Ravalli County Recycling, in conjunction with Recycling Works MT, will be hosting their Spring Event on Saturday, March 8, at the north end of Ravalli County Fair Grounds. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., glass, batteries and cardboard can be dropped off with suggested donations of $5 per 5 gallons of unbroken glass, and $2 per pound weight of batteries. Cardboard is collected by C2C Cardboard Recycling at $10 per cubic yard. Donations cover the cost to send collected materials to recycling facilities.
For a second year, RCR will be collecting used batteries for recycling. Last year they saved in excess of 420 lbs. of household batteries from going into the landfill. For a complete list of batteries accepted, visit the website: RavalliRecycling.org. The vast majority of batteries do not have to be taped, but you are asked to tape 9V, 12V and any lithium batteries. If you have corroded batteries, it would be helpful if you could separate them from the rest, and present them in a separate bag. Old cellphones, in any condition, will also be accepted.
Ravalli County Recycling is in its 15th year, and is run entirely by volunteers. They encourage anyone interested in the organization to visit the website for up-to-date information on recycling many different items in the Bitterroot valley or Missoula, how to get involved, or to post a comment or question.
Mike Miller says
Notice the recycling company states “suggested donation”. It’s not mandatory as the workers pressure you to believe. Past that, I’m glad there’s a place to recycle glass.
Also, I bring my cardboard for free to Republic Services recycling on Broadway in Missoula when I’m doing errands/appointments down there.