Pocatello Hazardous Waste

Bannock County Landfill

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program

Pocatello residents are encouraged to participate in the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection program. Events are held annually at the Bannock County Landfill. The HHW program gives residents a means to properly dispose of their unwanted oil, paint, pesticides, herbicides, and more.

The Bannock County Landfill will accept up to 5 gallons each of the accepted household wastes listed below.

Accepted

  • Auto and Household Batteries
  • Cleaners
  • Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  • Fluorescent Tubes
  • Gas/Oil
  • Paints
  • Pesticides/Herbicides
  • Waste Auto Fluids

Not Accepted

  • AG Chemicals
  • Commercial Waste
  • Explosives
  • Leaking Containers
  • Mixed Waste
  • Unlabeled Waste

2023 Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Schedule

Event Date Time
Household Hazardous Waste Days April 1 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  May 6 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  June 3 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  July 1 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  August 5 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  September 2 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  October 7 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Guidelines

  • Bannock County residents only
  • Loads must be secured
  • Accepted on specified days and times only
  • Call 208-236-0607 with questions

2023 Landfill Free Days

Residents Date Time
Pocatello and Chubbuck Residents
 May 13
October 14		 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
McCammon Residents
 May 13
October 14		 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Inkom Residents
 May 9
May 10		 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lava Hot Springs Residents
 May 20 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Downey Residents
 June 10 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Arimo Residents
 June 17 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Bannock County Landfill

For more information about the landfill, please visit the Bannock County Landfill website or call 208-236-0607.

Location
1500 N Fort Hall Mine Rd
Pocatello, Idaho

Operating Hours
Monday – Saturday
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Sundays and all federal holidays