
The City of Idaho Falls’ Sanitation Division provides solid waste All garbage containers should be ready for pickup by 7 a.m. on their scheduled day.
https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/367/Sanitation-Collection-Autoload-Program
The cost for additional residential refuse carts is $9.45 per month per cart. Please contact the Sanitation Division to request additional carts. For