Recycling Centers in Polson, MT
Find drop-off recycling locations in Polson, Montana. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Polson has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Polson: A Local Guide
Polson, the Lake County seat on the southern shore of Flathead Lake in northwest Montana, is served by two Lake County Solid Waste facilities at 36117 N Reservoir Road — the main Transfer Station and its integrated recycling center — both open seven days a week, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (gate closes at 5:50 PM), with closures only on federally recognized holidays.
Lake County Solid Waste operates the full-service facility, accepting cardboard, newspaper, mixed paper, aluminum and steel cans, #1 and #2 plastic bottles (lids removed), scrap metal, used motor oil, antifreeze, lead batteries, and tires under 24.5 inches (fees apply). Small amounts of household hazardous waste — paint, cleansers, pesticides — are also accepted. Freon-bearing appliances require a $10 per-unit extraction fee. Lake County property taxpayers receive annual disposal tags via property-tax billing; others may use punch cards or pay PAYT fees of $80/ton. An Annual E-Waste Recycling Event is held each spring (first 300 lbs free). Recycling drop-off is free for everyone.
Lake County Transfer Station is the same physical facility on Reservoir Road, providing the public drop-off interface for both household waste and recyclables. It also encompasses the adjacent Class III inert landfill for clean concrete, unpainted brick, rock, and untreated wood. Asbestos, oversized tires (24.5" or larger), and liquids are strictly not accepted. In addition to the main Transfer Station, Lake County Solid Waste maintains satellite recycling containers in Pablo (near SKC Golf Course), Ronan (next to Harvest Foods), and Polson (Sports Complex).
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Polson
Is the Polson Transfer Station open on weekends?
Yes. Both Lake County Solid Waste facilities operate seven days a week, Monday through Sunday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The gate closes at 5:50 PM. The only closures are on federally recognized holidays.
Is recycling drop-off free at the Polson Transfer Station?
Yes. There is no charge for dropping off recyclables — cardboard, paper, aluminum and steel cans, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, used motor oil, antifreeze, lead batteries, and scrap metal. Tires carry a fee ($5–$20 depending on size and rims). Household garbage disposal requires a Lake County permit tag or PAYT payment.
Do I need to be a Lake County resident to use these facilities?
The Transfer Station is open to the public. Lake County property taxpayers get solid-waste disposal tags automatically through property-tax billing. Non-residents can still drop off waste but pay PAYT fees ($80/ton, $10 minimum) for garbage. Recycling drop-off is free for everyone regardless of residency.
Can I drop off electronics (e-waste) in Polson year-round?
Routine year-round e-waste drop-off is not listed as a confirmed service on the official website. Lake County Solid Waste holds an Annual E-Waste Recycling Event at the Transfer Station each spring — the 17th annual event was held May 16, 2026 — where the first 300 lbs are accepted free. CRT screens and non-flatscreen televisions are not accepted even at the event. Call (406) 883-7323 for current availability.