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Waste Types & Solutions

Waste Types

ORDINARY WASTE
Waste that is generated during the course of daily living or business. This waste can include food waste, household waste, construction/demolition waste, yard waste, and other waste that is not being reused, recycled, or composted. Ordinary waste can go into the landfill. These waste types are compacted and covered at the active face of the landfill. The decomposition of organic matter in ordinary waste types contributes to the generation of Landfill Gas.

“RECYCLABLE” WASTE
Waste that can be repurposed for another use through reuse, recycling, or composting. This includes metal, electronics, clean wood, and tires. The Ada County Landfill has a designated Recovery & Diversion Area where customers can deposit certain items. We contract with Timbercreek Recycling to process clean lumber and landscaping debris, one of the largest reuse programs in the county.

HAZARDOUS WASTE
Any substance that is flammable, combustible, corrosive, explosive, reactive, or toxic. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is set up to accept hazardous waste from Ada County residents and small quantity business generators. Ada County residents also have the option to leave their hazardous materials at the mobile collection sites. There is no charge to deposit Household Hazardous Waste for Ada County residents. Small quantity generators, businesses producing less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste and 2.2 pounds of acutely hazardous waste per month, are able to use the Household Hazardous Waste Facility for a nominal fee.

 

Asbestos Materials

All asbestos disposals requires 24-hour notice with an appointment. Please call 208-577-4725 to make an appointment. Appointments are available Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Please fill out the attached forms and bring them with you to the Scale House when depositing your materials.

Asbestos Receiving Procedure

Asbestos Waste Shipment Record

Certified Disposal

Some materials require certification. The Certified Disposal Form can be filled out and brought in with your deposit. Please contact the Ada County Landfill for more information.

Certified Disposal Form

Residents and businesses of Ada County are welcome to utilize the Landfill for each different type of waste.

No matter what type of waste is brought to the Landfill, we believe in utilizing the most environmentally efficient method of disposal, ensuring the longevity of the Ada County Landfill.