Community FAQ
Quick answers to the things new and longtime neighbors ask most. Pick a topic, then tap a question to open it.
Trash, dump and recycling 9
When is the dump (bulky waste site) open?
Genesee’s bulky waste site is on Morscheck Road, across from the sewer lagoons. It’s open the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, 8 am to 4 pm. A 5th Saturday is not a dump day.
You’ll need to give your property address and a phone number, and the limit is two loads per household per Saturday. It’s for Genesee city residents and rural Latah County residents who pay for weekly trash service; commercial users and people from other counties can’t use it. Extremely large loads go to the transfer station on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays instead.
County bulky waste page2026 bulky waste schedule and rules (PDF)
What can I take on dump day?
It depends on the month. Household waste is accepted only in April and October; the other ten months the site takes demolition-type items.
- Every month. Up to 4 passenger tires (no rims), 2 large appliances or scrap metal, sheetrock, glass windows, doors (no vinyl), tile, brick, concrete, roofing, carpet and laminate flooring from remodels, wood furniture, untreated lumber and tree stumps. Upholstered furniture, box springs and mattresses are accepted year round.
- April and October only. Plastic and rubber items, contaminated waste, hot tubs, solidified latex paint and empty paint cans, dishwashers and small appliances, treated lumber and railroad ties, new carpet, insulation, styrofoam, fiberglass, vinyl, tents, tarps, canvas and light bulbs. Demolition items aren’t taken in those two months.
- Never. Hazardous or asbestos waste, liquids, TVs and computer monitors, and rechargeable batteries.
What does the recycling site next to the dump take? Can I leave regular garbage?
The rural recycling dumpsters take rinsed aluminum and tin or steel cans, paper (newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, paperback books) and flattened cardboard. They don’t take plastics, glass, foil, paper cartons, hardback books or hazardous waste, and they aren’t for household garbage.
Please don’t leave anything on the ground. The dumpsters are serviced on Fridays. The Moscow Recycling Center takes many more things.
Where can I take yard waste and brush?
The Latah County transfer station on Highway 8 near Moscow takes branches and logs up to 6 feet long and 24 inches across free for Latah County residents. The Moscow Recycling Center has a 24-hour drop-off for smaller yard waste (less than 4 by 6 feet).
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Where is the transfer station, and when is it open?
The Solid Waste Processing Facility is at 3299 Highway 8, about five miles east of Moscow. It’s open Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 5:30 pm from April through October and 8 am to 4 pm from November through March. Payment is due when you dump, with a minimum fee. Fees and hours can change, so call (208) 882-5724 to confirm.
When is garbage pickup, and is there pickup on holidays?
Weekly collection is by Sunshine Disposal, (208) 743-4075. Call them for your route’s pickup day. For 2026, Memorial Day and Labor Day push all service one day later, and so does Thanksgiving for Thursday service. Other holidays don’t change the schedule.
The county says Genesee City Hall, (208) 285-1621, handles billing for Genesee. If roads are impassable, extra trash is picked up the following week at no charge.
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My can was skipped or only half emptied. Why?
Carts are emptied by a mechanical arm, so: put the cart at the end of the driveway by 6:30 am, with the lid opening facing the road and 3 feet of open space around it, and not blocked by snow banks or parked cars. Bag your trash and close the lid. Extra bags go next to or on top of the cart, and cost $5.60 each. If your cart was missed anyway, call Sunshine Disposal at (208) 743-4075.
Where do I take used oil, paint, batteries and electronics?
Several places, depending on what it is:
- Used motor or cooking oil. The Moscow Recycling Center’s 24-hour drop-off takes up to 5 gallons. No antifreeze.
- Electronics, rechargeable batteries, CFL bulbs. Moscow Recycling Center during open hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. TVs and monitors are not accepted as garbage anywhere.
- Household hazardous waste. Free for Latah County residents at the transfer station on all Saturdays April through October, and the first Saturday November through March, 8 am to 4 pm. Oil, antifreeze, oven cleaner, pesticides and anything combustible are listed.
- Paint. Solidified latex paint and empty cans are accepted at the Genesee site in April and October. For liquid paint, call the Solid Waste office at (208) 883-5706.
Where can I donate clothing and household goods?Needs an answer
Neighbors have mentioned local thrift and community-service programs in Troy, Deary, Moscow and Lewiston.
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Internet, phone and utilities 7
What internet providers are in town?
Coverage differs from street to street and farm to farm, so the only reliable test is to enter your own address on each provider’s site, or call them.
- Ziply Fiber. Fiber to homes and businesses in town, with symmetrical speeds, no contracts and no data caps. Announced in early 2025; check that your address is built. Neighbors’ experiences vary.
- AirBridge Broadband. A regional provider with a Lewiston office, offering fixed wireless and some fiber. Neighbors recommend it often.
- First Step Internet. A regional provider that serves the Palouse with fixed wireless and fiber. Ask what they can offer at your address.
- Starlink. Satellite internet that works almost anywhere with a clear view of the sky. A good choice outside town or where fiber hasn’t reached.
- T-Mobile Home Internet. 5G service over the cell network. Depends on your signal, so it works well at some houses and poorly at others.
Ziply FiberStarlinkT-Mobile Home InternetFCC National Broadband Map
I live outside town. What are my options?
