Paint Recycling in Billings, MT
Paint and solvents are accepted as household hazardous waste at the Billings Regional Landfill in sealed containers of 5 gallons or less.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Note whether it’s latex (water-based) or oil-based; programs often treat them differently.
- Keep paint in its original, labelled, closed container.
- Ask about quantity limits per visit.
Montana rules
- Montana has no statewide household hazardous waste program; some communities run permanent sites, events or paint exchanges, and residents should contact their county solid waste office. Source: Recycling Resources (opens in new tab)
- DEQ tells residents to contact their county solid waste management office about household hazardous waste. Source: Recycling Resources (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (6)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Recycling Resources (opens in new tab) · Montana Department of Environmental Quality
- Montana has no statewide household hazardous waste program; some communities run permanent sites, events or paint exchanges, and residents should contact their county solid waste office. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ tells residents to contact their county solid waste management office about household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Billings Regional Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works
- Residential garbage loads are free for City residents under 1,500 lbs and County residents under 700 lbs; driver licenses are scanned to confirm origin. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Billings Regional Landfill: Service Charges (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works · effective July 1, 2026
- Landfill fees are set by origin of waste: MSW is $35.15 per ton from the City of Billings, $52.73 from elsewhere in Montana and $70.30 from out of state. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Billings Regional Landfill: Accepted Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Billings Public Works
- Household hazardous waste accepted includes paint and solvents, batteries and cleaning agents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hazardous items must be separated and sealed in non-leaking containers of no more than 5 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026.
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