Billings, MT trash pickup schedule
Billings trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | The city collects City of Billings Public Works, Solid Waste Division; fully automated collection, alley or street access depending on location1 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly, yard waste weekly in season (not available in all areas)2 |
| Set out | black bin out by 7 a.m., 4 ft from obstacles, lid opening toward the middle of the alley/street7 |
| Your pickup day | Zone map: experience.arcgis.com8 |
| Holiday | Election Day, Tue, Nov 3, 2026: No change. Landfill open; city offices closed9 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Billings holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Collection continues on the days before and after holidays; when a holiday delays service, only the holiday and the following days of that same calendar week shift; the delay does not carry into the next week (e.g. Thanksgiving: Thursday routes on Friday, Friday routes on Saturday). The 2026 calendar marks the holidays with a 1-day delay.2 |
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| Official notice | billingsmtpublicworks.gov |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Landfill & City Offices Closed9 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | No change | Landfill open; city offices closed9 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No change | Landfill open; city offices closed9 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Landfill & City Offices Closed9 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Changes; see details | Saturday holiday marked with a delay star; landfill closed 7/4, city offices closed 7/39 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | Landfill & City Offices Closed9 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No change | Landfill and city offices open9 |
| Election Day | Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No change | Landfill open; city offices closed9 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No change | Landfill open; city offices closed9 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday garbage & yard waste delayed to Friday 11/27 (city news Oct 29, 2026); Friday routes collected Saturday (Residential Service page example); landfill & city offices closed 11/26, offices also closed 11/279 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Changes; see details | Calendar says only 'Landfill & City Offices Closed' and shows no 1-day-delay star for Dec 25; collection effect not stated - recheck with city9 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Billings
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online2 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call Solid Waste at (406) 657-8285 to schedule a special pickup; small extras (under 75 lb, up to 3 kitchen bags or 32-gal size) are call-in at 406-657-8315 option 32 |
| Limits | call-in extra items must be under 75 lb2 |
| Fees | Special pickup due to size or quantity: $63 (1-5 items), $126 (6-10), $189 (>10); refrigerator/freezer/AC $92 per pickup; call-in extras $5.80 per item (rates effective July 1, 2026)6 |
| Not accepted | Not published by the city (official page) |
Recycling in Billings
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Type | none5 |
| Glass | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Plastics | Not published by the city (official page) |
Accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Not accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Programs
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes3 |
|---|---|
| Season | first full week of April to last full week of November (2026: April 6 - November 27)312 |
| How often | weekly in season (not available in all areas)2 |
| Rules | Green 96-gal bin (free, on request at 406-657-8285), out by 7 a.m., 4 ft from obstacles; yard waste must not be bagged; branches in bin 3 ft or under; no dirt, sod, rocks, animal droppings, plastic bags. Large branches (not yard waste): pieces max 4 ft long and 6 in. diameter, tied in bundles max 75 lb and 2 ft diameter; call 406-657-8315 option 3 to schedule.37 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Dec 26 through late January: drop off at advertised sites around Billings (chipped for mulch); 2026-27 sites not yet published4 |
| Leaf collection | 2026: 8 leaf container sites open Fri Oct 16 - Fri Dec 4, 2026 (Castle Rock Park, Clevenger Park, Dehler Park, Pioneer Park, Veterans Park, Amend Park (east side across from Newman School), Mayflower Congregational Church, Poly Vista Park); bag and securely tie leaves; leaves only; keep leaves off streets; leaf burning prohibited in city limits313 |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Billings Regional Landfill
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 5240 Jellison Road, Billings, MT 59101 · Map10 |
| Hours | Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, closed Sundays and select holidays10 |
| Fees | no scale-house charge for residential MSW from City residents under 1,500 lb (County residents under 700 lb); special fees for tires, appliances with Freon, etc.10 |
| Who can use it | driver's license scanned at scale house to confirm city/county residence10 |
Billings Regional Landfill (residential HHW)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 5240 Jellison Road, Billings, MT 59101 · Map11 |
| Hours | Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM11 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | billings.maps.arcgis.com1 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 406-657-8285 (Solid Waste); account changes 406-657-8315 option 31 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | billingsmtpublicworks.gov |
Billings trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Billings?
Trash is collected weekly. Billings does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (experience.arcgis.com).
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Billings?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday garbage & yard waste delayed to Friday 11/27 (city news Oct 29, 2026); Friday routes collected Saturday (Residential Service page example); landfill & city offices closed 11/26, offices also closed 11/27
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Billings?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Changes; see details: Calendar says only 'Landfill & City Offices Closed' and shows no 1-day-delay star for Dec 25; collection effect not stated - recheck with city
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Billings?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Landfill & City Offices Closed
How do I get rid of bulky items in Billings?
On-call pickup: call or book online. Call Solid Waste at (406) 657-8285 to schedule a special pickup; small extras (under 75 lb, up to 3 kitchen bags or 32-gal size) are call-in at 406-657-8315 option 3 Fees: Special pickup due to size or quantity: $63 (1-5 items), $126 (6-10), $189 (>10); refrigerator/freezer/AC $92 per pickup; call-in extras $5.80 per item (rates effective July 1, 2026).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Billings?
Use the city’s online form (billings.maps.arcgis.com) or call 406-657-8285 (Solid Waste); account changes 406-657-8315 option 3.
Sources
- 1 Garbage CollectionCity · billingsmtpublicworks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Residential ServiceCity · billingsmtpublicworks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Yard WasteCity · billingsmtpublicworks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Recycling ResourcesCity · billingsmtpublicworks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 9/24/2026 Garbage Service UpdatesCity · billingsmtpublicworks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Residential & Commercial RatesCity · billingsmtpublicworks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Why Was My Bin Tagged?City · billingsmtpublicworks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 FAQ - Public Services (Garbage/Yard Waste Service, Landfill Hours)City · billingsmtpublicworks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 2026 Residential Service Calendar (image; transcribed)City · billingsmtpublicworks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Billings Regional LandfillCity · billingsmtpublicworks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Billings Regional Landfill Acceptable Waste (PDF)City · billingsmtpublicworks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 November Service Calendar (News Flash, posted Oct 29, 2026)City · billingsmtpublicworks.gov · checked November 1, 2026
- 13 2026 Leaf Collection Container Sites Available 10/16-12/04 (News Flash, posted Oct 19, 2026)City · billingsmtpublicworks.gov · checked November 1, 2026
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