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.
- Random load inspections will be conducted and video surveillance is in place to monitor.
Lewis and Clark County Landfill Site
4075 Deal Lane
Helena, MT 59602
Solid Waste Manager
Phone: 406-457-8521
Fax: 406-457-8523
Hours of Operation:
- Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Construction/Demolition Only - Office Closed)
- Closed on Sunday and designated State holidays.
- Marysville Site - Saturday - Sunday (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
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.
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, 2019- New Year's Day
January 21, 2019- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 18, 2019- President's Day
May 27, 2019- Memorial Day
July 4, 2019- July 4th
September 2, 2019- Labor Day
October 14, 2019- Columbus Day
November 11, 2019- Veteran's Day
November 28, 2019- Thanksgiving Day
December 25, 2019- Christmas Day
Solid Waste Contact Information
Public Works Director:
406-447-8036
Assistant Public Works Director:
406-447-8035
Solid Waste Manager:
406-447-8088
Administrative Assistant:
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
What 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:
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:
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.