The City of Helena is responsible for providing administrative oversight of the Scratch Gravel and Marysville permitting process and administrative oversight and general management of the Lewis and Clark County Landfill, Marysville Transfer Site, and Augusta Transfer Site operations.
Random load inspections will be conducted and video surveillance is in place to monitor.
For more information visit:
City of Helena Solid Waste
Solid Waste Holiday Closures
Location: 4075 Deal Ln, Helena MT
Landfill users must set up a landfill account to have access - Scratch Gravel and Marysville permits are not accepted.
To open an account, please fill out and return a Landfill Account Application(PDF, 51KB)
Account holders are allowed to dispose of construction/demolition material, chipped/grass material, dead animals and asbestos material (detailed information "What the Landfill Accepts") - household food waste, tires, liquids, and Freon are restricted materials at the landfill and need to be disposed of at the City of Helena Transfer Station.
Accounts Receivable Policy:
The Lewis & Clark County Landfill has implemented the accounts receivable policy outlined below:
- 0 to 30 days: Customer will be mailed 1st billing statement. Payment is due upon receipt of statement.
- 30 to 60 days: Customer will be mailed 2nd billing statement notifying them of the new accounts receivable and collections policy.
- 60 to 90 days: Customer will be mailed 3rd billing statement with a copy of the accounts receivable and collections policy. All landfill accounts: construction and demolition, compost and special waste associated with the customer will be deactivated for use and a $25.00 reactivation fee will be applied to the account with the past due amount.
- 90 days and over: If payment is not received within 90 days, the Lewis & Clark County Landfill may take one or more of the following actions, based upon the discretion of the Assistant Public Works Director as finance officer for the Public Works Department:
A security deposit of $125 will be required to reactivate landfill accounts 90 days past the initial payment due date. Security deposits will be refunded if account is closed and remaining balances are paid in full.
Accounts with balances over $750 and six months past the initial payment due date may be turned over the the Lewis & Clark County Attorney's office for collections purposes.
Accounts with balances under $750 and six months past the initial payment due date will be maintained by the Lewis & Clark County Landfill and may be turned over to the State of Montana or another entity for collections purposes.
Payment can be made over the phone using a debit or credit card by calling 406-457-8521, Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:30. Fees will apply.
The link below will have the application, instructions on how to use the landfill and a list of the acceptable construction and demolition Class IV-wastes.
Please call 406-457-8521 or 406-457-8522 for more information.
How to open a Landfill Account
To open an account, please fill out and return a Landfill Account Application(PDF, 51KB)
Accounts Receivable Policy:
The Lewis & Clark County Landfill has implemented the accounts receivable policy outlined below:
- 0 to 30 days: Customer will be mailed 1st billing statement. Payment is due upon receipt of statement.
- 30 to 60 days: Customer will be mailed 2nd billing statement notifying them of the new accounts receivable and collections policy.
- 60 to 90 days: Customer will be mailed 3rd billing statement with a copy of the accounts receivable and collections policy. All landfill accounts: construction and demolition, compost and special waste associated with the customer will be deactivated for use and a $25.00 reactivation fee will be applied to the account with the past due amount.
- 90 days and over: If payment is not received within 90 days, the Lewis & Clark County Landfill may take one or more of the following actions, based upon the discretion of the Assistant Public Works Director as finance officer for the Public Works Department:
A security deposit of $125 will be required to reactivate landfill accounts 90 days past the initial payment due date. Security deposits will be refunded if account is closed and remaining balances are paid in full.
Accounts with balances over $750 and six months past the initial payment due date may be turned over the the Lewis & Clark County Attorney's office for collections purposes.
Accounts with balances under $750 and six months past the initial payment due date will be maintained by the Lewis & Clark County Landfill and may be turned over to the State of Montana or another entity for collections purposes.
Payment can be made over the phone using a debit or credit card by calling 406-457-8521, Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:30. Fees will apply.
The link below will have the application, instructions on how to use the landfill and a list of the acceptable construction and demolition Class IV-wastes.
Please call 406-457-8521 or 406-457-8522 for more information.
