It’s hot, dry, and we’re beginning to see some fall colors in Southwest Montana. But don’t let the yellows and browns keep you from staying GREEN all year-round by recycling at one of the greater Bozeman area’s 17 free drop-off sites! It’s easy and sites are conveniently located throughout the area. Below you’ll find a guide of where and what you can recyle! Belgrade locations include West Madison Avenue and Eileen Place.
Find a drop-off site in Bozeman at Walmart, Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Ballfields—Highland Blvd, MSU, Billion Auto, Safeway, Home Depot, the Bozeman Convenience Site, and Gallatin Valley Motors (Subaru). Recycle in Churchill at the northwest corner of Manhattan Christian School’s parking lot. The Gateway Community Center is home to the bins in Gallatin Gateway. Bring what you have to the Logan Landfill in Logan. If you’re living in Manhattan, unload at Valley Improvement Center. Three Forks has a drop-off location at 150 E Railroad Ave. Finally, those all the way in West Yellowstone can bring their recyclables to the Transfer Station at 263 Ecology Lane. Accepted Items at these locations are as follows: Plastic Recyclables should be emptied and flattened with caps on. ONLY #1 and #2 plastics are accepted. NO clamshell containers (from berries or mixed salads) or tubs (cream cheese, yogurt, and sour cream); Cardboard Recyclables should be broken down to conserve space in the bins prior to pickup. Brown bags are accepted in cardboard bins; Paper Recyclables including newspapers, magazines, phone books, junk mail, office paper, and paperback books are accepted (staples are ok); Aluminum and Steel cans are all accepted, but please crush. Unacceptable Items for Collection Sites are as follows: Glass of any kind is not currently being accepted due to current market conditions and shipping and handling costs; Plastics with numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (usually on the bottom) are no longer being accepted. These include bags, films, wraps, large plastic items, and motor oil, solvent, and other hazardous material containers; Paper including those of neon colors, paper that won’t tear, paper plates, napkins, and Kleenex. The collection sites also DO NOT accept scrap metal, wood products, yard trimmings, or electronic waste. The Gallatin Solid Waste Management District (GSWMD) attempts to divert as much recyclable material from the landfill as possible. Collected materials become part of local, national, and global markets. Sales of these materials, along with support from the GSWMD, pay for the fuel, freight, containers, wages and administrative costs. Your cooperation makes this program possible. For a downloadable, more detailed brochure and further information, please visit www.gallatinsolidwaste.org/. •
