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It’s officially fall in Idaho! Here’s how to recycle those falling leaves in Meridian [Video]

MERIDIAN, Idaho — With a big change in the forecast coming our way this week, things will be looking and feeling a lot like fall. In Meridian, residents have two options for leaf disposal with curbside pickup and drop-off sites across the city.

“As fall approaches, we are excited to offer residents a way to divert leaves from the landfill. Composting leaves is a great way to conserve open space and cycle these leaves back into the environment as compost”, said the City of Meridian’s Solid Waste Coordinator, Sayard Schultz.

Curbside collection will take place on regular trash pick-up days between October 23 – November 22.

The city shares these reminders for curbside pick-up:

  • Leaves only
    • Branches, pumpkins, and garden plants are NOT accepted
  • Limit of 10 leaf bags per week
  • Place leaves in paper leaf bags (please do not tape or staple bags) or in your subscription yard debris cart

Designated leaf pick-up trucks will collect bags as late as …

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