Recycling Statistics
Montanans recycle 15% of the waste generated here and the business of recycling brings jobs and money into the state.
The EPA has set a national goal of a 35% recycling rate and Montana’s Integrated Waste Management Plan was revised in 2006
to set a new target of diverting 22% of waste through recycling and composting.
Recycling businesses and brokers in Montana participate in a voluntary recycling survey every year which is allowing DEQ to track
progress toward the new 22% state recycling target.
Reaching the new target will depend on each Montanan fully participating in the recycling programs available in their communities.
Follow our progress toward this goal by reading the annual survey reports.
Recycling is Good Business for Montana
This report describes the economic and ecological impacts of recycling in Montana.
2005 Summary of Recycling in Montana
2004 Summary of Recycling in Montana
