Solid Waste

Lewis & Clark County Landfill requires a completed landfill account application to dispose of construction/demolition debris and grass or chipped material.  A copy of the account holder's driver's license/business license is required prior to being issued an account number and scale code.    

Before submitting a landfill account application, please review the list below, to ensure the landfill meets your disposal needs:  

Acceptable/Prohibited Material: Review the acceptable materials list in What the Landfill accepts. General household waste, Freon units, and whole tires are prohibited and must be taken to the City of Helena Transfer Station-1975 N. Benton Ave., Monday-Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.,406-447-8082. Fees may apply.  

• Random load inspections will be conducted.  Video surveillance cameras are monitored regularly throughout the facility and the Construction/Demolition cell.   

• If found dumping unauthorized material (household waste, Freon units, whole tires, etc.) the account will be fined $75.00 and $50.00/ton for the load and/or landfill account will be permanently closed.   

Solid Waste Permits are not accepted: Solid Waste permits issued to City of Helena, Scratch Gravel and Marysville District residents are not accepted at the landfill. A landfill scale code, provided after the application process is complete, is required in order to weigh in and out of the facility. 

• Dumping, without weighing in or out, is considered theft of services.  The vehicle and license plate information will be turned over to law enforcement. 

Account holder responsibilities:

• Pay landfill statements within 30 days of issuance - refer to accounts receivable information below for details. 

• Account holders are responsible for material/debris dumped on their account.  Inform staff or others, hauling in on your account, of unacceptable or prohibited items. 

• Keep roadways clean from debris and litter. Cover or secure your load.  Refer to Covered Load Violation Fee. 

• Follow posted speed limits and be mindful of landfill equipment operating in the area. 

• Be courteous and respectful to landfill staff and other customers.  

To apply for a landfill account

Fill out and return a Landfill Account Application.  Applications can be submitted to E-mail, hand delivered to the landfill office located at 4075 Deal Ln., Helena MT or mailed to 3402 Cooney Dr., Helena MT 59602.   

Accounts Receivable Policy 

Payment can be made over the phone, using a debit or credit card, by calling the landfill at 406-457-8521, Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fees will apply. Check or cash payments are accepted at the landfill office – 4075 Deal Ln. or County Public Works – 3402 Cooney Dr. 

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 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. 

Questions, inquiries, account information, please call the landfill at 406-457-8521. 

**If found dumping unauthorized material (household waste, Freon units, whole tires, etc.) the account will be fined $75.00 and $50.00/ton for the load and/or landfill account will be permanently closed**   

• 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: accepted as Construction & Demolition.  No household waste, Freon units, vehicle fluids etc. - call for required information prior to hauling in the unit 

• 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.    

• Chips/Mulch: $24.00 per ton - call for details prior to arriving at the landfill. 

• Bentonite Clay: $7.00 per ton - call for details prior to arriving at the landfill.   

• 1st Offense: Warning 

• 2nd Offense: $50.00 fee attached to landfill account 

• 3rd Offense: Closure of all accounts associated with Landfill 

• As waste is hauled into the City of Helena Transfer Station the 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 on July 1st of each year. 

• As waste is hauled into the City of Helena Transfer Station or the Marysville Transfer Site the weight is applied to the remaining tonnage on the permit. 

• Once 1.5 tons has been exceeded residents, using the City of Helena Transfer Station, will be required to pay as they throw until the permit is reloaded July 1st of each year.