Transfer stationVerified October 2026

City of Helena Solid Waste Transfer Station

City of Helena Solid Waste Transfer Station is a transfer station in Helena, MT, in Lewis and Clark County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. We list 9 other drop-off sites in Lewis and Clark County.

Address	1975 N Benton Ave, Helena, MT 59601 Directions
County	Lewis and Clark County, MT
Phone	(406) 447-8086
Website	helenamt.gov
Hours	Not published in our sources yet. Call before you go.
Fees	Tipping fee $56.75 per ton Minimum fee (0 to 200 pounds) $6.00 Mattress or box spring $10 each Refrigeration unit $15 each Passenger/light truck tire off rim $5 each Passenger/light truck tire on rim $10 each Truck tire (over 20 inches) off rim $15 each Truck tire (over 20 inches) on rim $25 each Item fees are not charged to valid permit holders, but those items count against the 3,000 lb yearly allowance. Check with the transfer station for the current rate schedule.
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, motor oil, batteries, paint
Not accepted	tires larger than 3 feet high or 18 inches wide, liquid paint (outside special events)
Payment	cash, check, card

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: helenamt.gov, helenamt.gov, helenamt.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Lewis and Clark County

City of Helena residential users must show a valid permit (photos of permits are not accepted). Each residential permit includes 3,000 pounds per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30); after that you pay as a cash customer. City of East Helena residents can use the facility on a cash basis only. Source
Lewis and Clark County Landfill loads are monitored by video at the scale. Uncovered loads: first offense a warning, second a $50.00 fee, third closes all associated accounts. Source

Before you go

Gates at smaller sites often close early or on certain weekdays; call first.
Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.

Other transfer stations nearby

Broadwater Transfer Station & Class III Landfill Transfer station

370 Indian Creek Rd, Townsend · 28 mi
Lincoln Solid Waste District Transfer station

6605 Hwy 200 East, Lincoln · 35 mi · (406) 447-8304

Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushScrap metal

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Boulder Landfill Landfill

70 Little Boulder Rd, Boulder · 27 mi · (406) 225-4159

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTires

More in Lewis and Clark County

All 10 drop-off sites in Lewis and Clark County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Montana

Frequently asked questions

Where is City of Helena Solid Waste Transfer Station?

1975 N Benton Ave, Helena, MT 59601. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.

What can I drop off at City of Helena Solid Waste Transfer Station?

City of Helena Solid Waste Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: tires larger than 3 feet high or 18 inches wide and liquid paint (outside special events).

Is City of Helena Solid Waste Transfer Station open to the public?

Public drop-off run by a city, county or district. Call if you are hauling for a business.

How much does it cost to dump at City of Helena Solid Waste Transfer Station?

Tipping fee: $56.75 per ton; Minimum fee (0 to 200 pounds): $6.00; Mattress or box spring: $10 each; Refrigeration unit: $15 each. Item fees are not charged to valid permit holders, but those items count against the 3,000 lb yearly allowance. Check with the transfer station for the current rate schedule.. Source checked October 2026.

What other transfer stations are near City of Helena Solid Waste Transfer Station?

Broadwater Transfer Station & Class III Landfill in Townsend (28 mi) and Lincoln Solid Waste District in Lincoln (35 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Helena?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Boulder Landfill, about 27 miles away.

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