Recycling in Whitefish, MT

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• Flathead County Solid Waste District: Service Information Brochure 2026 (opens in new tab) · Flathead County Solid Waste District
  • The district does not accept out-of-county waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The landfill accepts appliances and metals for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The household hazardous waste sign-up is for Flathead County residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No more than 25 gallons per sign-up. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Flathead County Solid Waste: Disposal Guide (opens in new tab) · Flathead County
  • The landfill accepts four passenger tires per household per year at no charge; additional tires are $3.50 each without rims and $4.75 with rims. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Automotive batteries are accepted at the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household appliances such as stoves, washers, dryers and water heaters are accepted at the landfill in the metals area. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators go on their own pile and must have doors removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computers and televisions go in regular trash at the landfill; fees may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Business recycling is not allowed at county container sites or the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Flathead County Solid Waste offers a free household hazardous waste collection on the third Saturday of each month; an appointment is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-based paint, thinner, stains and solvents should go to a household hazardous waste collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Flathead County Solid Waste District: Tipping Fee Schedule (Landfill Gate Rate 04-20-2026) (opens in new tab) · Flathead County Solid Waste District · effective April 20, 2026
  • Semi tires are not accepted, with or without rims. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Flathead County: Solid Waste Department (opens in new tab) · Flathead County
  • Household recycling (cardboard, newspaper, mixed paper, aluminum cans) is available, for households only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Flatten cardboard and cut it to 40 inches or less. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Flathead County Solid Waste: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Flathead County
  • Latex paint does not need to go to a hazardous waste event if fully dried; harden it and put it in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Download and return the sign-up form; staff schedule the appointment and send a reminder. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Flathead County Solid Waste: Drop-Off Locations (opens in new tab) · Flathead County
  • The Columbia Falls container site at 1073 Best Way accepts recycling and is open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off sites and recycling bins are not for commercial or business use. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Whitefish: Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Whitefish
  • The City of Whitefish says Flathead County maintains free collection sites for residents to drop off recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Black Bear Recycling offers bi-weekly curbside recycling in Whitefish, including cardboard, in a 64-gallon bin. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Habitat Flathead ReStore: Request a Pick Up (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley
  • Free pickups of large items Wednesday–Friday within 20 miles of the store, including Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Whitefish. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Habitat Flathead ReStore: Donation guidelines (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley
  • Furniture, including complete sectionals, is accepted in resalable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses, box springs and exercise equipment are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electric appliances under 10 years old in good working order are accepted; washers and dryers must not have push buttons. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Only working smart TVs are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Printers, computers and electronics are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint, stain and other chemicals are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires and rims are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.

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