MERIDIAN - Meridian residents can once again positively impact the environment by participating in 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 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 (October 28 - November 22)

Residents are asked to follow these guidelines for collection.

• Leaves only

• Please NO: Branches, pumpkins, and garden plants
• 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
• Set leaf bags and yard debris carts out on your regular trash service day
• Have all your items at the curb by 6 AM

Leaf-specific trucks will collect properly placed leaf bags. Customers may be serviced as late as 7 PM and are asked to leave their bags at the curb and remain patient as drivers work their way through Meridian.

Drop Site Locations (October 22 - December 12)

Please remember that these locations are for residents. 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 14 during regular business hours.

“We are happy to collaborate again with the City in order to help with their sustainability initiatives and provide these services to the residents”, said Konrad McDannel 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.