Idaho Falls hosting annual Clean and Green Citywide Cleanup
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~ Idaho Falls residents can look forward to a cleaner and greener city this spring as the annual Clean and Green Citywide Cleanup kicks off on May 1. The city is offering assistance to residents with their spring cleaning efforts by providing designated drop-off locations for unwanted items.

The Sanitation Division and Code Enforcement staff will be available on the first four weekends of May at various locations throughout Idaho Falls to collect and dispose of household solid waste, brush, construction waste, and bulk items. According to Idaho Falls Sanitation Superintendent Jordan Rechenmacher, this service aims to make spring cleaning easier for residents by offering a convenient one-stop drop location for most unwanted items.

Residents can bring their unwanted items to designated drop-off locations between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the following dates:

- May 1 to 3: Old Butte Maintenance Shed, Canyon Avenue, and Science Center Drive

- May 8 to 10: Freeman Park and Wes Diest Aquatic Center

- May 15 to 17: Vernon Avenue and Waid Street Sweeper Dump, Elva Street, and Royal Avenue

- May 22 to 24: Mel Erickson Park Parking Lot and Tyra Drive near Stace Street

However, certain types of waste such as metal, hazardous materials, tires, or large appliances cannot be disposed of at these locations. Residents are advised to dispose of these items at appropriate disposal locations listed below.

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Household hazardous waste can be safely disposed of at the Bonneville County Transfer Station on May 10. Accepted items include paint thinner, batteries, fertilizer, fuels, and antifreeze.

Metal and large appliances without Freon can be brought to Pacific Recycling or the Bonneville County Transfer Station. Tires and large appliances with Freon can also be disposed of at the Bonneville County Transfer Station for a fee.

For demolition material disposal, residents must go to the Bonneville County Hatch Pit. And for electronic recycling, the Idaho National Laboratory and E Cyclers of Idaho will be hosting several collection events at the Idaho Falls Public Library. Residents can bring their unwanted e-waste materials to the library drop-off location on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information on acceptable items and collection event instructions, dates, and locations, residents can visit ecyclersofidaho.com. Additionally, a city map and Clean and Green webpage are available for reference.

Residents can also contact the Idaho Falls Sanitation Division at (208) 612-8491 or the Bonneville County Hatch Pit and/or Transfer Station at (208) 528-5550 for any additional inquiries.

With the help of city staff and designated drop-off locations, Idaho Falls residents can easily dispose of their unwanted items and contribute to a cleaner and greener city this spring. Let's all do our part in keeping our city clean and green during this annual Clean and Green Citywide Cleanup.

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