Waste Management of Idaho - Curbside Recycling

Waste Management of Idaho provides solid waste and recycling services to numerous North Idaho cities and unincorporated areas within Kootenai and Bonner counties.   Use this link to find information on services in your area, or contact your local jurisdiction.

Waste Management of Idaho does not have a separate yard waste or organics collection program, but yard waste can be placed in the regular garbage container.

Waste Management of Idaho also offers a Recycle by Mail service for electronics, batteries, sharps/lancets, and CFLs and fluorescent tubes.

Only clean and dry recyclables accepted. Keep recyclables loose. No plastic bags or bagged material.

Do not place these items in the curbside recycle bin:

• appliances
• broken glass
• ceramic dishes
• diapers
• disposable wipes
• fibers: clothing & textiles
• foil wrapping paper
• food packaging
• glass
• hangers
• hardcover books
• hoses
• lids
• light bulbs
• milk cartons
• mirrors
• packing peanuts
• paint cans
• pet waste
• plastic bags
• plastic cups
• plastic containers from hazardous products
• plastic utensils
• plastic wrappers and film
• prescription bottles
• ribbons and bows
• shredded paper
• scissors
• sharp metal
• straws
• styrofoam products 
• vacuum bags