Recycling Centers in Helena, MT
Find drop-off recycling locations in Helena, Montana. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Helena, Montana can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Helena: A Local Guide
Helena, Montana has 6 recycling and disposal options in our directory, including the City of Helena Solid Waste Division and its Transfer Station, a Pacific Steel & Recycling scrap yard, an auto-salvage yard and an ecoATM electronics kiosk. Helena does not run an automatic city-wide curbside recycling route; instead, City of Helena and Scratch Gravel residents who pay residential solid-waste fees can bring household recyclables to the City Transfer Station at no extra charge, and optional paid curbside pickup is available through a private hauler. Browse more listings on our Montana recycling hub.
The City of Helena Transfer Station accepts a broad mix of household recyclables — aluminum and steel cans, newspaper, office paper and magazines, corrugated cardboard, mixed container glass, plastics #1 and #2, automotive and lithium batteries, motor oil and antifreeze, used cooking oil, yard waste and tires. For small electronics, the ecoATM kiosk takes cell phones, tablets and iPods, and Pacific Steel & Recycling handles scrap metal. Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Other Montana cities we cover include Great Falls, Bozeman and Missoula. You can also browse every city from the Montana state hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Helena
Does Helena have curbside recycling?
The City of Helena does not provide an automatic city-wide curbside recycling route. City and Scratch Gravel residents who pay residential solid-waste fees can drop recyclables at the City Transfer Station for free, and a private hauler offers optional paid curbside recycling. Confirm current terms with the city's Solid Waste office.
What can I recycle at the Helena Transfer Station?
Per our listing, the City of Helena Transfer Station accepts aluminum and steel cans, newspaper, office paper and magazines, cardboard, mixed glass, plastics #1 and #2, automotive and lithium batteries, motor oil and antifreeze, used cooking oil, yard waste and tires. Glass and plastic are accepted at the Transfer Station. Bring your solid-waste permit and tell the attendant.
Where can I recycle an old phone in Helena?
The ecoATM kiosk in Helena accepts cell phones and smartphones, tablets and iPods, and may offer payment for eligible devices. Payout depends on the device's condition and model, so check at the kiosk.
Can I recycle glass and plastic in Helena?
Yes. Our listing for the City of Helena Transfer Station shows it accepts mixed container glass and plastics #1 and #2. Eligibility to drop for free is tied to paying residential solid-waste fees, so confirm your status with the city.