Trash & Recycling in Montana (2026)
10 rules on the books across Montana, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Trash and recycling collection days, what time to put bins out, and rules about sorting materials for curbside pickup.
Bin Placement Rules
Where to position trash and recycling carts, when they may go to the curb and must come back, and the screening or enclosure rules for where bins live between pickups.
Billings
Some RestrictionsBillings requires black or green solid waste carts to be stored off the street right-of-way except from the night…
Read full rule →Yellowstone County
Some RestrictionsIn unincorporated Yellowstone County, any building with five or more units must keep its trash and recycling area in…
Read full rule →Bulk Item Disposal
How to dispose of large items like furniture, appliances, and mattresses, including scheduled pickups and drop-off locations.
Recycling Requirements
Mandatory recycling rules including which materials must be separated, contamination penalties, and composting requirements.
Illegal Dumping
Penalties and enforcement for dumping trash, debris, or hazardous materials on private or public property without authorization.
Yard Waste Collection
Rules for separating grass clippings, leaves, branches, and other yard waste from regular trash, including pickup days and bag/bin requirements.
Dumpster Rules
Permits and placement rules for residential or construction dumpsters, including how long they can stay and ROW obstruction limits.
Billings
Significant RestrictionsBillings reserves solid waste collection to the city itself, so private roll-off dumpsters and drop-boxes are allowed…
Read full rule →Yellowstone County
Some RestrictionsIn unincorporated Yellowstone County's commercial and mixed-use zoning districts, dumpsters and other refuse containers…
Read full rule →Collection Schedule
Day-of-week pickup schedules by neighborhood, set-out and take-back time windows, and where to find your specific block's schedule.