Transfer Stations & Dumps in Montana

Belgrade Recycling

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Republic Services - Billings

(406) 248-5400

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Bozeman Convenience Site

(406) 587-7890

The Bozeman Convenience Site, at 2143 Story Mill Road in Bozeman, is owned by the City of Bozeman and operated by the Gallatin Solid Waste Management District. Opened in 2008, it lets non-commercial district residents drop off regular household materials in small quantities; it is not a transfer site. It accepts household trash ($27/ton, $10 minimum), scrap metal ($27/ton, $10 minimum), compost/clean wood and yard waste ($15/ton, $10 minimum), and household hazardous waste (free, 8am to 2:30pm). Recycling of cardboard, mixed paper, plastic bottles, and cans is free. It does not accept refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, railroad ties, telephone poles, or concrete; deceased animals are not accepted except deer, elk, and moose carcasses from August through February under a state chronic wasting disease program. Payment accepted: cash, credit/debit cards, and charge accounts. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM; closed Sunday and Monday.

Republic Services - Bozeman

(406) 586-0606

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Bob's Auto & Truck Recycling

(406) 494-3668

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Butte-Silver Bow Landfill Public Works Department

(406) 782-1463

The Butte-Silver Bow Landfill sits 5 miles west of Butte off Interstate 90 at 121074 N. Browns Gulch Road, near the Rocker interchange. It accepts all standard residential garbage, recyclables including antifreeze, automotive batteries, cardboard, metals, used motor oil, and yard waste, as well as tires for a per-unit fee. Special waste such as asbestos, contaminated soils, or large demolition loads can be accepted by prior arrangement at (406) 782-1463 or (406) 723-5295. Curbside recycling pickup is also available through McGree Trucking for an additional fee.

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Republic Services Landfill

(406) 452-3143

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Filipowicz Brothers Salvage

(406) 727-0535

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City of Helena Solid Waste Division

(406) 447-8086

The City of Helena Solid Waste Division operates the Solid Waste Transfer Station at 1975 N Benton Ave, just north of Carroll College, along with residential and commercial garbage collection for the city. The Transfer Station handles garbage disposal and permitting and is open for disposal seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with all vehicles required to be unloaded and out by 4:30 p.m. Customers can pay with a valid City or County permit, or with cash, check, or credit card, with a $6.00 minimum and a tipping fee of $56.75 per ton. The division also accepts most tires, freon appliances, some electronic waste, and offers bulk waste pickup and roll-off container rental within city limits.

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City of Helena Transfer Station

(406) 447-8082

The City of Helena Transfer Station on North Benton Avenue is the city's main solid-waste site, handling residential and commercial garbage disposal along with a full recycling operation. Garbage is charged by weight, while household recycling is free for City of Helena and Scratch Gravel residents who bring it in with their solid waste permit. Cash customers can recycle too, with a $6 minimum charge. Recyclables accepted at the Transfer Station include corrugated cardboard, newspaper and office paper, aluminum and steel cans, mixed glass bottles and jars (clear, brown, and green), and #1 and #2 plastics. Glass and plastic are only taken here at the station rather than at the neighborhood drop-off bins. The station also accepts scrap metal, used motor oil, and tree branches and yard waste, and each spring it runs a latex paint exchange where residents can drop off and pick up usable paint. The Transfer Station is open daily, 8 AM to 4:15 PM. For permit questions or current rates, the office can be reached at (406) 447-8082.

Flathead County Green Box Site - Kalispell

(406) 758-5910

Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Creston, Lakeside, Olney, Somers, Coram, and Kila are drop-off locations for household garbage and recycling. These sites are open from 8 am to 5 pm, seven days a week, except on major holidays. They do not accept larger household items or commercial waste. The County Landfill in Kalispell is where larger household items can be disposed of, in addition to accepting recycling. The East Corridor site in Essex operates from May to January, with specific hours on certain days. Visitors are reminded that the recycle bins are for household recycling only, and commercial or business use is prohibited. For more information or directions, visitors can contact the Solid Waste department at 1-406-758-5910.

