Montana
Landfill
Helena landfill
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Lewis and Clark County Landfill.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Landfill account holders only. Fill out a Landfill Account Application to receive a scale code, which is needed to weigh in and out. City of Helena, Scratch Gravel and Marysville solid waste permits are not accepted here. General household waste, Freon units and whole tires are prohibited and must go to the City of Helena Transfer Station.
Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- May close during high winds, excessive moisture or emergencies without notice
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 |
|---|---|
| Class IV construction and demolition waste | $25.00 per ton |
| Class IV waste from outside the jurisdiction | $50.00 per ton |
| Compostable material (chipped or grass) | $10.00 per ton |
| Dead animals (call to schedule) | $25.00 per animal plus $22.00 per ton |
| Asbestos (call first) | $60.00 per ton or $30 half-ton minimum |
| Asbestos from outside the jurisdiction | $120.00 per ton |
| Mobile/manufactured housing | $250.00 plus the Class IV tipping fee |
| Travel trailers and boats | $150.00 plus the Class IV tipping fee |
| Finished compost (purchase, when available) | $60.00 per ton or $30.00 half-ton minimum |
| Chips/mulch (purchase) | $24.00 per ton |
| Dumping unauthorized material | $75.00 fine plus $50.00 per ton, and/or account closure |
Hazardous waste
Household waste, including household hazardous waste, is not accepted at this landfill. Use the City of Helena Transfer Station, 1975 N. Benton Ave. (406-447-8082).
Holiday closures
The county links a Landfill Holiday Closures list, which was not fetched. Call 406-457-8521 before visiting on a holiday.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- The landfill is run by the City of Helena Solid Waste Division under a 2015 interlocal agreement and is licensed as a Major Class II landfill (Montana DEQ license #360).
- Loads must be covered or secured. Covered load violations: warning, then a $50.00 fee, then closure of all accounts.
- Mobile homes, trailers and boats are accepted as construction and demolition waste only with no household waste, Freon units or vehicle fluids; call before hauling.
- Payments: card by phone at 406-457-8521 (fees apply), or check or cash at the landfill office or County Public Works, 3402 Cooney Dr. Operators: 406-457-8522.
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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.