ACHD NEWS: ACHD Reminds Residents to Keep Storm Drains Clear This Fall

Ada County Highway District sent this bulletin at 10/24/2023 03:54 PM MDT

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Ada County Highway District

For Immediate Release

ACHD Reminds Residents to Keep

Storm Drains Clear This Fall

ADA COUNTY — Fall colors are appearing across Ada County, and many residents are reaching for their rakes. The Ada County Highway District reminds everyone to do their part to prevent localized flooding by keeping storm drains clear.

Storm drains help funnel stormwater runoff into the water system. Leaves, along with grass and other debris, can clog storm drains, leading to ponding on sidewalks, driveways and in the roadways.

When clearing yards and sidewalks, neighbors are reminded not to blow or rake leaves or grass clippings into the street.

ACHD also asks residents to help the storm drain system by checking nearby drains. Residents can identify their nearest storm drain by checking the map on ACHD’s website. If a storm drain isn’t clear, residents should use a rake to clear leaves and debris away from the storm drain. This allows water to easily run down the drain. Residents should not try to remove the grates.

These best practices, in combination with ACHD’s street sweeping program, will keep neighborhoods beautiful, protect local waterways and increase safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers.

All Ada County residents can drop off leaves for free at the Ada County Landfill from now until December 16. More information is available on Ada County’s website.

Cities in Ada County also have their own collection and drop-off locations:

  • Boise: Leaves can be placed in compost carts and up to 10 paper leaf bags. Compost and leaves are collected on residents’ regular collection days. Leaves can also be dropped off at several leaf collection sites in Boise parks.
  • Meridian: Curbside leaf collection lasts through November 17 on residents’ regular trash service days. Leaves should be placed in grass collection carts and up to 10 paper leaf bags. Meridian residents can also drop off leaves at several drop site locations through December 14.
  • Garden City: Residents can bring leaves in paper leaf bags to 207 E 38th Street through December 11. Leaf bags should be dropped in the blue Republic Services bin. Curbside leaf collection is the week of November 13-17, when leaves can be set out in paper bags to be picked up on residents’ trash collection day.
  • Eagle: Curbside leaf collection is underway and lasts through November 10. Leaves should be set out in paper bags to be picked up on trash collection days. Leaves can also be dropped off at the West Eagle Park and Ride and the Eagle Sports Complex through November 30.
  • Star: Curbside leaf collection is November 6 through December 1. Leaves should be set out in paper bags to be picked up on trash collection days. Residents can also drop off leaves at Star City Hall and Hunter’s Creek Sports Complex through December 1.
  • Kuna: Curbside leaf collection is November 6 through 17. Leaves should be set out in paper leaf bags to be picked up on trash collection days.

Residents in need of assistance with raking may qualify for help through their city’s annual raking programs. Rake Up Boise is November 11, Make Star Shine Day is November 18, and Rake Up Meridian is happening now until November 12. These events connect local volunteers with qualifying community members in need of help maintaining the leaves at their residences.

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