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Lincoln County Landfill

(406) 293-7146

Lincoln County Solid Waste operates landfills in Libby, Eureka, and Troy, providing safe and convenient recycling and waste disposal services while prioritizing human health and environmental protection. Visitors are required to secure their load when traveling on any county roadway to prevent littering, as per Lincoln County Solid Waste Regulations. The landfills accept yard waste, general home waste, used appliances, scrap metal, wood products, concrete, batteries, auto or lead-acid motor oil, and antifreeze, with the exception of Happy's Inn and Troy transfer stations. There is no per-use fee for household waste disposal at the landfills or green-box sites, as operations are funded through a 150-unit refuse assessment fee paid with property taxes. For those planning to dispose of construction and demolition debris containing asbestos, the Lincoln County Landfill Demolition Checklist outlines inspection requirements, and the Montana Asbestos Control Program provides information on state regulations for such projects. Additionally, private companies offer trash pickup services for a fee in most areas of Lincoln County.

City of Livingston, Solid Waste Division Recycling Center

(406) 222-5667

The City of Livingston Solid Waste Division operates a public recycling area at the Transfer Station on Bennett Street where residents drop off sorted recyclables. Accepted materials include #1 and #2 plastics (emptied and flattened, caps on, no bags or Styrofoam), paper such as newspaper, magazines, phone books, junk mail, office paper, and paperback books, cardboard and brown packaging paper (no food-contaminated or wax-coated items), and rinsed aluminum and steel cans. Glass bottles and jars are accepted from City of Livingston and Park County residents only, and fluorescent light bulbs are taken for a nominal per-bulb fee. As of February 2025 televisions are no longer accepted for e-waste recycling and must be brought to the Transfer Station for paid disposal.

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Park County Convenience Site

The Park County Convenience Site at 5 Chico Rd in Livingston, MT, offers local residents and businesses an accessible location for waste disposal and recycling. This site likely handles municipal solid waste and potentially accepts various recyclables, serving as a key resource for proper waste management in Park County, Montana.

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Churchill Recycling lot

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Auto Parts Recyclers LLP

(406) 381-5354

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Republic Services Missoula Landfill

(406) 532-7882

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Lake County Solid Waste

(406) 883-7323

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.

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Lake County Transfer Station

(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.

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Recycle Red Lodge

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Musselshell County Refuse

(406) 323-3512

The recycling center in Musselshell County, located in Roundup, Montana, offers various services to residents, including accepting common household garbage, furniture, scrap metal, aluminum cans, grass clippings, newspapers, cardboard, plastics, tin cans, and white goods like stoves and refrigerators. Out-of-county residents may incur fees for certain items. The burn pit accepts clean wood and tree branches only, with load fees applicable for items like carpet, treated wood, and roofing materials. The center does not accept motor oil, tires, or hazardous waste, and improper dumping carries a $300 fine. Satellite dump sites are available in Musselshell and Melstone on specific days and times. Visitors must secure their loads and have them inspected before dumping, with out-of-county vehicles subject to dumping fees. Board meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at the Commissioners Office.

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Richland Opportunities Inc.

(406) 488-3341

ROI is a recycling center committed to enhancing the lives of individuals by providing exemplary care and expanding options for their social and economic development. They offer recycling services for various materials, contributing to environmental sustainability. Visitors can expect a focus on community impact and support for social and economic growth through recycling initiatives. Materials accepted and rejected may vary, so it is advisable to check their specific guidelines before dropping off items. Additionally, ROI emphasizes its missions and values, reflecting a dedication to serving the community and promoting a sustainable future through recycling efforts.

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Logan Landfill

(406) 582-2495

Logan Landfill is operated by the Gallatin Solid Waste Management District, serving Gallatin County and the Three Forks area in southwest Montana. The district provides landfill disposal, convenience sites, and waste diversion programs including fluorescent bulb recycling and BCS trailer services. District offices are at 10585 Two Dog Road in Manhattan.

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Victor Transfer Station - Operated by Bitterroot Disposal

(406) 642-3375

The Victor Transfer Station in Victor, MT is open six days a week to the public, with closure at 4 pm. Visitors are required to arrive by 3:30 pm to allow time for unloading waste. Accepted materials include appliances (extra charge for CFC removal), cardboard, concrete, furniture, household garbage, mattresses, paper products, televisions, tires (extra charge), wood, and yard waste. Items not accepted are air conditioners, ammunition, asbestos, batteries, hazardous materials, medical waste, propane bottles, and refrigerators, among others. Payments are due before leaving and can be made via check, cash, or major credit cards. For more information or questions, visitors can contact the station directly.

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