Recycling in Billings, MT

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Residential Service (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works
  • Billings residents call Solid Waste at (406) 657-8285 to schedule a special pickup of furniture, appliances or large branches; extra charges may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Residential & Commercial Rates (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works · effective July 1, 2026
  • A special pickup due to size or quantity costs $63 for 1–5 items, $126 for 6–10 and $189 for more than 10. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerator, freezer or air conditioner pickup costs $92 per pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Billings Regional Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works
  • Residential garbage loads are free for City residents under 1,500 lbs and County residents under 700 lbs; driver licenses are scanned to confirm origin. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Billings Regional Landfill: Service Charges (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works · effective July 1, 2026
  • Landfill fees are set by origin of waste: MSW is $35.15 per ton from the City of Billings, $52.73 from elsewhere in Montana and $70.30 from out of state. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Billings Regional Landfill Acceptable Waste (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works
  • Tires are accepted at the Billings Regional Landfill for a special fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators, air conditioners and freezers are accepted with a special Freon-removal fee; pre-evacuated units need a certificate and units with cut hoses are refused. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential vehicle batteries can be dropped off at the landfill for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential electronic recycling is available at the Billings Regional Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Billings Regional Landfill: Accepted Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works
  • Household hazardous waste accepted includes paint and solvents, batteries and cleaning agents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hazardous items must be separated and sealed in non-leaking containers of no more than 5 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling Resources (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works
  • Billings Solid Waste and Yellowstone E-Waste Solutions provide free e-waste recycling to residents of Carbon, Musselshell, Stillwater, Treasure and Yellowstone counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted residential items include computers, cell phones, microwaves, portable electronics, rechargeable batteries, stereo equipment and some types of TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The program is residential only; businesses pay Yellowstone E-Waste Solutions directly. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Earth First Aid (opens in new tab) · Earth First Aid
  • Earth First Aid is located at 458 Charles Street, Billings, Montana 59101. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Business hours are Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Earth First Aid serves residents and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Billings Recycling (Downtown) - Pacific Steel & Recycling (opens in new tab) · Pacific Steel & Recycling
  • Pacific Steel & Recycling Billings Recycling (Downtown) is at 777 4th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.

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