Grass, leaves, branches and brush are composted into mulch and soil rather than landfilled. Many cities offer seasonal curbside yard-waste pickup plus drop-off sites that sell finished compost back to residents.

In Montana we list 4 yard waste drop-off locations across 4 cities, with the most in Bozeman, Helena, Three Forks and West Yellowstone. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Yard Waste Drop-Off Locations in Montana

West Yellowstone Transfer Sta

📍West Yellowstone · 263 Ecology Ln, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
📞+1 406-646-9383
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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City Of Helena Transfer Station

📍Helena · 1975 N Benton Ave, Helena, MT 59601
📞+1 406-447-8082
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:15 PM
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Happy Trash Can Curbside Compost

📍Bozeman · 2143 Story Mill Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715
📞+1 406-570-0896
🕐Today: 9 AM–5 PM
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Logan Landfill

📍Three Forks · 10585 2 Dog Rd, Three Forks, MT 59752
📞+1 406-582-2495
🕐Today: 7 AM–5 PM
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Recycling Yard Waste in Montana: What to Know

🍂 Leaves & grass
Often collected curbside in paper bags or carts during the growing season.
🌳 Branches & brush
Dropped at compost sites; some chip it into mulch you can take home.

How to Prepare Yard Waste

  • Keep yard waste free of plastic bags, rocks and trash — contamination ruins compost.
  • Bundle or cut branches to the length the site specifies.
  • Many sites sell finished compost and mulch back to residents cheaply.

Yard Waste Recycling FAQ — Montana

Which Montana cities have the most yard waste drop-off locations?

The most yard waste drop-offs are in Bozeman (1), Helena (1), Three Forks (1) and West Yellowstone (1). In total we list 4 locations across 4 Montana cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle yard waste in Montana?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full Montana directory. City compost sites and transfer stations are the usual options; many also offer seasonal curbside pickup. Always call ahead to confirm the item is accepted and whether a fee applies.

Is there a fee to drop off yard waste?

Some sites accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee because of processing or disposal costs. Fees change, so confirm with the facility before your visit.

Can I put yard waste in my curbside bin?

Usually no — yard waste typically needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside recycling cart. Check your city or county program for its specific rules.

See all yard waste & compost locations by city, the full Montana recycling directory, or yard waste recycling in New Jersey, North Carolina, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina.