Montana
Landfill
Billings landfill
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Billings Regional Landfill.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Open to the public. Residential trash is free at the scale for City of Billings residents (loads under 1,500 lbs or 3 cubic yards) and Yellowstone County residents (under 700 lbs or 1.5 cubic yards), who pay a landfill fee on their tax statement. Show your driver's license at the scale house; new residents bring a utility bill or rental agreement.
Hours
- Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Closed Sunday
- Asbestos and vermiculite by appointment Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| MSW and C&D from City of Billings, per ton | $35.15 |
| City of Billings residential loads 0-1,500 lbs (0-3 cubic yards) | No charge |
| MSW from Montana outside Billings, per ton | $52.73 |
| Montana outside Billings, loads 0-1,500 lbs | $18.23 |
| Out-of-state MSW, per ton | $70.30 |
| Out-of-state loads 0-1,500 lbs | $24.30 |
| Unsecured load fee (City / Montana / out of state) | $45.00 / $67.50 / $90.00 |
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste is accepted with special handling: paint and solvents, automotive chemicals, pesticides and lawn chemicals, fluorescent lamps and bulbs, batteries, cleaning agents and gasoline. Separate it from other materials in sealed, non-leaking containers of 5 gallons or less and follow the gate attendant. Gasoline must be in a sealed, labeled hard container of 5 gallons or less, which is not returned. Not accepted: radioactive materials, commercial hazardous waste, and ammunition, fireworks and explosives (call the Billings Police Bomb Squad, 406-657-8200).
Holiday closures
The landfill page links only a 2024-25 holiday and closure schedule, so call 406-657-8285 before visiting near a holiday.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Fees adopted by the City Council May 26, 2026 (Resolution 26-11339), effective July 1, 2026.
- Loads must be secured; high winds are common, so bag and tie garbage.
- Electronic waste, medical waste and FOG waste need special handling. Asbestos and vermiculite require an online appointment request, a completed Asbestos Disposal form, 6-mil bags sealed with duct tape, and are not accepted in bad weather (Environmental Affairs 406-247-8633).
- Source note: the fee table says Yellowstone County residents have the 700 lb free allowance, while the 1,500 lb free tier applies to City residents.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.