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Mountain Home Disposal

Mountain Home Disposal (MHD), an affiliate of BFI/Allied Waste Services, strives to provide seamless trash, recycling, and yard waste collection services to Mountain Home residents.

Garbage Collection Guidelines
Residential solid waste service is mandatory in the City of Mountain Home.  Garbage is collected once a week with no limit on the number of carts, cans or bags you may set out.

Use the Right Container
All trash must be in containers or bags to keep odors in and animals out.  A closed container will prevent tampering by pets, minimize odors, and block rainwater.

  • Wheeled carts

  • Trash cans with lids (35 gallons or smaller)

  • Plastic garbage bags, tightly closed

  • Paper kraft bags for yard waste

Limit Size and Weight of Containers
For driver safety, container sizes must be between 20 and 35 gallons and can be no heavier than 60 pounds.  MHD provided wheeled carts are limited to 95 gallons and may not be heavier than 200 pounds.

 Collection Requirements

  • Trash and yard waste must be set out by 6:00 am.

  • All containers must be removed from the curbside within 24 hours.

  • Wheeled carts should be placed at the curb line with lid hinges pointing away from the street.  

  • No hazardous materials, fluorescent light tubes, paint or vehicle batteries are collected curbside. See information included in this website for proper disposal of household hazardous materials.

  • Make sure drivers have safe and convenient access to containers.

  • Do not set trash containers close to obstructions such as mailboxes, fire hydrants, parked cars, or utility poles.

  • Do not block sidewalks with cans or bags.

  • Do not overload containers or pack them so tightly that trash is difficult to remove.  

  • Do not overload containers so as to prevent the container lid from closing completely.

  • Trees and branches must be cut to less than 4' in length, bundled, and placed next to your garbage can on your regular collection day.

Yard Waste Collection Guidelines
To help keep disposal costs down, the City of Mountain Home collects yard waste separately from March through November.  Yard waste includes grass clippings, shrub and tree trimmings, leaves and branches.  During the months of December, January, and Feburary, yard waste is picked up on the regular collection day as part of the trash.  To help MHD provide safe and consistent service, please follow these guidelines:

  • Yard waste is collected by a separate truck on the same day as your trash.

  • Please contain yard waste in paper kraft bags or 20-35 gallon cans.  MHD cannot accept yard waste in 95-gallon wheeled carts.

  • The maximum allowable weight for any single can or bag is 60 pounds. 

  •  Please cut wood to 4-ft. lengths and bundle for easier handling.  The opening at the back of the truck is only 4 ˝ feet wide.

  • Sod, dirt and rocks are prohibited.

If you have questions regarding the collection of yard waste, please call Mountain Home Disposal at 587-4237 or the City of Mountain Home at 587-2104.

Blue Bin Recycling Guidelines
Recycling is included in residential solid waste service.  Every household that signs up for service is provided with a blue recycling bin.  Recycling is collected by a separate truck on the same day as garbage. The bin remains the property of BFI/Allied Waste Services. To replace a broken or damaged bin, call BFI/Allied Waste Services at 345-1265.

Recycling Collection Requirements
In order to keep costs down, recyclables must be sorted. 

Use Separate Paper Bags to Sort These Items in Your Bin

  • Newspapers (including inserts), magazines, and catalogs.

  • Metals:  Cans (Rinse empty cans - labels are okay - aerosol cans must be empty - pesticide cans are prohibited), pie tins (rinsed), wire hangers (stripped of foam and paper).

  • Mixed Paper (junk mail, white or pastel ledger, cereal and frozen food boxes, paper bags, envelopes, fax paper, computer paper, brochures, greeting cards and wrapping paper without foil, construction paper.)

  • Plastics. All household plastics (1 through 7) except for plastic bags, motor oil jugs, and pesticide containers.

  • Corrugated cardboard. Break boxes down to less than 4x4' and place under or next to bin.

Glass is not collected curbside. Clear or colored glass may be recycled at area recycling centers.

Other Curbside Recycling Opportunities Include 

Used Motor Oil
BFI/Allied Waste Services will collect up to 2 gallons of used motor oil per household per week. Do not mix with other fluids, such as brake or transmission fluid or gasoline. Use transparent, 1-gallon plastic jugs. Set containers next to (not inside) recycling bin. Label container “USED MOTOR OIL.” Write “SAVE” on the container for reuse.

Bulky Wastes and Appliances
Upon request, MHD provides collection of bulky wastes, furniture, dishwashers, stoves and water heaters. Appliances containing Freon (air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, etc.) will be picked up if they are properly tagged indicating that the Freon has been professionally removed.  An additional fee per appliance will apply.  Call MHD at 587-4237 to schedule pick up. Appliances and bulky wastes must be outside and visible to the driver.  

Christmas Tree Recycling
Christmas trees will by picked up by MHD during the first week of January.  Christmas trees set out for collection must be free of lights, ornaments, tinsel, and stand.  They must be cut to less than 4-ft. lengths.  Flocked trees and wreaths are not accepted.

Recycling Drop-Site
Mountain Home Disposal provides a recycling drop-site for Elmore County residents who do not have access to curbside recycling.  The new site is located at 3535 Old Highway 30 and is accessible seven days per week.  Materials that can be dropped off for recycling include:

  • Newspaper and inserts.

  • Magazines & catalogs, glossy pages only.

  • Cans. Rinse empty cans. Labels are OK. Aerosol cans must be empty. Pesticide cans are prohibited.

  • Paper. Recycle white or pastel paper, cardboard boxes (remove any liners), phonebooks, and junk mail. No pizza boxes,  wax-coated, foil-lined, or food-contaminated paper products. No bright-colored paper.

  • Plastics. Look on the bottom for the 1, 2, or 3 symbols. Remove caps, rinse and smash.

  • Corrugated cardboard. Break boxes down to less than 4'x4'.

  • Glass (clear or colored).  Please - no ceramics, window panes, or light bulbs.

  • Please do NOT leave garbage or other items at the recycling site.

 Please call Mountain Home Disposal at 587-4237 for more information.

Household Hazardous Materials
Mountain Home Disposal does not haul hazardous materials.  Please call Mountain Home Parks and Recreation Department at 587-2113 for disposal information.

Rates
All households in Mountain Home are required to pay for garbage and yard waste collection service. The monthly rate includes the use of one 95-gallon wheeled cart. You may use your own containers for additional household garbage or rent an additional wheeled cart from MHD for an additional charge.

  • Bills are mailed monthly.

Call the City of Mountain Home at (208) 587-2104 to begin service or inquire about your bill.  Call Mountain Home Disposal at (208) 587-4237 if you have questions about your service.

 

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