Commercial Recycling in Montana
The Local Government & Recycling Program is dedicated to increasing the amount of business recycling in Montana and diverting commercial waste from the landfill through outreach, education, and technical assistance. Our mission is to work with businesses to overcome the barriers to recycling, and monitor the commercial recycling rate throughout the state.
The fact sheets were created by the Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Managers (ASTSWMO), a national organization with diverse task forces working on solid waste management issues. The ASTSWMO Municipal Recycling Task Force prepared the Commercial Recycling reference document for state agencies and local governments, although businesses will also find the fact sheets helpful.
Commercial Recycling can be divided into sectors, each with its own barriers to recycling and waste stream composition. The document summarizes major initiatives across the country for increased recycling of commercial wastes. ASTSWMO intends to review and update the fact sheets from time to time as new information becomes available.
The following business sectors are included:
| Business Sector | |
|---|---|
| Airports | Hospitals/Healthcare Industry |
| Agriculture | Mass Transit |
| Construction | Multi-Family Housing |
| Dry Cleaners | Office Recycling |
| Education (K-12, Higher Education | Retailers |
| Financial Institutions | Small Businesses |
