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Landfill

Hours of operation

  • Monday to Sunday
    8:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

The busiest time at the landfill is between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.  To avoid traffic congestion, you may want to arrange to dispose of your waste outside of these times.

Location

The municipal landfill is located approximately 1.6 kilometres south of Fort McMurray on Highway 63. The entrance is on the west side of the highway.

Safety and PPE 

For your safety and the safety of others, please obey the posted signs and follow direction from the landfill team. To make your visit more efficient, please separate your waste before arriving.

The Landfill and Public Drop Off Area are use at your own risk facilities. While using the landfill, you are required to wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel-toed footwear, safety vest, safety gloves. While using the Public Drop Off Area you should be wearing closed toe shoes. 

Other Safety Measures:

  • Children and pets are to remain inside the vehicle at all times
  • Absolutely no smoking on site
  • Be cautious of wildlife in the area
  • Obey all signs and follow the direction of staff
  • Verbal abuse will not be tolerated

Fees

Debit, credit and cash are accepted as payment. If paying by cash, correct change is recommended to ensure a quicker transaction. Due to COVID-19, we strongly recommend debit and credit transactions only.

For businesses and commercial customers, you can set up an account and charge all loads to your account. Visit Commercial Services for more information.   

Residential and commercial fees

Residential Only: 

  • Residential waste (over 200 kg) - $63.80/metric tonne
  • Residential minimum (under 200 kg) - $10.00/visit
  • Clean soil - $3.30/metric tonne
    • No testing required if less than 20 metric tonnes per residential address
  • Residential recyclables - FREE
  • Household hazardous waste - FREE
  • Electronic waste - FREE
    • Items listed under the provincial program - albertarecycling.ca 

Residential and Commercial:

  • Construction, demolition and renovation - $99.00/metric tonne
  • Commercial waste - $95.70/metric tonne
    • Waste generated by ICI sectors, excludes construction, demolition and renovation waste
  • Commercial recyclables - $87.00/metric tonne
  • Special handling - $188.00/metric tonne
  • CFC appliances - $46.00/each
    • Includes fridges, freezers, water coolers, air conditioners
  • Large commercial CFC appliances - $143.00/each
    • Includes deep freezers, display coolers, rooftop AC units
  • Mattresses or box springs - $27.50/each
  • Scale usage fee - $35.00/visit
  • Tires - FREE
    • Under 39 inches, as per albertarecycling.ca
  • Scrap metal - FREE
  • Segregated concrete and asphalt - FREE
  • Compostable materials - FREE
Commercial Haulers:

All commercially registered properties or commercial contractors are required to have the soil tested. Soil disposal applications are available by calling Pulse at 780-743-7000.

  • Approved contaminated soil - $87.00/metric tonne
  • Approved clean soil - $3.30/metric tonne
Solid Waste Fees
 Fee effective Jan. 1, 2021
Landfill – Mixed loads of construction and demolition waste (recyclables not fully removed) $99.00 / metric tonne
Landfill – Demolition or commercial waste originating from cleanup of properties damaged or destroyed by wildfire or firefighting activities in May 2016 $99.00 / metric tonne
Landfill – Clean and segregated brush and trees (minimal root soil), wood chips, asphalt, concrete, metals, unpainted or untreated dimensional lumber, pallets or plywood No charge
Landfill – Commercial waste $95.70
Landfill – Special handling $188.00
Landfill – Tires No charge
Landfill – Household refuse $63.80 / metric tonne
Landfill – Compostable material $3.30 / metric tonne
Landfill – CFC appliances with gas $46.00
Landfill – Appliances without gas No charge
Landfill – Large commercial appliances – special handling $143.00
Landfill – Soil (clean fill) $3.30 / metric tonne
Landfill – Residential recyclables No charge
Landfill – Mobile home disposal $1,121.00
Landfill – Scale usage charge $35.00
Landfill – Residential minimum charge (under 200 kg) $10.00
Landfill – Mattress or box spring disposal $27.50 each
Landfill - Residential waste (over 200 kg) $63.80 / metric tonne
Landfill – Compost – External usage $60.00
Landfill – Crushed concrete - External usage $22.00
Landfill – Crushed concrete - Internal usage $20.00
Landfill – Manure $12.00
Landfill – Peat moss – External usage $32.00
Landfill – Crushed Asphalt - External Usage $22.00
Landfill – Crushed Asphalt - Internal Usage $20.00
Landfill – Triple Mix $32.00
Landfill – Household hazardous waste No charge
Landfill – Electronic waste – items listed at albertarecycling.ca No charge
Solid Waste – Urban Service Area – Single and Multi-Family Residential – Waste Disposal $12.17/month
Solid Waste – Urban Service Area – Single and Multi-Family Residential - Recycling Depots $1.82/month
Solid Waste – Urban Service Area – Single and Multi-Family Residential - Curbside recyclable collection $14.00/month
Solid Waste – Rural Service Area – Single and Multi-Family Residential - Waste Disposal $9.20/month
Solid Waste – Rural Service Area – Single and Multi-Family Residential - Recycling Depots $1.82/month
Solid Waste – Rural Service Area – Single and Multi-Family Residential - Curbside recyclable collection (where available) $14.00/month
Replacement of damaged or destroyed Municipal Waste Receptacle $61.60

Recycling programs at the landfill

  • Used oil recycling program
  • Glycol recycling program
  • Propane cylinder recycling (up to and including 20 lb. units)
  • Battery recovery program (no industrial-sized batteries)
  • Tire recycling program (up to 24 inch)
  • E-waste recovery program
  • E-waste extended pilot program
  • White goods program (refrigerators and other appliances containing CFC)
  • Scrap metal recovery program
  • Concrete and rebar diversion program
  • Asphalt recovery program
  • You can bring recyclable material to the landfill at any time without incurring entry or disposal fees; please keep in mind that weighing in and out is still necessary even if no entry or disposal fee is collected 

List of unacceptable materials

  • Free liquids
  • Drilling muds
  • Explosives
  • Biomedical/biological/pathological waste
  • Radioactive waste
  • Oilfield waste
  • Pesticides
  • Bentonite and bentonite-contaminated products
  • Asbestos
  • Industrial abrasives
  • Ozone depleting substances
  • Hazardous waste
  • Mold
  • Hot ashes
  • Sulphur and sulphur-contaminated products
  • Automobiles
  • Rig matts
  • Creosote Poles or Railway ties
  • Automobiles

Weather impacts to the landfill

Did you know that the weather can impact services at the landfill?

When it's wet or snowy, conditions can get messy and we may need to modify service. When the weather is messy, call Pulse before you visit the landfill and we'll let you know if there are any impacts to service.

Tarp Your Load!

It is required by law that every load being transported over a public roadway be covered or secured in a manner to prevent  debris from falling from the vehicle. The fine for an obstruction to this bylaw is $150 and there are absolutely no exceptions. Refer to Bylaw no. 02/079.

Report a litter infraction or illegal dumping

Residents should report littering or illegal dumping by calling:

  • RCMP non-emergency line: 780-788-4000
  • Bylaw: 780-788-4200 (6 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily)

Residents are encouraged to report any litter infractions or illegal dumping they witness to aid in maintaining the local environment and community appearance.

For inquiries about the landfill, please contact PULSE.

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