Landfill

Hours of operation

Regular hours:

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

Busiest time

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.

To make your visit more efficient, please separate your waste before arriving.

Location

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

Find us on the map!

Safety and PPE

For your safety and the safety of others, please obey all posted signage, wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow direction provided by landfill staff.

General safety measures

Wear the appropriate PPE
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

Safety and procedures by area

Public Drop Off Area: follow general safety measures
Landfill (Pit)
- Please note: The landfill does not allow end dumps and truck and pups to unload in the waste cells.
Compost Area

Fees

While some items are free to dispose of year-round at the Municipal landfill, some items do have disposal fees. For those 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) - $70.00/metric tonne
Residential minimum (under 200 kg) - $10.00/visit

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 - $104.00/metric tonne
Commercial waste - $96.00/metric tonne

Waste generated by ICI sectors, excludes construction, demolition and renovation waste

Commercial recyclables - $96.00/metric tonne
Special handling - $200.00/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 - $28.00/each
Scale usage fee - $40.00/visit
Tires - FREE
- Under 39 inches, as per albertarecycling.ca
Scrap metal - FREE
Segregated concrete and asphalt - FREE
Compostable materials - $4.00/metric tonne
Wood and Wood products - $25.00/metric tonne (includes: rough lumber, pallets, plywood, osb, logs and/or whole trees. Excluding furniture and treated/painted wood)

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 - $3.00/metric tonne

Recycling programs at the landfill

We have several recycling programs at the municipal landfill to help you responsibly dispose of your material.

Find a program

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

Wood and yard waste acceptance

We accept both wood waste and yard waste at the landfill and public drop off area. Learn more about the items we accept in the drop down list below.

Wood waste acceptance

Accepted

Pallets
Crates
Plywood/OSB
Logs

Not Accepted

Rig mats
Stumps
Furniture
Metal

Yard waste acceptance

Accepted

Leaves
Grass
Branches
Cut tree blocks

Not Accepted

Rock/gravel
Soil/sand
Sod
Stumps

The Municipality also runs a curbside yard waste collection program each year from spring to fall. Learn more about the program at here.

Unacceptable materials

While we accept a wide range of material, there are some items we cannot accept at the landfill.

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
Conveyor belting or rubber excavator tracks
Bulky waste material
- Hose, pipe and cables longer than a maximum of 4 feet (1.2 meters).
- Stone and rocks maximum diameter of 1 foot (30 centimeters)
- Tanks, containers, vessels and barrels are generally accepted if double rinsed and cut down to maximum of 4 feet (1.2 meters) long or wide.

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. 21/010.

Report a litter infraction or illegal dumping

Residents should report littering, illegal dumping or for any other inquiries about the landfill by calling PULSE.

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