Pocatello Partners in Pride

Pocatello Partners in Pride Program

Reserve a Container

208-234-6192

Container Program

The Sanitation Department coordinates and manages the City of Pocatello Partners in Pride (PIP) Container Program, which permits residential customers the use of either a 3-yard container or a 17-yard roll-off box to remove unwanted items or to support other projects that may require greater than usual trash.

The Partners in Pride Container Program is intended for use by residential customers to help promote the beautification and upkeep of residential properties within the City of Pocatello. This program is offered free of charge to qualifying residential customers at their primary residence once per calendar year and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reservations can be made by calling the Sanitation Department at 208-234-6192. Reservations for the following year are accepted starting the first business day of December.

3-Yard Partners in Pride Container

The most common dumpster used for home projects and temporary trash removal is a 3-yard container.

  • Container Dimensions
    6' L x 4' W x 4.5' H
  • Cost
    Rent: Free to qualifying residential customers at their primary residence once per calendar year
    Dump:  Free (two times)
3-yd PIP
  • Deliveries
    Three-yard containers are delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays and are dumped twice at no charge.
    • Monday Deliveries
      Dumped Tuesday and returned; dumped Wednesday and removed
    • Wednesday Deliveries
      Dumped Thursday and returned; dumped Friday and removed
    • Friday Deliveries
      Dumped Saturday and returned; dumped Monday and removed
    • 2023 Dates
      Deliveries cannot be scheduled for the following dates:
      • Wednesday, November 22, 2023
      • Friday, December 22, 2023
      • Monday, December 25, 2023
      • Monday, January 1, 2024
  • Service Schedule
    Deliveries, removals, and dumps are completed sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and cannot be scheduled for a specific time.
Rocks, bricks, concrete, and asphalt shingles CANNOT be put in containers.
Refrigerators, freezers, hazardous waste, and tires CANNOT be put in containers.
Paint CANNOT be put into containers, unless it has been dried out with sand or kitty litter.
All items need to be small enough to fit in the dumpsters. Larger pieces need to be cut down.
If placing dirt or sod in containers, it can only be filled half full. 
Containers must be placed on the street unless a Private Property Release of Liability waiver is signed. Waivers may be signed and notarized at the Sanitation Department office.

17-Yard Partners in Pride Container

For larger trash-removal projects, 17-yard containers are also available.

  • Container Dimensions
    20' L x 8' W x 4' H
  • Cost
    Rent:  Free to qualifying residential customers at their primary residence once per calendar year
    Dump:  Free (one time)
17-yd PIP
  • Deliveries
    Seventeen-yard containers are delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays and are dumped once at no charge.
    • Monday Deliveries
      Delivered on Monday and dumped/removed on Wednesday
    • Wednesday Deliveries
      Delivered on Wednesday and dumped/removed on Friday
    • Friday Deliveries
      Delivered on Friday and dumped/removed on Monday
    • 2023 Dates
      Deliveries cannot be scheduled for the following dates:
      • Friday, December 22, 2023
      • Monday, December 25, 2023
      • Monday, January 1, 2024
  • Service Schedule
    Deliveries, removals, and dumps are completed sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and cannot be scheduled for a specific time.
Refrigerators, freezers, hazardous waste, and tires CANNOT be put in containers.
Paint CANNOT be put into containers, unless it has been dried out with sand or kitty litter.
If placing dirt or sod in containers, it can only be filled half full. 
Containers must be placed on the street unless a Private Property Release of Liability waiver is signed. Waivers may be signed and notarized at the Sanitation Department office.

Volunteer Service Program

The City of Pocatello Partners in Pride Volunteer Service Program is a fun and worthwhile partnership between the City of Pocatello and the citizens of Pocatello to promote pride and maintain the livability of the city. Through this program, citizens play an integral part in making our community cleaner and safer. It is a great way to promote community pride and goodwill within your organization or neighborhood and among family and friends.

Who Can Participate?

  • Individuals 16 years of age or older
  • Organizations
  • Businesses
  • Schools

How to Participate

  • Commit to a two-year period and a minimum of three cleanups per year.
  • Perform one of the following clean-up projects:
    • Remove litter and weeds along a designated street section
    • Remove litter and weeds along a designated section of the Portneuf River Greenway
    • Remove litter and weeds from City-owned property
    • Remove litter and weeds from storm water retention areas
    • Remove debris from the top of storm water grates
    • Clean other approved landscaping and beautification areas

How to Get Started

  • Contact the Sanitation Department for an application package at 208-234-6192.
  • Return the application to the Sanitation Department for processing.
  • Receive a confirmation letter from the Sanitation Department.

The City's Commitment

  • We provide safety training.
  • We provide roadside traffic control signs and cones.
  • We loan safety vests.
  • We provide free trash bags and dispose of the trash you collect.
  • We require you or your representative to execute a responsibility waiver. All participants must be at least 16 years of age.
  • We install purchased recognition sign(s).