Where is Sawtooth Landfill located?
The landfill is located at 16415 NW Waste Site Dr Boise, ID 83716, but it is not currently open to the public. If you are interested in visiting or speaking with someone at the site, please call (208) 968-0266.
How much waste is disposed of at the landfill?
Sawtooth Landfill accepts approximately 1,000 tons of waste daily, and one ton equals 2,000 lbs. We receive 53-75 truckloads of waste per day. That equals approximately 270,000 tons of waste annually.
What types of wastes are accepted at the landfill?
Non-hazardous solid waste from residential and commercial establishments (municipal solid waste) is accepted. All hazardous and liquid wastes are prohibited from disposal at Sawtooth Canyon as are many other waste types including untreated medical waste, car batteries, and whole tires. Republic has developed an extensive prohibited waste plan, which outlines procedures to ensure that prohibited waste is not brought into the landfill.
Who permits and inspects the facility?
The facility is permitted by multiple County, State and Federal agencies that provide the regulatory permitting, enforcement and operational compliance oversight.
How do you manage the bird issues?
Sawtooth Landfill has a bird control program to proactively and humanely control seagulls. This prevents them from becoming a nuisance and potential health hazard to site workers, users and neighboring residents.
How long does something take to breakdown in a landfill?
Aluminum cans: 500 years
Glass bottles: 1,000 years
Plastic bags: 10-20 years
Cigarette butts: 1-5 years
Tin cans: 50 years
Leather: 50 years
Orange and banana peels: 1-2 years
Plastic bottles and Styrofoam: 700 years, possibly indefinitely