Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Kootenai County Prairie Transfer Station
Kootenai County Prairie Transfer Station is a transfer station in Kootenai County, ID, listed under Post Falls. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, tires, scrap metal and appliances. We list 8 other drop-off sites in Kootenai County.
| Address | 15580 W Prairie Avenue, Post Falls, ID 83854 Directions |
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| County | Kootenai County, ID |
| Website | kcgov.us |
| Hours | Mon-Sun: 8 am to 4:55 pm Gate closes at 4:55 p.m.; be unloaded and out by 5 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; closes at 3 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. |
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| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, batteries, household hazardous waste |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: kcgov.us, kcgov.us, kcgov.us. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Kootenai County
- Kootenai County's two transfer stations (Ramsey and Prairie) are open seven days a week, and rural collection sites take household waste only; large bulky items, tires and wood must go to a transfer station. Source
- Household hazardous waste drop-off is free for Kootenai County residents (up to 10 gallons per collection day, no commercial customers) at Ramsey on Wednesdays and Saturdays and at Prairie on Fridays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Source
Before you go
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Abco Wood Recycling Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 4:55 pm General refuse (residential): First 1,000 lbs. free; over 1,000 lbs. $76.70 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires
- Sunshine Recyclers Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Blanchard Solid Waste Transfer Site Transfer station
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 7:30 am to 5 pm Trash, per ton: $135.63 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 4:55 pm General refuse (residential): First 1,000 lbs. free; over 1,000 lbs. $76.70 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 7:30 am to 5 pm Trash, per ton: $135.63 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires
More in Kootenai County
All 9 drop-off sites in Kootenai County · Hazardous waste · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Idaho
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kootenai County Prairie Transfer Station?
15580 W Prairie Avenue, Post Falls, ID 83854. The map link above starts navigation from your location.
What can I drop off at Kootenai County Prairie Transfer Station?
Kootenai County Prairie Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, tires, scrap metal and appliances.
Is Kootenai County Prairie Transfer Station open to the public?
Public facility (residency rules may apply); we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
How much does it cost to dump at Kootenai County Prairie Transfer Station?
General refuse (residential): First 1,000 lbs. free; over 1,000 lbs. $76.70 per ton; Construction/demolition waste (residential): First 1,000 lbs. free; over 1,000 lbs. $76.70 per ton; Yard waste (residential): First 1,000 lbs. free; over 1,000 lbs. $76.70 per ton; Mixed demolition (residential): First 1,000 lbs. free; over 1,000 lbs. $118.00 per ton. Fee schedule effective January 1, 2025. Call for current prices.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Kootenai County Prairie Transfer Station open?
Mon-Sun: 8 am to 4:55 pm. Gate closes at 4:55 p.m.; be unloaded and out by 5 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; closes at 3 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31..
What other transfer stations are near Kootenai County Prairie Transfer Station?
Abco Wood Recycling Transfer Station in Post Falls (1.9 mi), Ramsey Transfer Station in Coeur d'Alene (9.1 mi) and Sunshine Recyclers Transfer Station in Spokane Valley (13 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Post Falls?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Ramsey Transfer Station, about 9.1 miles away.
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