Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey

Category: County government office in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Address: 3330 N Ramsey Rd, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, USA

Phone: +12084461430

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–4:55PM

Monday: 8AM–4:55PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4:55PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4:55PM

Thursday: 8AM–4:55PM

Friday: 8AM–4:55PM

Saturday: 8AM–4:55PM

Reviews

E W

Apr 10, 2022

95% of the time very polite, yes everyone has off days. Coming from working in the public sector and at a similar site I can say 100% that I am glad they only take trash and such from the local county since it is OUR tax dollars from us property tax payers in Kootenai county and LIVE here that can use the facility. I am also proud that they close the inbound gate 5 minutes (should be 10) before closing everyday. Those who work serving the public should be allowed to have a life outside of work be allowed to go home ON TIME. Its not all about $$ or sacrificing their time for some ungrateful J...A.. who has poor planning, just moved here or lives outside of the county let alone the state. IF you are looking for a place that you treat those the who dispose of your trash and treat them like trash, you are always welcome to go to a facility in Washington :). I give you my word, no one here will loose sleep over you taking you trash else where. If you try treating the worker like a decent person who just had a bad run in with someone who was an ungrateful A..h..., you may change their attitude and be very helpful and go out of their way and go the extra mile for you cause you were courteous. Not that you or I am perfect. A big Thank You to those who deal with my trash and my neighbors trash, you do not get thanked enough!

Chris Coffel

Nov 12, 2021

Don't come here if you're not a resident, you'll be 100% refused. You can't pay an additional fee or anything. I travel the country and this is my first time ever being refused at a dump regardless of where my ID is from. Edit: Should probably list that on your website that it's only for residents of the county as that's a very bizarre ordinance. I'm on the border of Kootenai county on the WA side about 25 miles south and conduct my business within CDA because it's closer to me than Spokane. I had to go 50 miles round trip out of my way to dump in Spokane Valley, then back to CDA to pick up my orders waiting for me at Home Depot.

Michael Crose

Sep 5, 2021

I’ve been to many dump sites and this one is one of my favorites because it is clean and the employees are pleasant and helpful and if you are a newbie, just ask because they are very instructful too.

John Sinclair

Sep 24, 2018

From the outside looking in the Kootenai County Transfer Stations seem to be an anomaly to the rule that government can't do anything right. The place is as clean as a dump can be, they move traffic along quickly, encourage recycling, and are affordable. I've never seen a better run dump.

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Questions & Answers

Are there specific days that we can bring in environmental hazard materials like oil, etc? or can we bring it in on any day? Thanks

Gary Hopkins | Aug 24, 2018
Robert Stebbins | Aug 24, 2018

HHW collection days for the Ramsey Transfer Station are Wednesday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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do you except freezer

Leslie Griese | Aug 23, 2020
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Nov 26, 2021

Yes, we take residential freezers at no charge, we just ask that there isn't any food left in it. Commercial freezers are accepted (for a fee), but they must be decommissioned first.

Is there a charge?

Rosemary Brennan | Aug 24, 2018
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 24, 2018

What are you bringing in? If you are a resident of Kootenai County you typically are allowed to bring in 2,000 lbs of waste without charge. There are some exceptions, like roofing material and tires on rims.

Where should I put metal jar lids, bottle caps, etc?

Roderick Anderson | Sep 27, 2021
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Sep 27, 2021

They can go in either with the metals if you want to separate them from other refuse or in the general waste.

Are we able to bring a small refrigerator to the disposal to be recycled?

Corey McKenna | Aug 23, 2021
Tad Feiss | Aug 23, 2021

There is an area dedicated to those types of appliances from what I remember.

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Where can I dispose of used engine oil in Kootenai County

Lorie Adams | Aug 24, 2018
Andrew Lenart | Aug 24, 2018

Ramsey transfer station will take oil.

how many tires can i dump at one time without paying?

miguel cabeza | May 25, 2022
greg coop | Jun 24, 2022

None as far as I know

What documents do i need to prove residency?

Debbie Ferguson | May 25, 2022
Brian Bradshaw | May 25, 2022

Utility bill, mortgage or rental agreement, basically anything official with your name and the address of the property on it.

Can I use this dump as a WA resident with WA plates on a vehicle? The website specifically says Kootenai residents multiple times.

