Pocatello Hazardous Waste

Pocatello residents are encouraged to participate in the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection program. The 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 household wastes such as:

  • Auto and Household Batteries
  • Cleaners
  • Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  • Fluorescent Tubes
  • Gas/Oil
  • Paints
  • Pesticides/Herbicides
  • Waste Auto Fluids
They will not accept:

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

2021 Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Schedule & Landfill Free Days



 Event  Date  Time
Household Hazardous Waste Days

  • Bannock County residents only
  • Residential only
  • Loads must be secured
  • Hazardous waste on specified days and times only
  • Call 208.236.0607 with questions
 April 3
May 1
June 5
July 3
August 7
September 4
October 2		 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Free Days Inkom
 May 14
May 15
 Haul Own
Free Days Fort Hall Mine Landfill May 8
October 9		 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Days McCammon Landfill May 8
October 9		 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Days Lava May 22 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free Days Downey May 29 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free Days Arimo June 19 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

For more information, please visit the Bannock County Landfill website or call 208.236.0607.

The Bannock County Landfill is located at:
1500 N Fort Hall Mine Rd
Pocatello, ID

Their hours are:
Monday - Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays and all Federal holidays