Gallatin County Logan Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Three Forks, Montana

Gallatin County Logan Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 10585 Two Dog Road in Three Forks, Montana. Operational since 1972, it serves Gallatin County and is owned by Gallatin County, MT. The facility is currently open and scheduled to close in 2026. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas. Landfills of this type typically manage waste through controlled disposal, with systems for leachate collection and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The landfill plays a key role in solid waste management for Gallatin County, providing essential disposal services for the local community. Its location in Montana, a state with diverse geography and growing population, underscores the importance of proper waste management practices to protect groundwater and air quality.

Landfills like Gallatin County Logan Landfill must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the proximity to the Missouri River watershed. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for local residents.