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Butte County Howe Landfill
Butte County Howe Landfill, 1550 W, Howe, 83244, Idaho
Butte County Howe Landfill sits out at 1550 W in Howe, Idaho and is where locals haul larger household loads and construction debris that won't fit in curbside pickup. Neighbors, farmers and contractors all use it when cleanups get too big for the regular trash service.
There’s an entrance booth and a scale - landfills like this usually charge by weight, so expect to be weighed and to stop again on the way out. Drivers check in at the booth and are then directed to a working cell or tipping area to unload. The site is mostly gravel and dirt with heavy equipment moving and covering material; it can be dusty in dry weather and muddy after rain. Commercial trucks show up regularly and commercial loads are commonly billed differently than residential ones.
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Before You Go
- Avoid weekends and peak spring-cleanup times if possible; lines and wait times get noticeably longer.
- Secure and tarp loads before leaving home so debris doesn’t spill on the road and unloading goes faster.
- Have a rough estimate of load size - landfills charge by weight and often have residential minimums and higher commercial rates, so bringing the right vehicle saves time and hassle.
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