How To Open A Landfill Account
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 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 457-8521 or 457-8522 for more information.
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
Scratch Gravel Permit:
406-447-8086