Electronics Recycling
Accepted Items
Please note: this list is not exhaustive, but includes commonly recycled items. If you have questions about an item, contact us at [email protected].
- Personal Devices – cell phones, tablets, iPods, etc.
- Computers and Computer Accessories – keyboards, printers, modems, towers, etc.
- Entertainment Equipment – televisions, radios, speakers, etc.
- Miscellaneous Electronics – fax machines, scanners, etc.
- Televisions and Monitors, including older style Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) units and rear projection screens
Items Not Accepted
Batteries, large appliances, kitchen items (except microwaves), and biohazard items cannot be accepted at this time.
Collection Options
- Collection Service: 406 Recycling provides collection services to businesses and institutions throughout Helena. Call (406) 449 – 6008 to get a free quote for service and schedule a pick up; many pick ups are free depending on the material collected. Household collection can also be scheduled.
- Drop-off: Delivery of electronics for recycling and data destruction is by appointment only due to security and other operational considerations.
- Collection Events: 406 Recycling hosts a community collection event on the last Friday of every month in partnership with and support of the Good Samaritan Thrift Store. 406 Recycling also provides community event collections across the state, partnering with civic organizations and community groups.
- Statewide Shipping: Items can be securely shipped to 406 Recycling’s P.O. Box for data destruction by arrangement. Pallets can be shipped at a rate of $100 per pallet to 406 Recycling from most Montana cities. Call for details.
Fees
Fees may apply. Most items are accepted for free. Exceptions include CRT televisions and monitors ($1/inch diagonal <31″, $50/item >31″), LCD screens larger than 31″ ($15/per), large rear-projection televisions ($1/inch diagonal), items including batteries ($1/item), and data items requiring data destruction receipts (prices vary based on medium and volume). Contact us at [email protected] to learn more. Volume discounts apply for data destruction services.
Electronics Recycling FAQ
Can I drop off my electronics at your local facility?
Deliveries to our local processing facility are by appointment only. If you are a community member interested in recycling your electronics, learn about upcoming local collection events or join our email list to learn about upcoming public events!
Where do you send the items?
We are committed to environmental stewardship and ship material only to R2/RIOS or E-Steward facilities. By shipping to R2/RIOS and E-Steward facilities, we are able to ensure high environmental stewardship standards are met through the entire end-of-life recycling process.
Why should I recycle my electronics?
Electronics are one of the fastest-growing segments of waste in municipal landfills in the United States. Recycling your electronics saves energy, reduces pollution and greenhouse gases, and saves resources by extracting fewer raw materials. Recycling with 406 Recycling also ensures any data on outdated or unwanted electronic devices is responsibly destroyed.
How can I recycle other items like cans and bottles in the Helena area?
City of Helena
Visit the City of Helena website for recycling services. Renters living in a household, duplex, triplex, four-plex, and some other units served by City of Helena sanitation services are eligible for a “renter’s permit” to use recycling facilities at the City of Helena Transfer Station which includes recycling for glass (container glass only) and plastic (type #1 & #2; no lids) in addition to the corrugated cardboard, metal cans, and mixed paper (office/newsprint/magazine) accepted at sites throughout Helena.
Helena Recycling
Helena Recycling provides curbside and business recycling collection for most common recyclables including glass, type #1 & #2 plastic, cardboard, metal cans, and paper (office/newsprint/magazine).
Other Recycling:
Clothing and other usable items: thrift stores, such as the Good Samaritan, collect items for resale and reuse while also supporting those in need.
Building supplies: The Helena Area Habitat for Humanity’s Restore accepts “gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances.”
