When and Where

2026 Event Dates (all Saturdays): April 18; July 18; October 17

Location: In the parking lot of the Foundation Building (3150 MT Hwy 83 N, in downtown Seeley Lake)

Time: 10am - 2pm

Acceptable types of glass

Glass that Recycling Works can accept:

  • All colors of clean, Food Grade glass

  • Glass with labels

Glass that Recycling Works CANNOT accept:

  • Glass with residue - please remove food and lids

  • Other glass - windows, light bulbs, pyrex, etc

How to get reminders

SLCF sends out regular e-news which includes announcements and reminders about glass recycling. Sign up by emailing info@slcfmt.org with a subject line reading: “Sign me up for e-news”

Click here to sign up to receive a text and/or email alert from Recycling Works the week before each event in Seeley Lake.

SLCF will announce dates, and post reminders in the Pathfinder and on our Facebook page as well.

How it works

Bring your glass to one of our 3 drop off dates during the year, and make a suggested contribution of $1 per gallon of glass you bring.

It’s a win-win-win! Keep your glass out of the landfill. Support your local schools. Double your impact. Your dollars are DOUBLED by local nonprofit Charlie’s Helping Hands, up to $2,000 per event. All donations received from glass recycling benefit local schools in Seeley Lake.

Results and Impact

Since 2021 we’ve saved 54,750 pounds of glass from the landfill and raised over $38,300 for Seeley Lake schools.

Latest Results:

  • July 2026: 3,500 pounds of glass recycled and $4,008 donated to SLE and SSHS (including $2000 match from CHH)

  • April 2026: 4,300 pounds of glass recycled and $4,000 donated to SLE and SSHS (including $2000 match from CHH)

Who are the partners involved in this glass recycling program?

  • Recycling Works is a nonprofit recycler in Missoula, MT with the dual mission to serve our community and protect the environment with support for charitable causes - especially public education https://recyclingworksmt.com

  • Charlie’s Helping Hands is a local nonprofit rooted in assisting the children of Seeley Lake and surrounding area with their various needs.

  • The Seeley Lake Community Foundation demonstrates how a rural community foundation can connect people, resources, and organizations to turn a simple idea into a sustainable, locally meaningful solution. And, local schools benefit. It’s a win-win-win!

Local nonprofit Charlie’s Helping Hands is generously doubling every donation (up to $2,000/event) for 2026 glass recycling events