Recycling in Great Falls

Recycling is a great way to help protect the environment, reduce the depletion of natural resources and stimulate the economy.  Did you know that there are a number of recycling locations available throughout the Great Falls Community?

Recycling services are available at the following locations:

Auto Zone
3300 10th Ave. S.                            416 Smelter Ave. N.E.
(406) 268-9388                                (406) 770-6224
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday, 7:30 am – 9 pm, Sunday 9 am – 8 pm.
What they accept: oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and gear oil. Drop-offs should not contain water or antifreeze. No Charge.

Batteries and Bulbs
900 10th Ave. S. Ste. 3
(406) 761-1238
Hours of Operation: Open 7 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 8 pm, Sat. 8 am – 7 pm, Sun. 9 am – 5 pm.
What they accept: used/old batteries such as – lead acid (Pb) batteries – cars, trucks and emergency lighting; Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries – cordless phones, tools and two way radios; Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries – camcorders, cameras and bar code scanners; Lithium ion (Li-ion) & Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) – cell phones and laptops. They also accept portable electronic devices such as cell/smart phones, laptop/net books, MP3’s, PDA’s, portable tools, and CFL bulbs (prefer you bring the bulbs in the boxes they are contained in when you buy them so they can be shipped out for proper destruction).

Breen Oil Company
1201 3rd St. N.W.
(406) 453-4104
Hours of Operation:  M-F  8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
What they collect:  propane bottles/containers free of charge.

City of Great Falls Sanitation
(406) 771-1401
What they collect: corrugated cardboard is collected from our Commercial Customers ONLY.  A $20 fee is charged per month.

Filipowicz Brothers Salvage
3120 Rainbow Dam Rd
(406) 727-0535
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, Saturday 8 am – 12:00 pm.
What they accept: all metals

Republic Services
3201 15th St. N.E.
(406) 761-2545
Curbside recycling picked up two times a month for their residential customers within the City limits. Additional $2 per month (in addition to residential sanitation fees).
What they accept: cans, (aluminum/tin), corrugated cardboard, newsprint, magazines and junk mail. No plastic or glass.

Pacific Steel & Recycling
1624 12th Ave. N.
(406) 791-8550
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm, summer hours includes Saturday 8 am – 12 pm.
What they accept: scrap steel, stainless steel, magnesium, titanium, nickel, alloys, lead, batteries, aluminum, aluminum cans, copper, insulated copper, brass, scrap cast iron, radiators, corrugated cardboard, newspaper, office paper, magazines, deer & elk hides (seasonal), cattle hides and deer/elk antlers. Some appliances are also accepted including: washers, dryers, refrigerators (if the Freon is evacuated properly by a certified tech) and ovens. Pacific accepts electronic scrap (except CRT’s and flat screens which are not accepted). No glass is accepted and no plastic is being accepted at this time due to export market issues.

Pronto Auto Parts
217 Vaughn Rd
(406) 453-6509
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8 am – 6 pm, Sunday 9 am – 2 pm.
What they accept: oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and gear oil. Drop-offs should not contain water or antifreeze and can be no larger than 5 gallons. No Charge.

Staples  
207 NW Bypass
(406) 453-0900
Hours of Operation:  M-F 8 am – 9 pm, Saturday 9 am – 9 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
What they accept:  Free tech recycling year round, everything from computers to camcorders to CD players.

Steel Etc.
1408 52nd St. N.
(406) 761-4848
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7 am – 5 pm, Saturday 8 am – 12 pm.
What they accept: copper, aluminum, brass, lead, lead acid batteries, aluminum cans, tin, appliances, radiators, vehicles, iron, stainless steel, insulated copper wire. If it is made of metal, Steel Etc. will buy it. Refrigerators and freezers with Freon removed (Freon removal cost is $25). No glass is accepted and no plastic is being accepted at this time due to export market issues.

Target
2000 10th Ave. S.
(406) 727-9281
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday, 8 am – 10 pm, Sunday 8 am – 9 pm.
What they accept: plastic bags and ink cartridges. Recycling containers are located at the front of the store, near the photo department.

County Recycling Drop-off Locations
(406) 454-6810
Cascade County provides recycling drop-off locations at their staffed rural collection sites throughout the County. To learn more and for hours of operations:   Cascade County Solid Waste Services. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I take my yard waste?

• City Sanitation customers can bag their yard waste and put out on their regular pick up day.
• Republic Services customers can bag their yard waste and put out on their regular pick up day.
• Citizens can also take their yard waste to the High Plains Landfill located at 142 Powerline Road, Floweree, MT. Effective 1/6/19 Monday-Friday from 7 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday 9 am to 7 pm, closed Sunday and major holidays. The tipping fee is $32.00 per ton. A $10 fine can be imposed if loads are not secured with a rope, strap or tarp. For more information and/or questions call the landfill at 452-3143.

Where should I take my re-usable goods?

There are currently many local organizations that will take, as well as benefit from your reusable household items including:

• Habitat for Humanity Restore        816 20th St. N.        453-2173
• My Neighbor in Need – visit their website to find out how you can help at www.myneighborinneed.org
• Rescue Mission Thrift Store           1210 9th St. S.          761-2653
• Salvation Army Thrift Store            616 1st Ave. N.W.    452-0616
• St. Vincent De Paul                          426 Central Ave. S.  761-0870
• YMCA                                                 220 2nd St. N.          452-1315 or 453-1018