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Kootenai County Solid Waste in Athol is the county facility locals use for household trash, yard debris and recyclables. It's the solid waste site off E Howard Road that people from Athol and the surrounding rural roads drive to for drop-offs.
Pull up to an entrance booth and be prepared to stop; county sites like this commonly have a weighing area and still ask drivers to wait while loads are checked. The site is mostly open with large roll-off bins and an area for recycling and yard material separated from the main trash tipping. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so plan accordingly.
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Before You Go
- Sort and secure loose material in the truck or trailer ahead of time so unloading goes quicker and windblown debris is minimized.
- Bring gloves and a tarp - even light loads can shift and some drop locations are gravel or uneven.
- If possible, time trips for weekday mornings or late afternoons to avoid the weekend backlog.
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