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Next Trash Dash September 17-23, 2026
The object of the Trash Dash?
Collect as much trash and recyclables as you can in honor of World/National Clean Up Week! Pick one day or do it the whole week. Go by foot, horseback, bike or motorized vehicle- pick up as much trash and recyclables as you can to compete for cash!
What is recyclable?
Check the “Where to Recycle in Montana” section of the Recycle Montana (non-profit) website at recyclemontana.org. It will give you locations of where to recycle in your area and what the recyclers take.
Are there fees and entry deadline?
No fees. Enter ASAP by our online form. Enter the Trash Dash as individuals or in teams; no limit to team size! Trash Dash is open to every Montanan!
NOTE: If you are a recycling or waste management organization/business, only weights from trash and recyclables picked up outside of regular collection by volunteers will be accepted.
What do I get for entering?
The team gets a chance at winning cash prizes, bragging rights and recognition in your local paper and on Recycle Montana’s FB page and on the website, and the satisfaction of making your part of Montana a cleaner place!
Are there safety procedures?
Wear PPE where needed and rubber reusable gloves. Contact us if you need PPE. Do not pick up needles or syringes. If you find something hazardous, leave it and call 911 immediately!
Then what happens?
It’s an honor system- take pictures of yourself and/or team collecting trash and recyclables. Weigh your trash and recyclables separately and send us the results on Facebook or by email recycle406@gmail.com! Use a bathroom scale, livestock scale, drive on scale; whatever is easy! We will award Cash to Winners and Placers in each category of:
- *The heaviest weight of recyclables collected (not including aluminum)
- *The heaviest weight of aluminum
- *The heaviest weight of trash collected
- *Most unusual recyclable