Recycling in Helena
Recycling for residents of Helena can be confusing at times, which is why S.A.V.E. has developed resources to make it easier to keep track of what can be recycled and where. Check out the Helena recycling guide below, read more about S.A.V.E.'s plastic collection drives, and learn about other major recycling events such as Trash for Trees.
S.A.V.E. is not the only recycling service provider in Helena. Commercial recycling providers include S.A.V.E. (commercial and major residential apartments), Pacific Steel and Recycling, Tatooine Electronic Services (electronic waste), and Helena Recycling, LLC. (commercial and residential). Helena Recycling, LLC. is the only option for residential curbside pickup services.
Material |
Where it Goes |
Notes |
| Aluminum |
Pacific Steel & Recycling, Transfer Station, Drop-off Sites |
Empty cans and clean foil |
| Cell Phones |
Real Foods, S.A.V.E. Events |
These help fund S.A.V.E. efforts! |
| Corrugated Cardboard |
Pacific Steel & Recycling, Transfer Station, Drop-off Sites |
Brown bags okay, flatten boxes, no paperboard |
| Glass |
Transfer Station |
Labels okay, no lids |
| Newspaper, Catalogs, Magazines |
Pacific Steel & Recycling, Transfer Station, Drop-off Sites |
Windowed envelopes and colored paper okay |
| Office Paper |
Pacific Steel & Recycling, Transfer Station, Drop-off Sites |
Can be taken with newspaper |
| Plastic |
S.A.V.E. events |
See our plastics page |
| Print Cartridges |
Real Foods, S.A.V.E. Events |
These help fund S.A.V.E. efforts! |
| Rechargeable Batteries |
Real Foods, S.A.V.E. Events |
From cell phones, power tools, etc. (not household AA, C, etc.) |
| Steel and Tin Cans |
Pacific Steel & Recycling, Transfer Station, Drop-off Sites |
Please empty, metal lids okay |
| Yard Waste |
Transfer Station |
Composted |
Helena Transfer Station - 1975 N. Benton Avenue
Pacific Steel & Recycling - 1530 National Avenue
Real Food Market - 1096 Helena Avenue
Drop-off sites: Safeway - 611 Montana Avenue, Independent Record Distribution Center - 2222 N. Washington Street, Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds
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Blue Bag Program
The City of Helena will pick up recycling with curbside trash pick-up on the first full week of every month. To find out more information about this service, check out our Blue Bag Program page.
Electronics
S.A.V.E. and community partners annually collect electronics for recycling with a fee for processing. Consider donating working electronics to local organizations. Computers and monitors can be recycled at Staples for a $10 fee per item. Tatooine Recycling, centered in Billings, regularly visits Helena to collect electronics from businesses.
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs & Household Batteries
Home Depot (1801 E. Custer Avenue) will accept these items for recycling. The collection bins are near the returns desk.
To download a copy of our recycling guide, click here.