Recycling in Southwest Montana: where & what
Thanks (we think) to what seemed like months of endless rain and gloom, Gallatin Valley-dwellers are experiencing one of the greenest summers in recent memory. Complement area lawns and foliage by going green yourselves with easy access to recycling at one of the greater Bozeman area’s FREE drop-off sites! It’s simple and sites are conveniently located throughout the area. Below you’ll find a guide of where and what you can recycle!
Find a drop-off site in Belgrade at W Madison Avenue and Eileen Place. Locations in Bozeman include Walmart, Gallatin County Fairgrounds (parking lot off Oak), Ballfields off Highland Blvd., MSU (13th & College), Billion Auto, Safeway, the Bozeman Convenience Site (2143 Story Mill Rd.), and Gallatin Valley Motors (Subaru). The Gateway Community Center is home to the bins in Gallatin Gateway. Recycle in Churchill at the northwest corner of Manhattan Christian School’s parking lot. Bring what you have to the Logan Landfill in Logan. If you’re living in Manhattan, unload on S 6th St. behind the Guns & Ammo shop. 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 Ln.
Accepted Items at these locations are as follows: Plastic Recyclables should be emptied and flattened with caps on. ONLY #1 and #2 plastic bottles 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. NO food-contaminated or wax-coated items. 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 3–7 (usually on the bottom) are not 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.
For a more detailed brochure and further information on where to dispose of items not recyclable at the above collection sites, please visit www.gallatinsolidwaste.org. Stay green, Bozeman! •