Eastern Montana Industries recently released recycling totals for 2008, noting that 1.36 million pounds of materials were processed through their center during the past year.  Leading the way was over 850,000 pounds of cardboard and nearly 160,000 pounds of newspaper.  Other materials recycled during this past year included glass, clothing, aluminum, plastics, magazines, office paper, and phone books.

EMI notes that since the inception of the community recycling center in 1991 that nearly 19 million pounds of waste material have been diverted from the Miles City Landfill.  These efforts have not only helped extend the life of the landfill, but have also made Miles City one of the “greener” communities in Montana.  Since most of the materials that EMI recycles are not profitable, few other communities can offer such a wide variety of recycling services.

As a non-profit corporation that provides vocational and residential services to adults with disabilities, EMI depends heavily upon local support for its recycling operation.  Revenue generated through the sale of recycled materials fluxuates widely with the world economy, and is used primarily to pay the wages of disabled workers at the center.   Eastern Montana Industries always welcomes donations or other support to help cover other expenses associated with our recycling operation, including equipment repair/replacement and transportation of materials to markets.  If you are interested in providing support, or are simply interested in recycling in Miles City, please give us a call at 234-3740.