For many years, Boise Centre has placed a high level of importance on being an energy efficient and environmentally friendly organization. We strongly believe in sustainability programs that preserve Idaho’s resources. Taking these extensive measures lessens our impact on the environment.

Sustainability Initiatives in 2024

    • Diverted 33,885 pounds of recyclable materials from local landfills.
    • Diverted 5,455 pounds of recyclable glass from local landfills.
    • Donated 2,977 pounds of food leftover from events to the Boise Rescue Mission.

Waste Reduction

  • Partnership with Republic Services to recycle all forms of paper, cardboard and metal materials.
  • Designated compactor for all recyclable materials.
  • Use of China and glass versus paper and plastic when possible.
  • Filtered water refill stations in public areas.
  • Use of water stations rather than individual pitchers of water in all meetings.
  • Use of digital guest signage and monitors throughout the venue to reduce paper waste.

Boise Centre uses a geothermal heating system and participates in various initiatives including energy efficiency, waste reduction and water conservation allowing the facility to join the ever-increasing ranks of environmentally responsible convention facilities.

Food Donation

To reduce food waste and to support members of our community in need, Boise Centre partners with the Boise Rescue Mission to distribute food leftover from events. The Boise Rescue Mission transports the leftover food to one of their three shelters in the Boise area.

Other Features

Valley Regional Transit, a regional public transit authority provides bus service from the airport and throughout the Boise area to Main Street Station in downtown Boise.  Main Street Station is located underneath the Boise Centre East and the Clearwater Building.