Landfill Hours of Operation
Regular Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00pm
Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Holiday Closures
*The landfill will close unexpectedly due to adverse weather conditions. Please call the landfill to verify if they are open. Alternate haul option: You can take your load to the City of Helena Transfer Station located at 1975 N Benton Ave., and either pay at the scale or use your Scratch Gravel/Marysville solid waste permit. Please call the Scale at 447-8082 for information regarding their fees. City of Helena Transfer Station hours of operation: Monday-Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
What the Landfill accepts:
Please call Landfill at 406-457-8521 for questions, inquires and/or account details
* If found dumping unauthorized material (household waste, liquids, tires, Freon, etc.) the account will be fined $75.00 and $50.00/ton for the load
- Class IV (Construction & Demolition Waste) - $21.00 per ton
- Dead Animals - $25.00 per animal - call to schedule disposal time
- Compostable Material (chipped or grass material) - $10.00 per ton
- Asbestos material - $60.00 per ton or $30 1/2 ton minimum - call for details on requirements before hauling
- Mobile/Manufactured Housing/Trailers/Boats - are accepted as Construction & Demolition - call for required information prior to hauling in the unit
- Mobile/Manufactured Housing - $250.00 plus tipping fee
- Travel Trailers and Boats - $150.00 plus tipping fee
Special Material for Purchase:
- Finished compost - available for purchase upon availability - $60.00 per ton or $30.00 1/2 ton minimum - call for details prior to arriving at the landfill
- Bentonite Clay - $7.00 per ton - call for details prior to arriving at the landfill
Covered Load Violation Fee
Covered Load Violation Fee - Loads will be monitored through video surveillance at scale.
- 1st Offense: Warning
- 2nd Offense: $50.00 fee attached to landfill account
- 3rd Offense: Closure of all accounts associated with Landfill
Scratch Gravel and Marysville District Permit is accepted ONLY at the City of Helena Transfer Station - 1975 N. Benton
Questions on Scratch Gravel and Marysville District Permits or for replacements please call the City of Helena at 406-447-8086 or 406-447-8084
The current Scratch Gravel permit is Pink and is effective for 2 years - July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024.
A new permit will be sent out on or before July 1, 2024 when the current is due to expire.
Scratch Gravel permits (property owners only) are allotted 1.5 tons (3,000 lbs) per the annual solid waste assessment.
- As waste is hauled into the City of Helena Transfer Station that weight is applied to the remaining tonnage on the permit.
- Once 1.5 tons has been exceeded customer will be required to pay as they throw until the permit is reloaded, which is on July 1st each year.
- Lost permits can be replaced by calling the City of Helena Transfer Station office at 406-447-8086 or 406-447-8084.
- Available Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- For remaining tonnage balance on your permit please call the City of Helena Transfer Station office at 406-447-8086.
- Available Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Scratch Gravel Solid Waste District/Marysville Sub-District Boundaries
Scratch Gravel Solid Waste District includes residents living in the greater Helena Valley, Canyon Creek and Marysville. Residents pay an annual assessment on their tax bill for disposal of their solid waste. The annual assessment does not include any collection service. Residents must self-haul their waste to the City of Helena Transfer Station at 1975 N. Benton Avenue, Helena, MT. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. 7 days a week; closed on major holidays.
Canyon Creek and Marysville residents may self-haul their waste to the solid waste container site on the Marysville Road or to the City of Helena Transfer Station. To get a solid waste permit you must go to the City of Helena Transfer Station Administration Office Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also call 406-447-8086 for more information.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the City of Helena Transfer Station at 406-447-8086.
Marysville Transfer Site only available for Marysville District residents
- Marysville residents are allowed to dispose of household waste, small loads of construction/demolition material, and scrap metal.
- Marysville residents also have the option to dispose of waste at the City of Helena Transfer Station located at 1975 N. Benton Avenue. City of Helena Transfer Station hours of operation: Monday-Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- For permit questions please contact the City of Helena Transfer Station (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) at 406-447-8086
Location: 6305 Little Falcon Dr.
Solid Waste Manager: Fax: 406-457-8523
Marysville Transfer Site Hours of Operation:
Regular Hours of Operation*: Saturday - Sunday (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Holiday Closures
Links
Location of Collection Site: 952 Sun Canyon Road
Site Supervisor: 406-562-3854
Hours of Operation:
- Monday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Wednesday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Saturday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Holiday Closures
Augusta Solid Waste Management District Board
Augusta Solid Waste Site Permit System
What is the permit system?
On November 10, 2022, the Augusta Solid Waste Board adopted a new permit system for users of the Augusta Solid Waste Transfer Site. Beginning January 1, 2023, August Solid Waste Transfer Site users will be required to show a permit to the attendant before using the site.
Non-permit holders may pay-as-you-use for $15.00 per cubic yard to dispose of waste, recycling, grass, branches, and scrap metal materials.
The permit system will support site operating costs by capturing revenue from customers using the site who are not paying into the Augusta Solid Waste System.
Who will receive a permit?
All Augusta Solid Waste District property owners paying the Augusta Solid Waste assessment will receive a numbered permit associated with their property. The permits are designed to be hung from a rear-view mirror or stored in a vehicle compartment and will be valid for 2.5 years (January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025). Owners paying the solid waste assessment on more than one property will receive a permit for each site.
