Idaho
How to recycle those fall leaves in Meridian
MERIDIAN, Idaho — With a big change in the forecast coming our way this week, things will be looking and feeling a lot like fall. In Meridian, residents have two options for leaf disposal with curbside pickup and drop-off sites across the city.
“As fall approaches, we are excited to offer residents a way to divert leaves from the landfill. Composting leaves is a great way to conserve open space and cycle these leaves back into the environment as compost”, said the City of Meridian’s Solid Waste Coordinator, Sayard Schultz.
Curbside collection will take place on regular trash pick-up days between October 23 – November 22.
The city shares these reminders for curbside pick-up:
- Leaves only
- Branches, pumpkins, and garden plants are NOT accepted
- Limit of 10 leaf bags per week
- Place leaves in paper leaf bags (please do not tape or staple bags) or in your subscription yard debris cart
Designated leaf pick-up trucks will collect bags as late as 7 p.m. but residents are asked to have their bags at the curb by 6 a.m. on their regular trash day.
Meridian residents can also drop off leaf materials at bins across the city between October 22 and December 12. These sites will only accept loose leaves or leaves in paper bags that are not taped or stapled shut.
Neighborhood leaf bins are available at:
- Fuller Park – 3761 W. Park Creek Dr.
- Gordon Harris Park – 2400 E Three Bars Dr.
- Heroes Park – 3064 W. Malta Dr.
- Kleiner Park – 1805 W. Venture St.
- Renaissance Park – 4155 S. Genoard Ave.
- Settlers Park – 3245 N. Meridian Rd.
- Storey Park – 205 E. Franklin Rd.
- Tully Park – 2500 N. Linder Rd.
- Meridian Transfer Station – 2130 W Franklin Rd.
The Ada County Landfill will also accept leaves through December 14 during regular business hours.
“We are happy to collaborate again with the City in order to help with their sustainability initiatives and provide these services to the residents”, said Konrad McDannel from Republic Services.
For more information on Meridian leaf collection click here.
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls.
IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Falls Public Library is excited to announce the grand opening of its brand-new drive-thru pick up service, officially launching on Monday, May 12.
The city hosted a celebration on Friday with a ribbon-cutting. The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce participated in the event.
“The IFPL drive-thru is another step in making library services more convenient and accessible for the community,” said Robert Wright, Idaho Falls Library Director. “We’re excited to see it become part of our patrons’ everyday lives.”
Starting May 12, Library patrons can pick up materials without leaving their vehicle. The drive-thru on the east side of the library just north of the book drop, is accessible via Park Avenue. After returning any items in the book drop, patrons can continue straight into the drive-thru lane.
The service is open to all library card holders, including residents of Idaho Falls and non-residents who have purchased a membership.
How it works
Patrons can request items by:
- logging into their account, placing holds, and selecting “Drive-Thru Pick Up” under pickup options.
- calling the Library directly to place a hold
- calling the Library directly to request same-day pickup of a Library-selected bag of age-appropriate children’s books.
Pick-up process:
- Items, other than the bag of children’s books, are typically ready two business days after the request.
- Patrons will need to present a driver’s license at the window for verification.
- The pickup process takes just a minute or two.
“We’re making it easier than ever to access the world of books, learning, and imagination,” added library staff. “Whether you’re on a busy schedule or have kids in the car, the drive-thru is for you.”
The Idaho Falls Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a 6 p.m. closing time on Friday. It’s open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.
For more information, visit the website or call the Idaho Falls Public Library at (208) 612-8460.
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Man allegedly involved in high-speed chase arrested by Idaho Falls Police SWAT team – East Idaho News
IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man wanted in connection to a high-speed pursuit Friday night was arrested Saturday evening after a SWAT operation at an Idaho Falls home.
Lucas James, 40, was taken into custody on a felony probation violation warrant.
He was located at a home on the 1700 block of Burlwood Drive. Police obtained a search warrant and SWAT officers approached the house with an armored vehicle called a Bearcat around 5:30 p.m., according to a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department.
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“When officers started making announcements, Mr. James attempted to flee out a back door,” the release says. “Unfortunately for Mr. James, he was met in the backyard by Idaho Falls Police Officers.”
James was taken to the Bonneville County Jail and faces additional charges from Idaho State Police related to the high-speed chase that ended with a two-vehicle crash on Yellowstone Highway and Pancheri Drive around 10 p.m. Friday.
Police recovered drugs, drug paraphernalia, and firearms from the vehicle James was reportedly driving.
The charges include felony eluding, three counts of felon in possession of a firearm, felony possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
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2 drivers, including Idaho State Police trooper, injured in crash amid pursuit of separate vehicle – East Idaho News
IDAHO FALLS – An Idaho State Police trooper and another driver were injured in a collision in Idaho Falls Friday night.
It happened around 10 p.m. on Yellowstone Highway and Pancheri Drive as the trooper was in pursuit of a different vehicle than the one it collided with, according to Sgt. Bryan Lovell with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.
Details about who the trooper was chasing are unclear and Lovell isn’t sure what the outcome was, but both the trooper and the other driver were injured. The trooper was treated and released on scene and the other driver was taken to the hospital. Lovell doesn’t know the extent of their injuries.
Additional details about the crash are unavailable, including the impact to traffic and how long the investigation lasted.
EastIdahoNews.com reporter Daniel Ramirez and other witness captured several photos of the crash scene late Friday night.
EastIdahoNews.com will provide updates as we receive them.
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