Bonneville Transfer Station

Bonneville Transfer Station is the spot in Idaho Falls where household and yard stuff gets dropped off to be compacted and hauled out to a landfill. Locals and folks from nearby neighborhoods use it when the landfill is too far to drive to. It’s a practical alternative for hauling loads without making a long trip out of town.

Drive up Hemmert Avenue to the entrance and you'll see a small gate/booth area where vehicles queue before pulling in. There’s usually a scale and a place to stop for weighing, since these stations commonly charge by weight, so plan to stop twice - once in and once out. The site is mostly open concrete with large containers and compactors off to one side and a traffic flow for trucks and pickups; expect dust and a working-yard feel rather than a tidy storefront. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, get backed up so lines and waiting are normal then.