PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2nd, 2025
Canyon County’s Free Dump Day: A Major Improvement
Canyon County, ID — The County’s annual Free Dump Day took place this past April, and thanks to community feedback from 2024, we made big improvements. Last year, some residents waited over an hour to enter and exit the landfill, so our Solid Waste team focused on streamlining the process.
Canyon County’s annual Free Dump Day, held every April, has become a much-anticipated event for residents looking to responsibly dispose of their household waste at no cost. After receiving feedback from the community following the 2024 event, the Canyon County Solid Waste Department made it a top priority this year to improve wait times and enhance the overall experience.
In 2024, residents experienced extended delays, with wait times at the landfill occasionally exceeding an hour. Recognizing the need for change, the Solid Waste team went back to the drawing board to develop an action plan that would ensure a smoother, faster, and more efficient operation in 2025.
Some key improvements this year are outlined below:
- Increased Staffing & Traffic Control: More personnel on site to help manage traffic and assist customers more efficiently throughout the day.
- Optimized Lane Usage: All weigh stations were open throughout the event, with two inbound and two outbound lanes in operation from the start. When traffic volumes increased, the team opened a third inbound lane while reducing the outbound lane to one, ensuring a smooth, continuous flow through the facility.
- Dual Dumping Zones: To reduce congestion at the disposal sites, the landfill was divided into two dumping zones—an upper section and a lower section—allowing for faster unloading while also preventing backups.
David Loper, the Director of Landfill Operations, stated, “Thanks to these proactive changes, the longest wait time recorded on Free Dump Day 2025 was only 20 to 25 minutes,”—a major improvement over last year.
Canyon County extends a heartfelt thank you to all residents who participated and helped make this year’s event a success. Feedback continues to be welcomed, as the County is always looking for ways to improve future events.
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For more information, please contact Andrew Feraci by email at Andrew.Feraci@canyoncounty.id.gov or by phone at (208)-614-5012.