recycling

Recycling in Montana should be easy, not filled with questions about whether you're doing it right.

My growing collection of plastic take-out boxes brings out the biggest gardening geek in me. You can't recycle clam-shell plastic around here anyway so re-use them in the best possible way!

OK, maybe YOU are but many people are tossing things into the bins that absolutely SHOULD NOT go in the mix. We've made a simple visual of what's right and what's wrong. Pass it on!

I saw you. And you saw me. Don't worry ... I don't know who you are so I can't blow your cover. Except here. Hopefully you'll see this and know how foolish and lazy you looked.

Laundry rooms and entry closets around Bozeman have suddenly become fodder for the latest episode of Hoarders due to extreme temperatures and blizzard conditions.

When you're ready to un-deck the halls, remove everything from your Christmas tree but LEAVE IT WHOLE to be recycled at these Bozeman area locations.

Looking for a drop-off bin in your area? Here's a handy little guide.

If you're the perfect Mr. Mom, don't read this. If you're a guy who lives with someone who does the bulk of the house cleaning....READ THIS. It might save your life one day. You're welcome.

Bozeman has greatly improved their recycling programs in the last couple of years. Did you know that you can get curbside pick-up of your recyclables WITHOUT having to sort them? One tote for all of your recycling needs!

Bozeman curbside recycling happens on the same day as your trash pickup.

Doing the right thing could end up rewarding Bozeman in a big way. Bozeman has been selected to participate in the Recycle Rewards Green Choices Recycling Challenge, and the city could be awarded $100,000 in grant money. Details here:

Small towns might make it easier to 'be green' by not having the red tape that seems to always appear in bigger towns when it comes to recycling. (Bozeman's difficulty in recycling glass, anyone?) West Yellowstone demonstrates that it's making Green Moves, as Earth Day approaches. - Michelle