Meridian's 'Recycle the Fall' Program is Around the Corner

Meridian residents can help the environment by having their leaves composted and during Recycle the Fall. In collaboration with Republic Services, the City of Meridian offers two options for leaf disposal: Curbside Collection and Drop Site Locations.

“As we make our way into fall, we are excited to once again offer residents a way to divert leaves from the landfill. This free program helps residents easily get rid of large amounts of leaves to be composted,” said the City of Meridian’s Solid Waste Coordinator, Sayard Schultz.

Curbside Collection (November 3 - December 5) Residents are asked to follow these guidelines for collection:

• Leaves only
  • Please no branches, pumpkins, or garden plants.
• Limit of 10 leaf bags per week
• Place leaves in paper leaf bags or in your subscription yard debris cart.
• Do not tape or staple bags.
• Set leaf bags and yard debris carts out on your regular trash service day.
• Have items at the curb by 6:00 a.m.

Leaf-specific trucks will collect properly placed leaf bags as late as 7:00 p.m. Residents are asked to leave their bags at the curb and remain patient as drivers work their way through Meridian.

Drop Site Locations (October 21 - December 11)

Drop site locations are for residential use only. Only leaves in paper bags (please do not tape or staple bags) or loose are accepted.

Neighborhood leaf bins are available at:

• Fuller Park - 3761 W. Park Creek Dr.
• Gordon Harris Park - 2400 E Three Bars Dr.
• Heroes Park - 3064 W. Malta Dr.
• Kleiner Park - 1805 W. Venture St.
• Renaissance Park - 4155 S. Genoard Ave.
• Settlers Park - 3245 N. Meridian Rd.
• Storey Park - 205 E. Franklin Rd.
• Tully Park - 2500 N. Linder Rd.
• Meridian Transfer Station - 2130 W Franklin Rd.

Additional Drop-off Location: The Ada County Landfill is accepting leaves through December 13 during regular business hours.

“We know how important landfill diversion is to the City and look forward to working with the City again to provide composting options for residents”, said Rachele Klein from Republic Services.

For more information on Meridian leaf collection, visit meridiancity.org/recycle-the-fall.

For up-to-date information, join the Meridian Trash Talk Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/MeridianTrashTalk.

For questions about leaf collection, email TrashTalk@meridiancity.org.