Chris Coffel | Nov 26, 2021
Tylr Pearson | Nov 26, 2021

Pretty sure you can, they will disapprove, charge you, and or require proof of residency. However, pretty sure they just don't want you bringing refuse from Washington into Idaho.

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I noticed today when dropping off some bags of pine cones that there were numerous wooden pallets in the branch/tree disposal area. Can I take 3-4 for a backyard above ground project that I'd like to do this year? Thank you!

Spiritual Matters CdA | Aug 23, 2021
Jess McKellar | Aug 23, 2021

Unfortunately they don't allow salvage. However keep an eye on Facebook marketplace or craigslist and chances are you'll find some.

Do you take small pieces of broken concrete (4”-5”) are the biggest pieces. I don’t have much but don’t want to put them in the garbage if I don’t have to

Roddy Wilburn | Aug 23, 2021
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 23, 2021

Yes we do. You can bring them to the Ramsey transfer station. If it is coming from your home you can bring up to 2,000 lbs. in for free.

Do you accept old televisions?

Judy Heesacker | Aug 23, 2021
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 23, 2021

Yes. Televisions will go into the regular trash. You may dispose of them at either transfer station.

Can I load my truck full with large power wheels and yard things and house alliances ? Would they charge me?

Talopatina Ericka Johnson King | Aug 23, 2021
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 23, 2021

You are allowed to bring up to 2,000 pounds for free each time that you come to the transfer station. You will be charged for roofing material and tires on rims.

Do you require garbage to be in plastic bags

shadow “Reaper” of darkness | Aug 23, 2021
Matt Lang | Aug 23, 2021

No

do empty paint cans count as full?

Steve Pelsma | Aug 23, 2020
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Nov 26, 2021

Our HHW takes up to 10 gallons of liquid contaminants (including paint) per household each day our hazmat is open. No, a 1-gallon paint can that is not full wouldn't count as a full gallon.

do you have to be a kootenai county resident to use this transfer station? for free?

Angela Cosson | Aug 23, 2020
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Nov 26, 2021

Yes, since we only accept waste that is generated within our county, we only accept waste from residents and businesses within Kootenai County. Residents within Kootenai County may bring in up to 2,000lbs per load at no charge (not included tires and roofing materials).

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Will you accept a truck bed of fill dirt? I have approximately 7-8 cubic yards of fill dirt.

Steve Robison | Aug 23, 2020
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Nov 26, 2021

Yes, it is best to bring inert material like that to the Ramsey Transfer Station in Coeur d'Alene.

How do I get rid of old patio furniture, will the Ramsey facility take it?

Ann Rule | Aug 23, 2020
Shawn Cline | Aug 23, 2020

Yes

We are a commercial business in Kootenai. How much does it cost to dispose of miscellaneous items?

jesse gerondale | Aug 23, 2020
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 23, 2020

Depending on the material - general garbage is $65.00 per ton Wood is $45.00 per ton The scale house operator can tell you what you will be charged for at the gate and give you a full copy of our rates. The rates are also on our website.

Do you take old mattresses

Kerry Cantu | Aug 23, 2020
jesse petschel | Aug 23, 2020

Yes they do.

When is Christmas tree pickup

Maryann Smith | Aug 23, 2020
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Nov 26, 2021

We are not a garbage hauler, all waste, including Christmas trees, are brought to us.

Will the transfer station take foam packaging?

Kathy Robison | Aug 23, 2020
Kristoph | Aug 23, 2020

Yes, it is considered general household waste though. Non recyclable.

Can you recycle a microwave at the hazmat / appliance area?

Mark Puddy | Aug 23, 2020
Steve Wilson | Aug 23, 2020

Yes, they take all appliances.

Do you except tree trunks if I bring a load on my trailer? Thank you for your time in this matter. Samuel

Samuel Lasko | Aug 23, 2020
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 23, 2020

If coming from your residential property, you are allowed to bring up to 2,000 lbs in for free. If the load weighs more than 2,000 you will pay for the material over that first ton at $54.10 per ton. If commercial, the cost is $54.10 per ton. You must keep everything less than 4 feet long.

Will the transfer station take faulty air conditioners?

Patrick Hamlin | Aug 23, 2020
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Nov 26, 2021

Yes

Can I dump barbed wire in the metal pile?

