Disposal Guide

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

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.

Common examples

Oil-based paint, thinner, stains, and solvents
Adhesives, furniture stripper, turpentine, and lye
Cleaners, ammonia, and fuel/carburetor cleaner
Pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, poisons, and fertilizers
Tree sprays and flea powder

Monthly collection event

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 Form

Paint and Solvents

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.

Oil-Based Paint and Solvents

Oil-based paint, thinner, stains, solvents, adhesives, and similar materials should be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event.

Automotive Waste

Used Motor Oil and Antifreeze

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.

Tires

The landfill accepts four passenger tires per year per household at no charge.

5 or more passenger tires without rims: $3.10 each
5 or more passenger tires with rims: $4.25 each

If you have a large quantity of tires or large tractor tires, call Enviro Tire at 406-755-7716.

Automotive Batteries

Automotive batteries are accepted at the landfill. Ask landfill staff where to place batteries when you arrive.

Junk Vehicles

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 Form

Appliances, Electronics, and Bulbs

Household Appliances

Household 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

Computers and televisions are placed in regular trash. Fees may apply depending on the item and current landfill rates.

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Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Compact fluorescent bulbs may be recycled through Home Depot or placed in regular trash.

Fluorescent Tubes

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.

Household Recycling

Flathead County Solid Waste offers recycling for household materials only. Business recycling is not allowed at county container sites or the landfill.