Latex Paint
Hardened latex paint can be placed in regular trash. If the paint is still liquid, add cat litter, sand, or sawdust to absorb the moisture before throwing it away.
Use this guide to learn how to safely dispose of common household items, hazardous materials, appliances, electronics, yard waste, tires, and more in Flathead County.
Household hazardous waste includes products that can harm people, pets, or the environment through skin contact, breathing fumes, or accidental ingestion. These materials are often found in kitchens, basements, garages, shops, and greenhouses.
Flathead County Solid Waste offers a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection on the third Saturday of each month. An appointment is required.
Household Hazardous Waste Sign-Up FormHardened latex paint can be placed in regular trash. If the paint is still liquid, add cat litter, sand, or sawdust to absorb the moisture before throwing it away.
Oil-based paint, thinner, stains, solvents, adhesives, and similar materials should be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event.
The landfill accepts used motor oil and antifreeze in plastic containers no larger than 5 gallons.
You may bring these materials directly to the landfill during operating hours. There is no charge for household disposal.
The landfill accepts four passenger tires per year per household at no charge.
If you have a large quantity of tires or large tractor tires, call Enviro Tire at 406-755-7716.
Automotive batteries are accepted at the landfill. Ask landfill staff where to place batteries when you arrive.
The Junk Vehicle Program can remove qualifying junk vehicles within Flathead County at no cost.
Boats, RVs, and campers are not eligible for this program.
Junk Vehicle Release FormHousehold appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, and water heaters are accepted at the landfill.
Appliances are placed in a separate area in the metals pile. Ask landfill staff where to unload when you arrive.
Computers and televisions are placed in regular trash. Fees may apply depending on the item and current landfill rates.
View Current Gate RatesCompact fluorescent bulbs may be recycled through Home Depot or placed in regular trash.
Fluorescent tubes from residential use may be placed in regular trash.
Fluorescent tubes from commercial use or commercial buildings are not accepted at the landfill.
Flathead County Solid Waste offers recycling for household materials only. Business recycling is not allowed at county container sites or the landfill.
Businesses should take recycling to a commercial recycling provider, such as Valley Recycling or Pacific Recycling.
Valley Recycling Opens in a new tab.A Commercial Hazardous Waste Collection Event is held at the landfill each May. Pre-registration is required.
Call the Solid Waste office at 406-758-5910 to request contact information for the event provider and complete registration.
Commercial Hazardous Waste Provider
Contact Veolia Environmental for commercial hazardous waste disposal assistance and collection services.
Commercial Hazardous Waste Provider
Clean Harbors provides hazardous waste disposal and environmental services for commercial operations.
Pill receptacles are available at select law enforcement locations. These receptacles accept prescription medication in pill form only.
No sharps or liquids are accepted in pill receptacles.
For medical waste that is not pills or medication, contact a medical waste disposal provider for guidance.
The landfill and all container sites are closed on the following holidays:
Normal operations resume the day following the holiday.
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Page Last Updated: May 19, 2026