Karen Hayes | Aug 23, 2020
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Nov 26, 2021

Yes.

Can I dispose of paint cans?

Diana Letus | Aug 23, 2020
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Nov 26, 2021

Yes, if there is paint still in them, then it is accepted when our Household Hazardous Waste facility is open. Currently, that is on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Ramsey Transfer Station from 8am-4pm and on Fridays and Saturdays at the Prairie Transfer Station from 8am-4pm. The limit is 10 gallons. If the paint cans are empty or the paint is completely dried up and solid, then it can be disposed of any day in the general waste.

How do I dispose of old plastic gasoline containers?

Randy Bohn | Aug 24, 2019
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 24, 2019

As long as they are completely empty they can be placed in the trash or you can bring them to the transfer station for disposal.

can we dispose logs/cut up trees? Can't burn right now and need to get rid of them

Jessica Barnett | Aug 24, 2019
James Hagenbarth | Aug 24, 2019

You sure can, if you're a kootenai county resident

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What is the rule on boards with nails still in them

Joe James | Aug 24, 2019
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 24, 2019

If there are more nails than wood garbage. If just standard nail then OK to go with wood.

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Have gas weed eater & blower that no longer work and electric vacuum cleaner. How do I dispose of them?

Tina Caron | Aug 24, 2019
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 24, 2019

Bring them to a transfer station. If they are a fueled (gas) unit, then fuel must be removed. You can dispose of fuel on HazMat collections days.

Are open on Sunday?

LaNece Schaefer | Aug 24, 2019
Peter Galligan | Aug 24, 2019

Yes they are open

Is there a place to recycle glass bottles? Snapple tea in this case.

Rick O'Shay | Aug 24, 2019
Laureen Chaffin | Aug 24, 2019

Kootenai County does not recycle glass. There are glass recycling bins in the City of Coeur d'Alene. One is in the Ramsey Park parking lot across from the transfer station.

do you take auto tires with rims on them

G Mamola | Aug 24, 2019
Ryleigh Darnton | Aug 24, 2019

It's a $5 fee

when is hazmat open

Norm Kile | Aug 24, 2019
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 24, 2019

Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Is there a shredding service available there?

John Montgomery | Aug 24, 2019
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 24, 2019

There is not. You can try TESH they used to provide a service like that.

How do I dispose of old paint?

Judy Robbins | Aug 24, 2019
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Nov 26, 2021

We take paint when our Household Hazardous Waste facility is open. Currently, that is on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Ramsey Transfer Station from 8am-4pm and on Fridays and Saturdays at the Prairie Transfer Station from 8am-4pm. The limit is 10 gallons.

Is there a fee for dumping large river rock?

Jenny Cadwell | Aug 24, 2019
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 24, 2019

If coming from your residence you can dispose of 2000 lbs at the Ramsey site for free. Anything over that is charged.

Is there a limit on paint?

Karen Schuman | Aug 24, 2019
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 24, 2019

Yes 10 gallons per collection day.

How much for shingles?

Scott Schurman | Aug 24, 2019
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 24, 2019

Roofing is charged at $67.70 per ton. That’s about 3 1/2 cents per pound.

Is there a weight limit on dumping concrete debris?

Lisa Knox | Aug 24, 2019
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 24, 2019

As a residential homeowner, you are allowed to bring up to 2,000 lbs in for free. Anything greater than that will cost $11.60 per ton.

Can wooden pallets be brought here? Is there a charge?

Liz Bevans | Aug 24, 2019
Arkreon Jenkins | Aug 24, 2019

They will take them but it depends on if they are coming from your home and how many if there is a charge

Where do fluorescent tubes go?

Roderick Anderson | Aug 24, 2019
Arkreon Jenkins | Aug 24, 2019

The tubes just go in the trash however, the cfls need to be handed to a spotter.

Does this location take washing machines? Is there a fee?

Bailey Standish | Aug 24, 2019
Tammy Ulvan | Aug 24, 2019

Yes and there is no fee.

I have a old broken recliner to dispose of however o do not drive can I have my friends from st Marie's who have benwah plates drop it off for me for free if I am with them?

XxValiant316 Reed | Aug 24, 2019
Tammy Ulvan | Aug 24, 2019

Yes you can just bring proof of residency for kootenai county

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Do you take older tube tvs

Sallie Smith | Aug 24, 2019
Arkreon Jenkins | Aug 24, 2019

Yes they do as normal trash on the floor.

