Recycling center in Polson, MT

Lake County Solid Waste

36117 N Reservoir Rd Polson MT 59860 USA

3.7 (3 reviews)

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Lake County Solid Waste recycling center in Polson, MT - View of facility

About this center

Lake County Solid Waste operates Lake County's transfer station at 36117 N Reservoir Road in Polson and a Class IV landfill at 39276 Kerr Dam Road, along with rural container sites in Charlo, Ravalli, Swan, Proctor, Ferndale, and Woodsbay. Residents can drop off household garbage and construction and demolition waste, with disposal billed through pay-as-you-throw rates, punch cards, or an annual permit tag covered by the solid waste fee on county property taxes. Recycling drop-off is available in Polson, Ronan, and Pablo, and businesses can apply for a credit account. The transfer station is open 7 days a week 8am-6pm; the office can be reached at 406-883-7323.

Materials accepted & services

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Services offered

Transfer station drop-off (North Reservoir Rd, Polson)
Class IV landfill (Kerr Dam Rd, Polson)
Rural container sites in Charlo, Ravalli, Swan, Proctor, Ferndale, and Woodsbay
Recycling drop-off in Polson, Ronan, and Pablo
Pay-as-you-throw, punch card, and annual permit tag disposal options
Business credit accounts
Solid waste user permits

Areas served

Lake County, MTPolson, MTRonan, MTPablo, MTCharlo, MTRavalli, MTProctor, MTFerndale, MTWoodsbay, MTSwan, MT

Frequently asked questions

Where are the facilities located and what are the hours?

The transfer station is at 36117 N Reservoir Road, Polson, open 7 days a week 8am-6pm (gate closes at 5:50pm). The Class IV landfill is at 39276 Kerr Dam Road, Polson, open Monday-Saturday 8am-5:30pm and closed Sunday. Both are closed on federally recognized holidays.

How much does it cost to dispose of household garbage?

There are three options: pay-as-you-throw at a $10 minimum and $10 per square yard paid at the time of disposal; punch cards at $32 for 6 punches or $62 for 12 punches (each punch equals one large garbage can); or an annual permit tag at $180 good for one year.

Do Lake County property owners get a permit tag?

Yes. Lake County property taxpayers receive permit tags automatically because the solid waste fee is included in their property taxes. The 2026 tags are green and were mailed in November and December 2025. Renters should contact their landlord for tags.

Where can I recycle in Lake County?

Lake County Recycling has drop-off locations in Polson, Ronan, and Pablo. Contact the office at 406-883-7323 for accepted materials.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Nathan Dupea

a year ago

Google review

Rude attendant ! New tag system is a shameful use of government.

Ju-Lin “Mtladylake” Siple

a year ago

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John Russell

a year ago

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