Solid Waste Division
The City of Helena Solid Waste Division is responsible for the management of the Lewis and Clark County Landfill, the Marysville Container Site, the closed Scratch Gravel Landfill, and represents the Department of Health on the Lincoln and Augusta Solid Waste Boards.
- The Lewis and Clark County Landfill is located at 4075 Deal Lane, Helena, MT.
- Random load inspections will be conducted and video surveillance is in place to monitor.
The Landfill accepts:
Class IV (Construction & Demolition Waste) - $23.00 per ton
- If found dumping unauthorized material (household waste, liquids, tires etc.) the account will be fined $75.00 and $50.00/ton for the load.
Dead Animals - $25.00 per animal- please call ahead to schedule disposal time.
Please call 457-8521 for acceptance and account details.
As of July 11, 2017:
- Covered Load Violation Fee: Loads will be monitored through video surveillance at scale
- Lewis & Clark County Landfill covered load violation fee procedure:
- 1st Offense: Warning
- 2nd Offense: $50.00 fee attached to landfill account
- 3rd Offense: Closure of all accounts associated with Landfill
- Lewis & Clark County Landfill covered load violation fee procedure:
Hours of Operation:
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
- 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday (Construction/Demolition Only - Office Closed)
- Closed on Sunday and designated State holidays.
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.
The landfill primarily receives solid waste from the City of Helena Transfer Station.
- To see how to open a Landfill Account
- Mobile Homes and Trailers are accepted as Construction & Demolition. Please call Landfill at 406-457-8521 for more information.
- 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 4:30 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.
- The Marysville Container Site is located on the Marysville Road.
- Hours of Operation:
- 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Only
- Monday through Friday – CLOSED
- Hours of Operation:
Contact Information:
Public Works Director:
Eric Griffin
406-447-8036
Assistant Public Works Director:
Audra Zacherl
406-447-8035
Solid Waste Manager:
Pete Anderson406-447-8088
Administrative Assistant:
Jacki Pierson
406-457-8521
406-457-8522
E-mail
The City of Helena Transfer Station
located at 1975 N. Benton, is operated by the City of Helena Solid Waste Division. For information on Transfer Station policy and procedures, closure updates and special event notices please visit https://www.helenamt.gov/pw/solid-waste/transfer-station.html
Solid Waste Holiday Hours and Closures
The City of Helena Transfer Station and the Lewis and Clark County Landfill will be closed the following days:
January 1, 2018- New Year's Day
January 15, 2018- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 19, 2018- President's Day
May 28, 2018- Memorial Day
July 4, 2018- July 4th
September 3, 2018- Labor Day
October 8, 2018- Columbus Day
November 6, 2018- General Election Day
November 12, 2018- Veteran's Day
November 22, 2018- Thanksgiving Day
December 25, 2018- Christmas Day
Public Service Announcement
ATTENTION ALL SCRATCHGRAVEL AND MARYSVILLE SOLID WASTE PERMIT HOLDERS
Effective July 1, 2016 the City of Helena will be taking over the Scratchgravel and Marysville permitting. The new 2 year solid waste permits which are in effect from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018 will be mailed the last week of June and will be available for use at the City of Helena Transfer Station on July 1, 2016.
If you do not receive your permit by July 15, 2016 please contact the City of Helena Transfer Station Administrative office at (406) 447-8086. Beginning July 1, 2016 if you lose or need a replacement permit please come to the Transfer Station Administrative office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please note any permit replacements, issuance or questions will be handled at the Transfer Station beginning July 1, 2016.
For those customers whose permits are returned by the postal service please contact the Transfer Station to pick up your permit.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PICKING UP PERMITS: Please call 447-8086 or 447-8084 prior to going to the Transfer Station Administrative Office for permit requests. The Administrative Staff makes every effort to be available Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm to issue/re-issue permits. There are times that we cannot cover the office the entire 8 hours. We would highly encourage you to call prior to coming in to make sure someone is going to be available to help you with your request. Thank you for your cooperation.
Scratch Gravel Solid Waste District/Marysville Sub-District Boundaries
You can click on the link below to view the boundary map for the Scratch Gravel Solid Waste District and the Marysville Solid Waste Sub-District:
The link below will show Lewis & Clark County and where the 2 districts are in relation to the county:
If you have any questions please feel free to call Public Works Administration at 406-447-8037.