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Simmons Sanitation & Recycling is the little recycling center just off ID-162 in Kamiah that folks from town and nearby ranches use when they want to keep stuff out of the landfill. It's the kind of place for household recyclables and small drop-offs rather than big commercial hauls.
The site is a compact, outdoor lot with the familiar roll-off bins and sorting areas common to rural Idaho centers. Expect to pull in from the highway and park in a short drive-up area while unloading - the layout is simple, not a big industrial complex. Common materials accepted at centers like this include cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum and steel cans, glass, and many plastics, plus occasional special collection programs for things like electronics or batteries. Weekends and spring cleanup times get noticeably busier, so plan for a short wait during peak periods.
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Before You Go
- Bring materials pre-sorted and flattened; it saves time and space for the next person in line.
- Tie down loose items in the truck bed or trunk so nothing blows out while waiting or on the way home.
- Go during weekday mid-morning if possible - it’s usually quieter than early morning or weekend afternoons.
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