You can save on energy costs by plugging your electronics into a power strip and turning it off when they aren't in use or when you leave the house.

As of October 23, the Orchard Street and Overland Road intersection will be closed for 11 days, reopening October 27 to help expedite the Orchard Sewer Upgrade project and ensure completion by November 10. Please help us by following detour signs and planning alternative routes.

Boise's 2024 adopted budget book has been upgraded to make it more accessible for people with disabilities. These updates encourage residents to become more informed about their local government and help us create a city for everyone. cityofboise.org/media/17669/ad…

Seven Boise parks got a new feature this week: a leaf collection site! If you like to bag up and haul your leaves all at once, these sites are for you! Please remember: only leaves and paper leaf bags go in the bin.

The Ridge To Rivers team is looking for your feedback! The brief survey aims to gather feedback on overall use, trail maintenance practices and seek input on new Ridge to Rivers resources. surveymonkey.com/r/R2Rsurvey2023

We're excited to announce our participation in the Clean Energy Your Way program! With this program, we'll transition the Boise Airport and the Lander Street Facility to clean energy. cityofboise.org/news/mayor/202…

Can you lift your compost cart 12 feet in the air? Your compost truck can! If you set out leaf bags this fall, leave your compost cart with them. Your route driver uses the cart to lift the bags into the truck. cityofboise.org/departments/pu…

Quagga mussels have been found in Idaho on the Snake River for the first time, and a rapid response plan is in action to remove the quagga mussels. If your watercraft was in the Mid-Snake River area, visit a hot wash location or call (208) 332-8620. agri.idaho.gov/main/plants/sn…

Phase one of upgrades at the Landers Street Water Renewal Facility is complete! Earlier this month, we opened our new headworks facility and ultraviolet facility. cityofboise.org/news/public-wo…

During the winter, the ideal setting for your thermostat is 68 degrees. For every degree you turn your thermostat down, you'll save 3 -5 percent in energy costs!

📢 Exciting News! The latest city newsletter is out. Uniting Housing and Childcare: A Bright Future for Boiseans - mailchi.mp/cityofboise/oc…

Have you heard about the Halloween creature that gobbles up candy wrappers? It’s the Hefty® ReNew™ orange bag! Put your hard-to-recycle plastic — candy wrappers, plastic bags, chip bags and more — in the bag, tie it up and toss it in your recycling bin.

Joel Reed brings the spirit of camaraderie he learned in the Air Force to the work he does today in our human resources department. "I really learned that I cannot do things on my own," said Reed. "I need my colleagues, my comrades to be able to get the mission done."

Many city facilities - including City Hall, City Hall West and all Boise Public Library locations - will be closed tomorrow, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day.

Adam Nielsen joined Boise Police after serving in the United States Army. “I wanted to come home and be a police officer,” said Nielsen. “I came to the City of Boise because it’s the department of my hometown. I wanted the opportunity to serve the community I grew up in.”

Winter is coming, and the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning rises during the cold months. Learn the warning signs and check your CO detectors to protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning. cityofboise.org/departments/fi…

If you're hitting the road this Thanksgiving, take a minute to ensure your car is prepared for all kinds of weather. Boise PD reminds you to ensure that your lights, tires, brakes, windshield wipers, defroster and radiator are in good shape. cityofboise.org/departments/po…

Many city services and facilities, including all library locations, City Hall and City Hall West, will be closed on Thursday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving. If your regular trash pick-up day is Thursday or Friday, service will be delayed by one day.