Renters should work with the property owner for permit use or they can use the site as an out-of-district resident.
Out-of-district residents have the option to purchase a permit or pay-as-you-use the site for $15.00 per cubic yard. The permit price will be prorated based on purchase date and will be valid through June 30, 2025.
To purchase a permit, please contact Misty Edwards at 406-447-8313. Permits are not available for purchase at the transfer site.
Recycling at Collection Site
**Attention: Plastic recycling collection has been suspended
White goods & Scrap Metal
Recycling bins at the Collection Site: Aluminum & Tin cans, Newspaper & Office Paper, Rechargeable Batteries (collection box located in office), and #1 and #2 plastic bottles
Compost: Wood chips, grass clippings and leaves.
The Augusta Solid Waste District was created in August of 1997. Board meetings are held quarterly at the Augusta Senior Center, the second Friday in January, April, July, and October. The public is welcome.
The Augusta Solid Waste Board Assessment Policy is based on the average waste generated by Augusta residents of 1.5 tons per household. This is the Equivalent Unit (EU), charged at $130.00 per year. All other assessments are based on multiples of the EU.
Transfer Site Rules & Regulations
- Keep children and pets in your vehicle - Their safety is your responsibility.
- Burn Pile - Only untreated wood and limbs. Do not put painted boards, grass clippings, dry wall, plywood or other non-wood waste in the burn pile.
- White goods/Metal Pile - Only certified freon free refrigerators, air conditioners, dryers, washers and metal objects. Gate attendant will collect freon free certificate.
- Keep your waste in your vehicle, not on the roads. Please COVER YOUR GARBAGE before coming to the site.
- No dumping: Hazardous waste, CFC (Freon), Automotive Batteries, Paints, Solvents, etc.
Location of Container Site: 6605 Montana Highway 200 E; 6 miles east of Lincoln
Hours of Operation: Saturday, Sunday, Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Holiday Closures
Recycling Information
Recycling at Container Site: Cardboard (please break down boxes), white goods and scrap metal. Refrigerators must have proof of freon removal.
Recycling Bins in Senior Center Parking Lot: Aluminum and tin cans, news and office paper.
Solid Waste Forms and Information
Permit Request Form(PDF, 22KB)
Combined Account Policy(PDF, 10KB)
Combining Request Form(PDF, 34KB)
Contact
Lincoln Solid Waste District Manager:
406-447-8313
Lincoln Site Attendant:
406-362-4513
Lincoln Solid Waste District Board
The Lewis and Clark County Landfill accepts construction & demolition Class IV waste, compost and other acceptable special waste loads on a per ton charge basis. You must first set up an account with the landfill.
The landfill will close unexpectedly due to adverse weather conditions. Please call the landfill to verify if they are open. Alternate haul option: You can take your C&D waste to the City of Helena Transfer Station at 1975 N Benton Ave., and either pay at the scale or use your solid waste permit. Please call the Scale at 447-8082 for information regarding their fees.
Accounts Receivable Policy:
The Lewis & Clark County Landfill has implemented a new accounts receivable policy outlined below:
0 to 30 days: Customer will be mailed 1st billing statement. Payment is due upon receipt of statement.
30 to 60 days: Customer will be mailed 2nd billing statement notifying them of the new accounts receivable and collections policy.
60 to 90 days: Customer will be mailed 3rd billing statement with a copy of the accounts receivable and collections policy. All landfill accounts: construction and demolition, compost and special waste associated with the customer will be deactivated for use and a $25.00 reactivation fee will be applied to the account with the past due amount.
90 days and over: If payment is not received within 90 days, the Lewis & Clark County Landfill may take one or more of the following actions, based upon the discretion of the Assistant Public Works Director as finance officer for the Public Works Department:
- A security deposit of $125 will be required to reactivate landfill accounts 90 days past the initial payment due date. Security deposits will be refunded if account is closed, and remaining balances are paid in full.
- Accounts with balances over $750 and six months past the initial payment due date may be turned over the Lewis & Clark County Attorney's office for collections purposes.
- Accounts with balances under $750 and six months past the initial payment due date will be maintained by the Lewis & Clark County Landfill and may be turned over to the State of Montana or another entity for collections purposes.
Payment can be made over the phone using a debit or credit card by calling 406-457-8521, Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:00. Fees will apply.
The link below will have the application, instructions on how to use the landfill and a list of the acceptable construction and demolition Class IV-wastes.
Please call 457-8521 or 457-8522 for more information.
Landfill Account Application(PDF, 51KB)