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

Waived Landfill Fees: May 21-24, 2021
From May 21-24 there will be no fees for residential waste at the Municipal Landfill.

Residential waste includes garbage and recycling items that would typically go in your curbside collection bins. It does not include renovation, demolition, industrial or commercial waste, mattresses and box springs or CFC containing appliances. Fees for these items still apply.

Residents are advised to use their personal vehicles, not company registered vehicles, to avoid being charged commercial rates.

If you have household hazardous waste or electronic waste, remember to bring these items too! This type of waste can be dropped off at the landfill for free year-round.

Learn more here.

Landfill Fee Information

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

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

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. 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.