Hours of operation
Regular hours:
Monday to Sunday
8:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
(The landfill is closed on all statutory holidays)
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| 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.
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.
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| Safety and procedures by area |
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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.
For businesses and commercial customers, you can set up an account and charge all loads to your account. Visit Commercial Services for more information.
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Residential and commercial fees |
Residential Only:
Residential and Commercial:
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.
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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 |
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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.
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Accepted
Not Accepted
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| Yard waste acceptance |
Accepted
Not Accepted
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.
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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.
Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping is when someone deliberately leaves waste on public or private property without consent.
Back roads and areas where development is ongoing are most affected by illegal dumping, but it can happen anywhere.
Not only is illegal dumping an eyesore, it can have serious impacts on our local environment and wildlife. It creates safety hazards in our public spaces for residents and pets.
When we to respond to illegal dumping, the costs are absorbed by the RMWB, This takes away from budget that should be used elsewhere.
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We need your help in ending illegal dumping in our community. If you find dumped items and materials, or you see someone dumping illegally, call Pulse at 780-743-7000.
When reporting illegal dumping, please give these details:
If it’s safe to do so, take a picture. You can also report online through rmwb.ca/pulse |
| Regulatory information |
| Contacts for regulatory purposes
Deanna Chauvet Manager P: 780-792-5539
Alberta Environment (1-800-222-6514) |