To bridge these gaps, Boise uses both incentives and education:
Boise residents typically receive three standard carts to manage their household waste: city of boise trash
: This unique addition allows residents to recycle "hard-to-recycle" plastics (like chip bags and foam) by placing them in orange bags within their regular recycling cart. Challenges in High-Density Living To bridge these gaps, Boise uses both incentives
During the growing season, you can place yard waste (branches, grass, leaves) in the brown compost cart or in paper compost bags next to the cart. Specialty Recycling Programs If a holiday falls on
For yard waste like grass clippings, leaves, and branches, as well as food scraps. Specialty Recycling Programs
If a holiday falls on a weekday, service is delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Living in the City of Trees comes with specific rules for waste management to keep the city clean and green. Unlike some cities where you choose your provider, the City of Boise manages trash and recycling services for single-family homes.