Recycling In Missoula

ZERO BY FIFTY: MISSOULA'S PATHWAY TO ZERO WASTE

The City of Missoula has adopted a ZERO by FIFTY municipal plan to meet zero waste goals (90% diversion) by 2050. This is a collaborative effort including Missoula County, Climate Smart Missoula, Home Resource, UM, and many other community partners.   

Have stuff that you don’t know what to do with? Not sure if or where it can be reused and recycled? Try searching below or check out our What do I do with…? page.

CLIMATE SMART MISSOULA

Acts as a community hub and advocate for climate action, writing resolutions behind carbon neutrality plans and connecting groups to put those plans into action.

REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING

Provides home and curbside pickup recycling bins. Accepts all standard recyclables including cardboard, plastics, aluminum and tin cans, phone books, newspapers and magazines, office paper, and non-ferrous metals. Learn more about what is and is not recyclable at : https://recyclingsimplified.com/

406-543-3157

GARDEN CITY RECYCLING

Provides home and curbside recycling, and accepts most standard recyclables including cardboard, plastics #1 and #2 bottles, aluminum and tin cans, newspapers and magazines, and Bayern Brewing eco-packs. Pricing is based on the frequency of pickups.

406-493-1528

gardencityrecycling@gmail.com

RECOMPUTE COMPUTERS

Accepts some E-waste in computer hardware and software donations. Specializes in software repair and reselling used computers and laptops at very affordable prices.

MISSOULA RE.TECH

We aim to provide easy access to no-to-low-cost electronics recycling services in Missoula. Our business is processing e-waste to keep it out of the landfills while protecting the environment where we live, work, and recreate. No fees for most items. We accept old batteries, cables, peripherals, old computers, and more. Call or visit us online for more info and to dispose of your waste electronics. 

406-493-0488

HOME RESOURCE

Accepts donations of used building materials, such as lumber, doors, windows, cabinets, paint, carpet, etc. Currently NOT accepting appliances, lights, any paint with lead, or any material with asbestos. (Over 40% of the total landfill is construction waste). 

406-541-8300 

PACIFIC STEEL AND RECYCLING

Recycles scrap metal and electronic waste. Accepts washers, dryers, microwaves, old engine blocks, transmissions, and scrap metal; as well as old laptops, phones, computer parts, and both ferrous (steel and iron) and non-ferrous (copper and brass) parts.  Refrigerators must include certification that all Freon has been removed by a licensed appliance store before they can be dropped off. 

406-543-7280

GARDEN CITY COMPOST

In 2016, the City of Missoula purchased Eko-Compost and created a city-wide compost facility. Compost can be dropped off year-round, with winter and summer hours. Generally, prices are $7 a load. 

406-552-6619

SOIL CYCLE

A grassroots MIssoula non-profit whose goal is to close the loop on waste. Collect compost, have it picked up by bicycle and delivered to Garden City Compost or local farms, and then receive compost back every four months for your own gardening purposes. $14 a month for once-a-month pickups. 

406-518-1253

MISSOULA COMPOST COLLECTIVE LLC

Offers home curbside compost pickup and delivery for $15 a month. As of January 2019, dairy and meat products can now be accepted for composting. No fryer grease, oil, or pet waste.

406-370-5876

Sean.Doty@missoulacompostcollectionllc.com

RECYCLING WORKS

Recycling Works is Western Montana's curbside glass recycling service. They offer residential and commercial glass pickup in Missoula, Bonner, and Lolo. Collected glass is crushed locally and then shipped to Momentum Recycling in Salt Lake City where it is transformed into new bottles and valuable products. The organization offers quarterly drop-off events in Missoula, Seeley Lake, and Hamilton; you can find upcoming dates and information on the organizational website. Proceeds from services are donated to local public education initiatives and charities in Missoula. For more info: Recycling Works website.

info@recyclingworksmt.com
406-215-4650

Recycling Works also offers drop-off locations around Missoula for aluminum can recycling. Find the small gray sheds in the parking lots of the following locations: 

  • AniMeals Adoption Center
  • Lambros (Great Northern Ave & American Way)
  • Super Walmart (Mullan and Reserve)
  • Holistic Pet Nutrition Center (S Russell & Mount Ave)
  • The Trough
  • Yoke's Fresh Market (S Reserve & Brooks)
  • Linda Vista Golf Course
  • Lolo Harvest Foods