BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Crews are breaking ground on a new, modern entrance to the Fort Hall Mine Landfill that will reduce wait times for local residents.
Bannock County is announcing the construction of a new scale house and entrance at the county landfill, located at 1500 N Fort Hall Mine Road in Pocatello. Construction will start on April 1, 2026, and is expected to be finished in October.
The project upgrades aging infrastructure that has served the county for decades but was not built to meet current demand. The new facility is designed for modern traffic levels, with separate lanes for residential and commercial customers to reduce wait times and improve site flow.
“It’s been clear for some time that we’ve outgrown the old scale house. This new setup will enhance traffic flow and site access, making the landfill safer and more efficient for the entire community,” said Dillon Evans, Landfill Manager.
Operations will continue as normal during construction with minimal disruptions. Any necessary detours will be clearly marked and publicized on social media and the landfill’s website. Waste collection programs, such as Free Days and Household Hazardous Waste Days, will run as scheduled.
The project budget is $3.75 million and is fully funded by landfill user fees. Great West Engineering designed the facility, which is being built by Idaho Materials and Construction.
“The scale house project is one of those generational projects that will have a tremendous impact on the landfill for years to come,” said Commissioner Jeff Hough. “We are excited about what this will do to improve the efficiencies for our staff and our customers.”
The Fort Hall Mine Landfill is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the landfill’s waste collection programs, visit bannockcounty.gov/landfill.
