Yard Waste & Compost Drop-Off in Montana

Bozeman Convenience Site

2143 Story Mill Rd Bozeman MT 59715 USA

(406) 587-7890

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.2 (26 reviews)

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.

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Happy Trash Can Curbside Compost

2143 Story Mill Rd Bozeman MT 59715 USA

406-570-0896

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

5.0 (97 reviews)

Happy Compost offers composting services by turning food scraps into compost in Bozeman, Montana. They offer residential curbside pickups and services for businesses while promoting sustainable practices in the community.

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Butte-Silver Bow Landfill Public Works Department

121074 E Browns Gulch Rd Butte MT 59701 USA

(406) 782-1463

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

4.6 (30 reviews)

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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City of Helena Transfer Station

1975 N Benton Ave Helena MT 59601 USA

(406) 447-8082

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM

4.3 (24 reviews)

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.

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Garden City Compost

1125 Clark Fork Ln Missoula MT 59808 USA

(406) 552-6619

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.2 (30 reviews)

Garden City Compost operates as a compost site in Missoula, MT. The site processes organic waste into high-quality compost products for community use. They also focus on resource recovery and improving composting practices.

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Lake County Transfer Station

Polson MT 59860 USA

(406) 883-7323

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

4.1 (9 reviews)

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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Musselshell County Refuse

Roundup MT 59072 USA

(406) 323-3512

5.0 (1 reviews)

Musselshell County Refuse District provides waste and recycling services in the Roundup area. Consult the county district for current site instructions and material acceptance details.

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West Yellowstone Compost Facility

263 Ecology Ln West Yellowstone MT 59758 USA

(406) 646-9298

The West Yellowstone Hebgen Basin area in Montana is a unique paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, bordered by Yellowstone National Park and surrounded by stunning mountain ranges. The region experiences two peak visitor seasons annually, with up to 3 million tourists in the summer and snowmobile and cross-country ski crowds in the winter. Waste disposal is managed by the West Yellowstone Hebgen Basin Solid Waste District Board, overseeing collection and disposal, including waste from Yellowstone National Park. The District Board, appointed by the Gallatin County Commission, faces challenges due to the area's remote location and fluctuating population. Specific instructions include accepted materials such as clean wood, refrigerators, manure, and yard trimmings, with prohibited items like gasoline, toxic waste, and large concrete pieces. Recycling services are available for mixed glass, steel, aluminum cans, and certain plastics, but not for cardboard or paper products. Visitors can refer to the provided contact information for further details on waste management in the area.

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