Solid Waste

What Can I Dispose Of?


Central District Health provides a list of household hazardous waste products that should be taken to collection facilities for disposal.

Automotive Products

  • Used Motor Oil
  • Antifreeze
  • Old Gasoline

Batteries

  • All Types

Paints & Stains

  • Latex & Oil-based Paints
  • Solvents
  • Paint Thinners
  • Wood Stains

Yard & Garden Products

  • Pesticides/Herbicides
  • Garden Chemicals
  • Pool/Spa Chemicals

Household Products

  • Aerosols
  • Household Cleaners
  • Laundry Products

Mercury

  • Fluorescent Light Tubes
  • Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)
  • Thermostats
  • Thermometers

Electronics

  • Computers
  • Printers
  • Televisions
  • Fax Machines
  • Cell Phones

Pharmaceuticals

  • Expired Prescriptions
  • Over-the-counter Drugs

Mystery Wastes

  • If you don't know what it is, we'll still take it!

Resources

Where Do I Take It?


Drug Drop Off Programs


The cities of Boise, Meridian and Eagle offer a way to dispose of unused and expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. Drop them off at the police department.

Boise City Police - Boise City Hall West | 333 N. Mark Stall Place 83704

  • 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Public Service Information Center Lobby, Building #1 | 7225 Barrister Dr. 83704

  • 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

Garden City Police Department | 301 E 50th 83714

  • 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

Meridian Police Department | 1401 E Watertower Lane 83642

  • 8 am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Eagle Police Department - Eagle Fire & Police Safety Building | 1119 E. State St., Suite 240, 260

  • 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

Star Police Department | 10769 W. State St.

  • 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

Contact

Solid Waste Contacts

upcoming events



Dec 158:30am
REGULAR BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING

The next Regular Board of Health meeting will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 8:30am at 707 N. Armstrong Pl, Boise The Board Meeting schedule is posted inside CDH Headquarters and on the Board Meetings page, HERE. View past meetings via YouTube.

May 16 10:00am - 2:00pm
FREE HEALTH SCREENING

Make your health a priority and attend a free health screening event! Screenings consist of a single finger poke to run a full lipid panel (Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, and Blood Glucose) and an A1C test. Screenings take approximately 20 minutes and participants will leave with a copy of their results. Know your numbers – Get Screened! No appointment necessary, at the Mountain Home Library.