Paint Recycling in Bozeman, MT
Oil-based paint is taken free as household hazardous waste at the Bozeman Convenience Site (Tue–Sat 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.); latex is not, and city bulky pickup takes no paint.
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Before you go
- Note whether it’s latex (water-based) or oil-based; programs often treat them differently.
- Keep paint in its original, labelled, closed container.
- Ask about quantity limits per visit.
Montana rules
- Montana has no statewide household hazardous waste program; some communities run permanent sites, events or paint exchanges, and residents should contact their county solid waste office. Source: Recycling Resources (opens in new tab)
- DEQ tells residents to contact their county solid waste management office about household hazardous waste. Source: Recycling Resources (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (10)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Recycling Resources (opens in new tab) · Montana Department of Environmental Quality
- Montana has no statewide household hazardous waste program; some communities run permanent sites, events or paint exchanges, and residents should contact their county solid waste office. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ tells residents to contact their county solid waste management office about household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bozeman Convenience Site (opens in new tab) · Gallatin Solid Waste Management District
- The site is owned by the City of Bozeman and run by the Gallatin Solid Waste Management District for non-commercial district residents disposing of small household quantities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household hazardous waste is free and may be dropped off during regular hours, 8am–2:30pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
- BCS Fees (opens in new tab) · Gallatin Solid Waste Management District
- The site is a courtesy for Gallatin County residents; commercial loads must go to Logan Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The minimum fee at the Bozeman Convenience Site is $10. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Gallatin Solid Waste Management District
- The Bozeman Convenience Site takes household hazardous waste Tuesday–Saturday 8am–2:30pm, including oil-based paint but not latex. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bozeman Convenience Site accepts household hazardous waste Tuesday–Saturday 8am–2:30pm except holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky Item Pickup (opens in new tab) · City of Bozeman
- To qualify you must live inside Bozeman city limits, be a City of Bozeman Solid Waste customer, and pay $20 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bags of trash and hazardous waste such as used oil and paint are not picked up. Checked October 26, 2026.
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