Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →A neighborhood recycling center just off Ohio Gulch Road in Hailey, used by households and small local businesses looking to keep recyclable stuff out of the landfill. Locals swing by with mixed paper, cardboard, cans, bottles and other common recyclables; it's the kind of place people in town know to drop stuff off on a weekend or after a big cleanout.
Pull up to the entrance where there’s usually a small booth and lanes to guide traffic; plan to stop and sort before getting to the drop-off points. The recycling bins and covered bays are grouped by material a short walk from the drive area, so expect to carry items a little ways if not handing them off. Weekends and spring cleanup days get busier, with a few vehicles lined up waiting to pull in. Bring materials already separated into boxes or bags to move through faster and watch for directional signs and arrows on the pavement.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →
E-waste rules vary wildly by state. Some ban electronics from landfills entirely. Here's how to recycle old TVs, computers, and phones properly.
Read more →
Most counties run free household hazardous waste collection events. Here's what qualifies, how to find your local event, and how to store stuff safely until then.
Read more →