What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Extra feeAccepted only at the transfer station, smaller than 24.5 inches.
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fridge or freezer
LimitedAppliances that had Freon must be separated.
Item price: call to confirm
Electronics
Call to confirmPaint
LimitedItem price: call to confirm
Household hazardous waste
LimitedSmall amounts accepted; larger amounts need the hazardous waste form and an appointment (406-883-7323).
Item price: call to confirm
Yard waste
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Brush and branches
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Construction debris
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Concrete
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Scrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $10.00 |
| Per ton | $80.00 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| Tires, passenger/light truck | $5 each ($10 with rims) |
| Semi tire | $15 each ($20 with rims) |
| Wood waste (Class III landfill) | $15/ton |
| Construction and demolition (Class IV) | $10/cubic yard |
| Concrete without rebar | $20/ton |
| Large animal | $80/ton |
| Unseparated load | $150/ton |
Pay-as-you-throw (non-assessed waste) $80/ton, $10 minimum. Fee list dated Feb 2022 (Resolution 21-32(a)); confirm current rates. Credit cards not accepted per that fee list.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2022
Access rules
Call to confirm eligibility and load restrictions.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Sun | 8:00 am–6:00 pm |
Gate closes at 5:50 pm; closed federal holidays.
Local time: America/DenverWhat’s not accepted
- Asbestos in any form
- Liquids
Free options
Recycling: used motor oil, antifreeze, lead batteries, cardboard, paper, cans and #1/#2 plastic bottles.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Transfer Station ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Fee list (PDF) ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Container sites list (PDF) ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026