Automotive Products
- Antifreeze / Coolant
- Automotive Fluids (i.e., brake fluid, differential oil, and transmission fluid)
- Gasoline (max. 5 gallons)
- You are allowed to bring up to 5 gallons of gasoline to the mobile sites.
- Larger quantities must be taken to the Ada County Landfill Hazardous Waste Facility.
- Personal containers can be returned upon request.
- Parts Cleaner (i.e., brake cleaner and engine degreaser)
- Motor Oil (max. of 25 gallons)
- Motor oil can also be collected curbside on your regular trash pickup day. For details, view the Residential Trash and Recycling Guide.
- Roadside / Vehicle Flares
- Marine flares are not accepted. Please contact trashtalk@meridiancity.org for disposal information.
Batteries
- All Non-Alkaline Batteries (alkaline batteries can be disposed of in your trash)
- All Rechargeable Batteries
- Button Cell Batteries
- E-Bike Batteries
- Call2Recycle takes selected E-bike batteries. Please check their website to confirm that your specific battery is accepted and to find drop-off locations nearby.
- Lead-acid Batteries
- Lithium Single-Use and Lithium Rechargeable Batteries (commonly found in electronics, laptops, e-cigarettes, and power tools)
- Vehicle Batteries
Camping Fuels / Gas Cylinders / Propane and Helium Tanks
- Camping Fuel Canisters (used and unused) or fire starters that contain other types of fuels (i.e., Gel)
- Used pierceable camping canisters are not considered HHW and can be placed in the trash. Please recycle empty ones at the Meridian Transfer Station (2130 W Franklin Rd) as scrap metal.
- Compressed Gas Canisters (up to 16 ounces)
- Helium Tanks (retail size used for parties, etc.). For industrial size, return to supplier/distributor when empty.
- Solid Camping Fuel Cubes
- Propane (20–30-pound size, i.e., BBQ, refillable and one-time use tanks; 1-pound camping style canisters)
Electronics (E-waste)
- Cell Phones
- E-Cigarettes (Vape Pens): all single-use and reusable devices
- Office Equipment: laptops and computers, keyboards and computer mice, modems/routers, hard drives, fax machines, printers (up to 27”), tablets, etc.
- Entertainment Equipment: DVD/CD/VCR players, radios, stereos, video game consoles, etc.
- Microwaves (countertop size)
- Larger sizes and built-ins can be brought to the Ada County Landfill electronic diversion area for free.
- Monitors (Flat Screen LED/LCD) of any size
- Monitors (CRT) up to 27” *
- Small Household Appliances containing non-removable rechargeable batteries
- TVs (Flat Screen LED/LCD) of any size
- TVs (CRTs & Plasms) up to 27” *
*All monitors and TVs larger than 27” can be brought to the Ada County Landfill electronic diversion area for free.
Household and Yard Products
- Aerosol Cans (all cans, i.e., shaving cream, whipped cream, compressed air, and oven cleaner)
- Cooking Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOG). For more information, visit the FOG tab.
- E-Cigarettes (Vape Pens): all single-use and reusable devices
- Household Cleaners
- Garden Chemicals
- Insecticides
- Pesticides
- Pool/Spa Chemicals
Paints and Stains (max. 25 gallons)
- Latex and Oil-based Paints and Stains
- Solvents
- Paint Thinners
- Wood Stains
- Vehicle Paints
Mercury and Elemental Mercury Containing Products
- Button Batteries
- Fluorescent Light Tubes and Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs
- Mercury Thermometers and Thermostats
- Antiques (barometers, clocks, mirrors, antique necklaces from Mexico)
- Containers of elemental mercury of any size (please note: mercury is heavy. Do not transport mercury in glass containers)
Safety Products
- Fire Extinguishers
- Rourches and Lighters
A good rule of thumb is that if the total amount of liquids you would like to bring to the HHW mobile site exceeds 25 gallons, then the material should be taken to the Ada County Landfill Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.