Pocatello trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | City of Pocatello Sanitation — weekly automated 96-gal garbage cart. Verified 2026-10-15 · pocatello.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Out 6:00 p.m. prior evening through 7:00 a.m. collection day. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Contact the city for recycling details. Verified 2026-10-15 · pocatello.gov |
| Bulk | Oversize/large-object fee $25/collection on city rates page; event carts $25. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | City of Pocatello Sanitation Services. |
| Contacts | 208-234-6192; [email protected]. Verified 2026-10-15 · pocatello.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Out 6:00 p.m. prior evening through 7:00 a.m. collection day.
Where
Autocart guidelines PDF — curb with clearance for automated arm; not blocking driveways/mailboxes.
Limits
One-time extra pickup fee; cart replacement at cost per rates; oversize $25/collection.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste in carts (separate program); materials exceeding oversize rules without fee pickup.
Bags
Household waste in standard cart — lid must close; recyclables per biweekly cart rules.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · pocatello.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
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Full details for Pocatello: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City of Pocatello Sanitation — weekly automated 96-gal garbage cart. Place out from 6:00 p.m. day before through 7:00 a.m. collection day; lid closed; follow Autocart Guidelines PDF for clearance. Day via Garbage Collection Schedule PDF/map (Mon–Fri zones). 208-234-6192 · [email protected].
- Recycling
- Biweekly curbside same weekday as garbage (see schedule PDF for A/B or week letters). 24-hour recycling drop center 3034 Garrett Way for overflow/extra materials when open to residents.
- Bulk pickup
- Oversize/large-object fee $25/collection on city rates page; event carts $25. Schedule/ask Sanitation before setting large piles; household hazardous waste via separate city program (not in cart).
- Curbside: when
- Out 6:00 p.m. prior evening through 7:00 a.m. collection day.
- Curbside: where
- Autocart guidelines PDF — curb with clearance for automated arm; not blocking driveways/mailboxes.
- Curbside: limits
- One-time extra pickup fee; cart replacement at cost per rates; oversize $25/collection.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste cart Apr 1–Nov 30 weekly; leaf bags Nov 2–28 per seasonal notice — not mixed into garbage cart off-season without program.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste in carts (separate program); materials exceeding oversize rules without fee pickup.
- Curbside: bags
- Household waste in standard cart — lid must close; recyclables per biweekly cart rules.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Cart replacement fee schedule on rates page; other citation dollars not fully listed on HTML.
- Holidays
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
Not yet confirmed. Check your city.
- Hauler
- City of Pocatello Sanitation Services
- Contacts
- 208-234-6192; [email protected]
- Find your day
- Garbage + recycling schedule PDF
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: pocatello.gov
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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