Fiber mostly stops at the edge of town. Out in the country, neighbors most often use Starlink, a fixed wireless provider such as AirBridge or First Step Internet, or T-Mobile Home Internet if their phone gets a good signal at the house.
The FCC map shows which providers report service at your address. Ask your neighbors too; whoever has the same hill and trees between them and the tower knows best.
How do I tell which one is best for me?
Fiber is the fastest and steadiest where you can get it. If you can’t, ask each provider for the speeds, any data limits, contract length and cancellation fees at your address, and whether there is a trial period. Ask a neighbor on the same road how it behaves in the evening and in bad weather.
Which cell carriers work here?Needs an answer
Neighbors say Verizon and T-Mobile are the most commonly used in town, and that coverage varies a lot once you’re out toward Deary and Elk River. Check each carrier’s coverage map for your address, or borrow a neighbor’s phone to test.
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Who provides electricity, and who do I call in an outage?
Avista serves the city of Genesee. Clearwater Power serves many rural addresses around town. Look at your bill to see which is yours, and use that utility’s outage map or phone line.
Avista outagesClearwater Power
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Who do I call to set up utilities at a new home?
Water and sewer in town are through City Hall, (208) 285-1621. Electric is Avista in town or Clearwater Power in the country. For garbage service, call the county Solid Waste office at (208) 883-5706 (rural) or City Hall (in town). The city’s bill pay is on its website.
The water is off, or there’s a notice on my door. What’s going on?
Neighbors say it’s usually main repairs or tie-ins by the city crew. For what’s happening now or how long it will last, call City Hall at (208) 285-1621 during office hours. The city also publishes its annual water quality reports.
City services 7
What are City Hall’s hours and phone number?
City Hall is at 140 East Walnut Avenue (PO Box 38), Genesee, ID 83832. It’s open Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 4 pm, and Friday, 8 am to noon. Phone (208) 285-1621. The City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6 pm.
Is there a notary in Genesee?Needs an answer
Neighbors say City Hall has a notary, and that the local bank and credit union do too. Call ahead, and ask whether they notarize for non-customers.
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Can I rent the senior center or reserve a park? What does it cost?Needs an answer
The Senior Center is in the City Hall building at 140 East Walnut. Rentals and park reservations go through the city, so call City Hall at (208) 285-1621. Reserve ahead of time, since people have shown up to find a space already booked.
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What’s going on at the Senior Center?
Potlucks are the 1st and 3rd Friday, 12 to 2 pm, September through May. Bread is distributed every Friday from 11 am to 1 pm. Call (208) 285-1621 to confirm before you go.
How is snow removal in town?Needs an answer
Neighbors say the city crew plows city streets. Several neighbors and local contractors also offer driveway plowing and snow blowing, and often post in the community forum each fall.
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Can I get a car seat inspected in Genesee?Needs an answer
Neighbors say the Genesee fire department doesn’t have a certified car seat technician and that Moscow police do. Call the department you’re considering before you make the trip.
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Where’s the closest UPS or FedEx drop-off?Needs an answer
Neighbors say Moscow and Lewiston.
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Community life 7
What are the big annual events?
The Genesee Civic Association’s yearly calendar:
- March. Civic Easter Egg Hunt.
- June. Community Days: car show, parade, kiddie parade, fireworks, music, food and games. It was June 12 and 13 in 2026.
- August. Community Yard Sale.
- October. “Dress Rehearsal” Halloween party and costume contest.
- December. Civic Christmas party and lighting ceremony.
Annual eventsCommunity DaysEvents calendar
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When is the community-wide yard sale?
The Civic Association’s Community Yard Sale is in August. A map and list of participating addresses is usually shared in the community forum beforehand.
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When and where is the community breakfast?Needs an answer
Neighbors say the Knights of Columbus hold a community breakfast at the Neyens Center at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 7 to 11 am, with everyone welcome and a level building.
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When is the community dinner?Needs an answer
Neighbors say it’s Wednesday evenings during the school year, except the last Wednesday of the month, starting again in mid-September.
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Is there a farmers market?Needs an answer
Neighbors say there’s a seasonal market downtown that moves under the gazebo when it rains. Our local food page lists farm stands and cottage foods with current availability.
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Where can I buy local eggs?
Several neighbors sell eggs, and our local food page lists stands with what’s available now.
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Who do neighbors recommend for HVAC, auto repair, electrical, tree work and other services?
The business directory is the place to look, and owners can claim and update their own listings. Recommendations in the Facebook group tend to be one person’s opinion, so we don’t list favorites. If you know a good local business that isn’t listed, ask them to add themselves.
Hunting and the outdoors 2
Where can I hunt near Genesee?
Most of the land around town is private. Idaho Fish and Game’s Access Yes! program pays landowners to open their property to hunters and anglers, and several enrolled properties are near Genesee.
- Genesee Area – Central Grade. Cropland, rangeland and forest. Online sign-up required.
- Lower Genesee Area. Cropland, CRP and canyon land. Online sign-up required.
Each property has its own dates, rules and sign-in requirements, and some need online sign-up before you go. Read the property’s page first, and always get permission before crossing private land that isn’t enrolled.
Access Yes! map of all propertiesGenesee Area – Central GradeLower Genesee AreaFish and Game, Clearwater Region
Where do I find seasons, licenses and rules?
Idaho Fish and Game sets seasons, tags and licenses. The Clearwater Region office in Lewiston covers Genesee, and the Local links page gathers these and other outdoor resources in one place.
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