Residential
Bitterroot Disposal offers residential garbage service throughout Ravalli County, Montana. Our automated side load trucks can be scheduled to collect trash on a weekly or monthly basis.
CONTACT US BITTERROOT DISPOSAL APP HOLIDAY SCHEDULEResidential Garbage Containers
Click links below to view Customer Responsibility Letter
Cart Placement for Automated Service
Please place your container at the pickup location the night before your scheduled pickup day. Carts MUST be returned to your property after service on the same day as your scheduled collection. Carts cannot sit at the side of the road full time as it can create a hazard for motorists, encourages illegal dumping, and may interfere with Ravalli County road maintenance operations like plowing and road grading.
Place container with handles facing away from the street. Containers damaged through normal use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
Please bag ALL garbage. This is important as it...
- Helps to reduce odors that attract insects and wildlife
- Reduces litter
- Minimizes likelihood of injury to waste collectors
- Keeps trash carts clean
Weekly - 95 gallon cart - Green with green lid
Monthly - 95 gallon cart – Green with black lid
Residential Collection Schedule Look Up & App
Bitterroot Disposal now offers two easy-to-use tools for residents and an App to download>
My Schedule - enter your address to view your normal and holiday pickup schedule.
Waste Wizard - search for any item to check if you can place it out for curbside collection.
Bitterroot Disposal App - With the app you can view you pickup schedule, set up reminders, pay your bill and use to Waste Wizard to look up items for proper disposal. Download Google Play | Apple Store
Residential Waste Materials
Please review the acceptable and unacceptable materials listed below. For safety, environmental and legal reasons, not all waste materials are allowed in Bitterroot Disposal containers or trucks.
Acceptable Residential Waste
- Bagged normal household trash
- Small pet waste, double bagged
Unacceptable Residential Waste
- Ammunition
- Antifreeze
- Ashes, hot or cold
- Dead animals
- Flammable or combustible liquids
- Gasoline
- Hazardous materials
- Motor oil
- Paint, wet
- Un-bagged trash
- Vehicle fluids
Additional Residential Services
- Special Bulky Pickup – For items like large appliances, furniture, etc. Please contact the office to schedule this service - additional charges apply.
State law requires all refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioning units be accompanied by a written certification from a licensed contractor confirming that Freon has been properly drained prior to collection. - Driveway/Yard Service: Collection of your cart(s) at a location other than curbside, such as a private driveway. Service location must be pre-approved for safety, and additional fees may apply.
- Vacation Service: Suspend collection while on extended vacation. Offered per calendar month and must be scheduled in advance. Please contact us for more information about this service.
Residential Billing
Residential customers are billed quarterly based on four pickups each month for weekly service. Payment is due on or before the 25th day of the first month in your billed quarter.
Bitterroot Disposal makes it easy to pay your bill online, by phone or by phone. We accept checks, cash, money orders, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Visit the Bill Pay page to learn more.
| Quarter | Months Covered | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jan, Feb, Mar | Jan 25 |
| 2nd | Apr, May, Jun | Apr 25 |
| 3rd | Jul, Aug, Sep | Jul 25 |
| 4th | Oct, Nov, Dec | Oct 27 |