Recycle the Fall is a free annual leaf collection event in Meridian. Every fall, the City works with Republic Services to offer Meridian residents the opportunity to either place bags of leaves out for pick-up service or drop leaves off at participating locations. Keep reading for guidelines, drop-off locations, and information on Rake Up Meridian.
Curbside Collection Dates: October 23 - November 17
Guidelines:
- Leaves only
- Branches, pumpkins, and garden plants are NOT accepted
- Limit of 10 leaf bags per week
- Place leaves in your grass subscription cart or in paper leaf bags (please do not tape or staple bags)
- Set leaf bags and grass carts out on your regular trash service day
- Please have all your items at the curb by 6 am
- For HOAs and other neighborhood organizers, download the flyer » to help spread the word.
Please note that leaves are collected by a separate truck, which may come at a different time than your regular trash pickup.
Drop Site Collection
Meridian Drop Site Dates: October 17 – December 14
(Parks are open from 6:30 am – 7:30 pm)
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.
(enter on Benchmark Ave., open M - Sat, 8 am - 5 pm)
Ada County Drop Site Dates: October 9 - December 16
Ada County Landfill: 10300 N Seamans Gulch Rd. (open M - F, 7 am - 6 pm & Sat, 8 am - 6 pm)
Drop Site Guidelines:
- Leaves only
- Branches, pumpkins, and garden plants are NOT accepted
- Leaves must be loose or in paper leaf bags (please do not tape or staple bags)
- No plastic bags or cardboard boxes allowed
- Meridian drop site locations are for Meridian residents only
- For HOAs and other neighborhood organizers, download the flyer » to help spread the word.
Questions about Curbside and Drop Site Leaf Collection:
Phone: 208-345-1265
Email: csidaho@republicservices.com
Rake Up Meridian
Rake Up Meridian is a Republic Services event where teams of volunteers rake the yards of Meridian seniors and those unable to rake due to physical constraints. If you have a team of volunteers willing to rake or would appreciate raking assistance, please register below.
Raking will take place between October 21 and November 12 at a date and time mutually agreed upon by the homeowner and the raking team assigned to their home.
Volunteers must provide their own rakes and gloves. A supply of paper leaf bags will be provided to each volunteer raking team.
In order to have lawns raked, participants must:
- Be over age 65 or unable to rake due to physical constraints
- Live within the Meridian city limits
- Currently reside at the residence to be raked
Sorry — No county addresses or large acreages can be raked.
Please be courteous and make sure lawn is cleared of any pet waste prior to your volunteer rakers’ arrival.
Online registration period for both volunteers and residents is September 5 - October 6, 2023, or until the program reaches capacity.
For questions related to Rake Up Meridian or for registration assistance, please contact Konrad at Republic Services at 208-685-7773.
