Landfill Regulations
Overview
The McKenzie County Landfill is a Title 5 Subtitle D Sanitary Household Facility, regulated by state and federal government standards.
Regulatory Compliance
The landfill follows regulations outlined in Guideline 42 and various EPA guidelines. It is important to note that we do not accept any kind of hazardous material. Loads containing hazardous items such as chemicals, sludge, crude oil, radioactivity, pesticides and fertilizers will be rejected, and appropriate fines will be applied.
Notice to Haulers
As of July 21, 2021, the McKenzie County Landfill no longer accepts tarps or liners from oil and gas industries. This decision was made due to the increased occurrence of prohibited waste being concealed within these materials.
Major Incidents
Contaminated loads, or those containing powdered chemicals, liquids or gels, will be rejected and returned to the hauler. Fines up to $10,000 may be imposed depending on the severity and quantity of the material. Dumping privileges will be revoked until the fine is paid in full, and all state paperwork will be documented and filed.
Minor Infractions
Mixed loads containing items such as buckets with lids, whole chemical barrels, P.I.G.s, or hoses larger than 2 inches must be removed by the hauler. Failure to do so will result in a $25 fee and the requirement to return to gather the waste.
Specific Material Fees
- Filter Socks & Pit Liners: $10,000 per incident
- Loader Fee: $50 each
- Metal Fee: $240 each
- Rejected Load: $1,000 each
Special Requirements for Materials
- Concrete: Must be broken down to basketball-sized pieces with all metal removed.
- Wood, Pipe, Trees, Culvert, Power Poles, HDPE, Flex Steel, Poly: Must be cut down to 4-foot sections.
- Rig Mats: Accepted only after all metal is removed, cut down to 4-foot sections, and confirmed to be free of radioactivity or oil/invert contamination.