Our recent plastics drive was a tremndous success. The community came out in record numbers for the event. Our collection numbers haven't been finalized but they should be close to rivaling our summer drives which is incredible. We would like to thank everyone for the incredible amount of support you show us by coming out to our events. S.A.V.E. will be hosting our next plastics drive at 1100 N Last Chance Gulch (behind the YMCA, adjacent to the parking lot). The event will run from March 9th through 12th, it will be open from 8A.M. - 6P.M. during that time. S.A.V.E. accepts type one and type 2 plastics at these events, click here for detailed examples and instructions for how to be prepared. We hope to see you out there!
The City of Helena has recently implemented an E-Waste Recycling Program. The E-Waste drop off will take place the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. The first drop off will take place on January 18th, 2012. Per item fees will apply.
The City of Helena has recently purchased two new recycling roll-off containers. On January 6th , 2012 these recycling containers will be placed at Capitol Hill Mall Parking Lot - East end by the old Dillard's and at the median between the one-ways on the west end of Cruse Ave towards Park Avenue and directly across from Dale Harris Park. These recycling containers will accept steel cans, aluminum cans, newspapers and magazines. Cardboard recycling containers will also be provided at both sites.
For additional information call Kim or Jake at 447-8084 or 447-8086.
Visit our Recycling in Helena page or click here for more information on our updated residential recycling guide. Our updated business recycling guide which serves local schools, government buildings and local area businesses, can be found here or on our business recycling page. Email us at Recycle@Savemobile.org or call 449.6008 for more details.
We are proud to present the newest addition to our web presence, SAVE’s Transit Blog! It will be used as an announcement board for transit development in Helena and throughout Montana. Please feel free to visit and comment on anything you may find interesting. We are always looking for new perspectives and community input. Furthermore, if you notice something interesting that has not been addressed, drop Kelson a line at savepolicy@gmail.com! - Kelson
We've announced the dates of our 2012 drives! We will be collecting plastics on March 9 - 12, May 11 - 14, July 13 - 16, September 14 - 17, and November 9 - 12.

The Student Advocates for Valuing the Environment Foundation work in Helena and throughout Montana. We lead the way in finding tangible ways to protect the environment through our publication Daily Habits, awareness, and policy. Over the last few years we have brought plastics recycling to Helena, crossed the state with Biodiesel Montana, passed important conservation legislation, and more.
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