Type |
Where it goes |
Hours/Address/Pick Up |
More Info |
Medications/Prescriptions/Drugs/Pills (excludes chemotherapy drugs) |
Meridian Police Department or Ada County Sherrifs's Office |
Meridian Police Department Monday - Friday (Excluding Holidays) 8:00AM - 5:00PM 1401 E. Watertower Lane Meridian, ID 83642 |
Medications can be dropped off at the local police stations during business hours in their drop chute. Medications can be bagged and the pill bottles can be recycled. Liquid medication must remain in its original container, which should be sealed in a plstic bag to prevent spills. This does not include medical supplies, sharps, bodily fluids, etc. |
Mercury |
Household Hazardous Waste Site at Republic Services Transfer Station |
Every Monday (Excluding Holidays) Noon - 7:00PM Republic Services Transfer Station 2130 W. Franklin Rd. Meridian, ID 83680 208-345-1268 |
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Microwaves |
Trash Cart or Republic Services Transfer Station |
Every Monday (Excluding Holidays) Noon - 7:00PM Republic Services Transfer Station 2130 W. Franklin Rd. Meridian, ID 83680 208-345-1265 |
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Motor Oil |
Household Hazardous Waste Site at Republic Services Transfer Station |
Every Monday (Excluding Holidays) Noon - 7:00PM Republic Services Transfer Station 2130 W. Franklin Rd. Meridian, ID 83680 208-345-1265 |
Republic Services will accept up to two gallons of used motor oil per week. Place oil in clear gallon jugs with a tightly closed lid and place them next to your trash cart on the curb or alley. Contact us for recycling program details and helpful instructions. |
Needles/Sharps/Syringes/Tattoo Needles/Razor Blades |
Trash with Rules (see more info) |
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Place sharps in a hard plastic container, such as; then tape the container shut and mark it as "Used Needles". Once the container is taped and labeled, you can place it in your trash cart. |