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1. Can I still dump for free at the landfill once it is moved north?

Yes, until December 31, 2017, Campbell County residents with current Campbell County utility bill will still receive their two free dumps per month. Beginning January 1, 2018, the new Residential Fee-Waived requirements go into effect. Under the new requirements, valid Campbell County residential addresses will receive twelve (12) fee-waived dumps of Household Waste per calendar year. Proof of Campbell County residency must be provided by one of the following:

• Current vehicle registration with owner's name and valid physical address matching the river's license name and physical Campbell County residential address. Note that the registration must match the vehicle delivering the house hold waste.  
• Utility bill (current or previous month) with owner's name and valid physical Campbell County residential address matching the driver's license name and valid physical Campbell County residential address.
• If vehicle registration and utility bills only show a post office box, some other form of documentation confirming a valid physical residential Campbell County address will be required.

Note that only Household Waste will be accepted.  Waste from commercial or industrial business of any kind is not allowed. Maximum weight per fee waived load cannot exceed on-ton (2000 lbs). The fee-waived balance resets to zero January 1st each year and no carry-over of unused fee-waived dumps will occur.

2. I hear operations are moving to the North Landfill. Where is the North Landfill?

The North Landfill is located about 11 miles north of Gillette on Highway 59 the the Basin Electric Dry Fork Station Power Plant. From the intersection of Skyline Drive (Highway 50) and 2nd Street (near Tower's West Lodge and the Shell Station), go north about 7 miles to the junction of Highway 59 and 14-16 West (past Eagle Butte Mine and near the Rawhide School, turn right, and go another 4 miles to North Landfill Road on the left.  Watch for signs.  

3. Will I be able to drop anything off at the South Landfill on Westover Road, or does everything have to go to the North Landfill?

Beginning October 16, 2017, the only items you will take to the South Landfill will be recyclables at the CARE facility, refrigerators, freezers, and AC units, Household Hazardous Waste, used oil, steel items, and residential quantity ash.  By the summer of 2018, all items other than CARE recyclables must be taken to the North landfill. 

4. If I pull onto the scale at the North Landfill with an un-tarped load, will I be charged an extra fee or just warned?

You will be charges a $25.00 fee if you are a residential customer and $50.00 if you are a commercial customer.  This fee must be paid prior to dumping the load.  You will also be subject to State Litter Laws on your way to the landfill.  Please keep our roadways litter free. 

5. How can I pay for my garbage at the North Landfill if I am not eligible for a fee-waived dump?

You can pay for your garbage several ways, including a personal check, credit card or cash. 

6. How many scales are there at the North Landfill?

We have three scales, two inbound (one for public and one for pre-authorized commercial) and one out-bound scale.  All public will be required to stop on the in-bound scale (closest to the scale house) and talk to the attendant.  You will also like have to stop on the outbound scale to pay for your load or to weigh out.  Note that there are two lanes feeding the one in-bound public scale.  During busy times, the two lanes will need to alternate driving onto the scale.  

7. What are the hours at the North Landfill? What about the South Landfill and CARE facility?

North Landfill hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Note that we will not accept commercial loads after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and after 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.   South Landfill and CARE facility hours will be Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m..  South Landfill will be closed Saturday and Sunday.  

8. When do the new hours go into effect for the CARE Center?

October 16th.  The last Saturday the CARE Center will be open is October 14th.  

9. If I am a residential customer, step me through the process for using the fee-waived program?

The process is simple for residential customers receiving a fee-waived dump:

• Secure and tarp your load before leaving home.
• Drive north on Highway 14-16.  Four (4) miles north of the airport turn right onto Highway 59. Continue for 3.7 miles, turn left onto North Landfill Road.  Pull up to the scale house, stay in your lane, pull on the scale slowing and interact with the scale house attendant.  

10. Do you take yard waste?

The landfill does accept yard waste for a fee. However, you can dump your yard waste for free at the City of Gillette Waste Water Plant on Garner Lake Road. For more information call 307-686-5274.

11. What items are not covered under the “free dump” policy?

Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, shingles, tires and yard waste.

12. How do I get information on recycling?

Access our resource on recycling.

13. Do you accept non-friable asbestos?

Yes, after weighing at the transfer station it must be taken to the construction and demolition pit north of town.

14. Do you accept friable asbestos?

Yes, it must be triple bagged in six millimeter plastic and placed in a Department of Environmental Quality approved container. All loads must weigh in at the transfer station before heading to the construction and demolition pit north of town. The fee is $75 per ton.

15. Do you accept petroleum contaminated soils (PCS)?

Yes, however, all PCS must have prior approval before dumping. Please call 307-685-8061 for more information.

16. What can I do with my household chemicals (paint, cleaners, insecticides, etc.)?

The Campbell County Landfill accepts Household Hazardous Waste free of charge for residential customers. However, we do not accept liquid latex paint. It must be completely dried out and then it can be thrown into the garbage.