Recycling centers in Polson, Montana

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.

The recycling center accepts various types of waste, including household garbage with different pricing options based on whether the user is a tag holder or not, wood waste with specific fees for different materials, concrete, brick, rock, animals, tires (excluding tractor tires) with varying fees based on the type and whether they have rims, and freon appliances with a set removal fee. Proper waste separation is emphasized to save money and extend landfill life. Visitors are encouraged to contact the Solid Waste Office for more information and can refer to a printable PDF waste separation list available on the website.