Bulky Item Pickup and Extra Trash Service

The City of Meridian has streamlined its bulky item collection process by introducing a year-round program, eliminating the need for seasonal events such as Spring Cleanup.

This service covers single-family households that have a trash cart serviced through Republic Services.

Service Includes

10 free bulky item pickups per calendar year (limitations apply).
Flexibility to schedule bulky item pickups when you need them.
Refrigerate containing appliance/unit appliance (e.g., refrigerators) removal of $74.78 is conveniently added to your utility bill.

Important Information

Bulky items include large items that don’t fit in your trash cart, such as couches, mattresses, and appliances.
Items must be scheduled in advance following the guidelines below.

How it Works

Read the service guidelines below
Schedule by calling Republic Services at 208-345-1265 or online by completing the Bulky Item Form below.
Mark your pick-up on your calendar.

Bulky Item Form

Guidelines

Large Bulky Item Collection

For pickup, place the item(s) at the curb 3 feet from other objects, such as waste carts or parked cars, by 6 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day.
All 10 free pickups can be used at one time.
Outside of appliances and furniture, bulky items may not weigh more than 60 lbs.
For real Christmas tree disposal, see the Tree Composting page.

NOT Accepted: *

Basketball hoops with cement footings attached
Bathtubs
Boats
Business waste
Car parts
Construction & demolition debris
Electronic waste (e.g., rechargeable batteries and computer items)
Fence posts
Hot tubs
Household Hazardous Waste (e.g., mercury-containing items and chemicals)
Pianos
Tires (bring to the Ada County Landfill)
Tube TVs
- Up to 27 inches may be brought to a Household Hazardous Waste Site
- Larger than 27 inches must be brought to the Ada County Landfill
Windows and mirrors over 4 ft. long

* Please remember that rechargeable batteries can cause fires. These batteries can become damaged when compacted in the collection trash trucks, and damaged batteries cause fires.

Extra Trash Bags and Smaller Item Collection

All smaller items must be placed within tightly closed plastic bags and placed in a container such as a box or a personal container (personal containers will not be taken).
No loose plastic bags may be left out at the curb except during the Extra Trash Event following Christmas.
Boxes may not exceed 30 lbs.
Personal containers must be smaller than 32 gallons and weigh less than 60 lbs.
Trash bundles must be tied together and cannot exceed 4 ft. in length nor weigh more than 30 lbs.
One container or bundle equals one free pickup.
For pickup, place item(s) at the curb 3 ft. from other things such as waste carts or parked cars by 6 a.m. on your scheduled pick-up day.

NOT Accepted: *

Business waste
Construction & demolition debris
Electronic waste, such as rechargeable batteries and computer items
Household Hazardous Waste (e.g., mercury-containing items and chemicals)
Recyclable items
- Recyclables may be brought to the Meridian Transfer Station (2130 W Franklin Rd. Meridian - enter off Benchmark Ave) for free
Sharp objects (e.g., broken glass and syringes)
Tube TVs
- Up to 27" may be brought to a Household Hazardous Waste Site
- Larger than 27”, must be brought to the Ada County Landfill
Windows and mirrors over 4 ft. long

* Please remember that rechargeable batteries can cause fires. These batteries can become damaged when compacted in the collection trash trucks, and damaged batteries cause fires.

Large Amounts of Cardboard

Recycle your cardboard for free at the Meridian Transfer Station (2130 W Franklin Rd., Meridian - enter off Benchmark Ave.).

Guidelines:

Both large and small cardboard pieces are accepted.
Flatten all cardboard.
Remove all other materials (e.g., packing peanuts, Styrofoam^TM, and plastic bags) before placing them into the recycling container.