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Solid Waste-Landfill

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1. What are the landfill hours?

The landfill is open 8:00 am - 5:30 pm seven days a week, except during the winter months of December, January and February when we are closed on Sunday.

2. How do I get to the landfill?

The landfill is located at 5240 Jellison Rd. The easiest route is to go south on South Billings Blvd, cross the Yellowstone River, then turn west (right) on Jellison Rd. The entrance is about a .5 mile from South Billings Blvd on the left hand side of the road.

3. Who can use the landfill?

Residents of Carbon, Stillwater, Musselshell, Treasure, Yellowstone counties and the City of Pryor can all use the landfill.

4. What can I bring to the landfill?

You can bring household trash, yard waste, construction and demolition material, oil and antifreeze. We do not accept hazardous waste or liquids at the landfill. For further information please call the office at (406) 657-8260.

5. Does it cost to use the landfill?

There is no charge for City of Billings and Yellowstone County residents for household trash and yard waste. The tonnage fee at the landfill is $12.50 per ton. Special charges may apply for refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, tires and other unusual items.

6. Where can I take used motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, computers and other hazardous waste?

You can take motor oil and antifreeze to either 4848 Midland Rd during regular business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday or to the landfill during normal landfill hours. We accept car, boat and motor home batteries at the landfill during normal landfill hours. Computers can be disposed of at the landfill or for City of Billings residents they can put them in their trash. If you would like to recycle your computer or any other electronics you can take them to Tatooine Electronic Systems

7. When is your hazardous waste day?

Our household hazardous waste day is always the Saturday after Memorial Day. It is located at 4848 Midland Rd from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. It is open to all residents in the counties that use the landfill. The business event is the Friday after Memorial Day and appointments are necessary. For more information call (406) 247-8633.

8. How do I deal with asbestos and can I bring it to the landfill?

Asbestos has to be specially prepared and is only taken at certain times. Contact the Environmental Compliance Coordinator at (406) 247-8633 for disposal requirements.

9. Do you take refrigerators at the landfill?

We take refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners for $20-$24 a unit to remove the Freon.

10. Can I set up an account at the landfill?

Businesses can set up an account after filling out a credit application and prior approval. You must have a business license on file.

11. Do you have compost at the landfill?

At times there is compost available free of charge to residents, however it is not screened and items may have been treated with herbicides and pesticides before entering the landfill.

12. What do I do if my CFL light breaks

The Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Programs in the DEQ Waste and Underground Tank Management Bureau agree with the Federal guidelines. The clean-up residue can simply be placed in the household garbage for disposal. The department also recommends that powdered sulfur be sprinkled over the spill area fifteen (15)minutes prior to the final clean up of the broken CFL. Sulfur forms an amalgam with the mercury particles forming larger particles that are less likely to be dispersed by a vacuum cleaner exhaust. Powdered sulfur can be found at most hardware or garden stores. Montana Department of Environmental Quality

13. What are the tonnage fees?

Inside City Limits- $14.00/ton
Yellowstone County- $15.40/ton
All others - $16.80/ton
Call (406)657-8260 fo9r special waste rates