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Valleyview Landfill is the county landfill just off MT Hwy 518 that serves East Helena and surrounding areas. Small towns and local businesses drop off household junk, construction debris, and commercial loads here; it’s the kind of place farmers and contractors use regularly.
There’s a weigh scale as you drive in and most people get weighed coming and going, so be prepared to stop twice. A little booth sits near the entrance where paperwork and payment are handled before proceeding onto the tipping areas. The site is wide open with dirt roads, piles of compacted material and heavy equipment moving about; bring a trailer or truck that can handle rough ground. Commercial loads are accepted and fees are typically charged by weight or by load class, so larger hauls cost noticeably more than a household bag.
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Before You Go
- Secure and cover loads-wind on the approach road will spill loose debris and could get a load brushed off before the scale.
- Avoid weekend mornings if possible; spring cleanup and summer projects cause lines and waiting to get onto the scale can be long.
- Sort recyclables and metal at the truck before coming; having separate piles speeds dumping and keeps trips from dragging out.
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