Is there a fee to dispose of a Christmas tree at the ramsey site?

Nicholas Clausen | Aug 24, 2019
John Mcneill | Aug 24, 2019

There's no fee for Christmas trees are free but if you have a bunch of tree branches and if you're over 2000 pounds you look at charge if you're under 2000 pounds you wont get charge and thank you

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Can you dispose refrigerators? Is there a fee?

Debbie Quinio | Aug 24, 2019
Arkreon Jenkins | Aug 24, 2019

They don't charge for refrigerators from your house but they do want them cleaned out. And will make you do it on site if it is not.

Is there an area to recycle cardboard here?

Jace P | Aug 24, 2019
Jacques Croom | Aug 24, 2019

There is a glass recycle center across the street from the facility adjacent to ball fields.

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Do they take cardboard?

Jennifer Flaherty | Aug 24, 2019
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 24, 2019

Yes

Where can i sell back recycle plastic bottles and soda cans? (and bottles? I can't find a link to see what's what) I'm new to the area :)

Terra Sotelo | Aug 24, 2019
yvonne bright | Aug 24, 2019

You need to look up recycling center but I'm not too sure if we have one in Coeur d'Alene but there is no recycling for plastic or bottles that you can get money back for

Can I dump river rock/white rocks we pulled out of flower beds?

Aaron Newell | Aug 24, 2019
James Hagenbarth | Aug 24, 2019

Yes, there is an inert pit for that type of material

Does the Ramsey transfer station take car tires?

james stephens | Aug 24, 2019
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 24, 2019

You may bring up to 8 off the rim for free. Tires on rims cost $5.80 each.

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What about paint cans,weed killer,spray cans,round up ?

sue biondi | Aug 24, 2018
Arkreon Jenkins | Aug 24, 2018

That's all Hazmat and can be taken Wednesday and Saturday 8-4

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We just moved to Post Falls and do not have our Kootenai license plates yet. What else can we bring to show we live in Kootenai County?

Penny Brown | Aug 24, 2018
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 24, 2018

A utility bill, rental agreement, or closing paperwork for your house will work.

Why is the public not allowed to take items others have disposed of.

Dave Sursely | Aug 24, 2018
Quintin Lee | Aug 24, 2018

There is an ordinance.

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How do I properly disposal of regular light bulbs?

Margaret Moss | Aug 24, 2018
Arkreon Jenkins | Aug 24, 2018

Regular light bulbs that are not cfls are just trash however if you have any questions or doubts the scalehouse people can answer your questions

Do they take coolant? In addition how much oil can you bring at a time?

Maureen Morgan | Aug 24, 2018
Sue Hill | Aug 24, 2018

Yes.. we take coolant on these days Wed, Fri, Sat. 8 to 4 pm. Oil can be brought in any time of the week. 10 gallons only a visit.

Will they take used hypodermic needles in a sharps container?

Bill Steeno | Aug 24, 2018
Arkreon Jenkins | Aug 24, 2018

Yes there is a red bin at both recycling areas for sharps in the containers!

What are the rules for tree stumps

grizzerman | Aug 24, 2018
Arkreon Jenkins | Aug 24, 2018

They will take them any day. However you have to be able to get it off your vehicle by yourself and the dirt needs to knocked off and if it goes over 2000 lbs. There is a charge per every twenty pounds.

Can I bring an old TV here? It's a cube, no one wants it.

Emma Von Till | Aug 24, 2018
Rod CdA | Aug 24, 2018

Yes, it's just trash, goes inside.

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do you take gasoline in plastic container?

Robert Johnson | Aug 24, 2018
Kootenai County Solid Waste - Ramsey | Aug 24, 2018

Gasoline can be disposed of on Household Hazardous Waste collection days. You may use your container and our attendant will empty it and return your container back to you. Ramsey HHW days We’d and Sat 8-4 Prairie HHW days Fri and Sat 8-4

Can we put aluminum pots and pans in recycling cans

Dianna Dumas | Aug 24, 2018
Arkreon Jenkins | Aug 24, 2018

No but they will take them in the metal pile!

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Do they have a rv dumps here

Christopher Otto | Aug 24, 2018
Arkreon Jenkins | Aug 24, 2018

No they do not.

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