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Residential and Commercial Blue Bin Recycling

Recycling Centers

For businesses and residents with no curbside recycling, there are several local recycling centers.

• Western Recycling - 1990 S. Cole, Boise
  Phone: 375-8580
• Pacific Recycling - 5120 Emerald, Boise
  Phone: 375-2131
• Boise Recycling - 4725 Glenwood, Garden City
  Phone: 375-3225
• Office Depot - 216 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa
• Rite Aid - 2809 E Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell

Glass drop-site locations

• Boise Co-Op - 888 W. Fort Street, Boise
• Fire Station #3 - 2202 Gekeler Lane, Boise (south of Boise Ave.)
• Fire Station #1 - 801 Reserve St., Boise
• Fire Station #12 - 324 Hwy. 21, Boise (north of Federal Way)
• Fire Station #10 - 12065 W. McMillan, Boise
• Fire Station #8 - 4422 Overland, Boise
• Albertsons - 16th and State St., Boise
• Fire Station #5 - 212 S. 16th Street, Boise
• Office Max - 2509 S. Broadway, Boise
• Fire Station #6 - 6933 W. Franklin, Boise
• BSU - Capitol Blvd. and University Dr.

Common Recycling Questions and Answers

What day will my recycling be collected?

Recyclable materials are collected the same day as your trash.  Set your blue bin out at the curb, across the driveway from your trashcans, if possible.

What if my bin is stolen or broken?

Call Allied Waste and request another bin.  Allied Waste will replace your bin up to once a year if it is damaged or broken. 

What if I have more recycling than will fit in my bin?

Additional material may be sorted and set out in other containers, such as: other plastic bins, cardboard boxes, milk crates, or small kitchen trash cans labeled “recycling.”

Do I have to use paper bags?

Yes, we do request that you use paper bags.  Why?  If a paper bag accidentally gets thrown in the recycling truck, or if the bag is not reusable, then it won’t contaminate a truckload of recyclable material because it is also recyclable.  All grocery stores still stock paper bags, you just may have to request them.

Plastic bags are difficult to empty because things (like paper products) get caught on them.  Aluminum cans and plastic bottles also have a tendency to stick to  plastic bags—especially during the summer months.  But if you only have plastic bags, don’t worry, our drivers will still collect the materials.

What do I do if it is windy or rainy?

If it’s windy, throw a weight (like a rock) on top of your bin to keep the material from blowing.  If it’s rainy, Allied Waste will still pick-up wet materials.

What do I do with my motor oil?

Place your motor oil in a transparent one-gallon jug and set it NEXT TO YOUR TRASH CANS.  Motor oil will not be accepted if it is mixed with other fluids such as: gasoline, antifreeze, etc.  It needs to be in a transparent container so the driver can verify the contents.

What do I do if my recycling is not picked-up?

If your recycling bin was not picked-up you may have been missed.  Please have your bin out by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day.  If you have not been picked-up by the end of the day, call the Allied office to notify them.  Your setout will be collected the next service day.  If some of your material was taken, but not all, chances are there is something in your bin that was not acceptable.  Look for a card indicating what the problem might have been.

What is included in "Mixed Paper"?

Do’s
Construction paper (w/o glitter/glue)
Greeting cards (no foil)
Newspapers
Magazines
Catalogs
Brochures
Office waste paper (any color)
Computer paper
Fax paper
Junk mail
Envelopes (cellophane windows okay)
Paper bags
Cereal & frozen food boxes (remove liners)
Candy boxes (remove liners)
Wrappings paper (no foil)
Lined School Paper

Don’ts
Paper plates & cups
Styrofoam/Packaging
Tissues
Paper towels
Milk or juice cartons
Napkins
Food-contaminated containers

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