Landfill Fees

Fees apply to various items disposed of at all landfill sites in Highlands East. See below for a complete list of acceptable items and the fees associated with them.

Landfill and Recycling Fees
TypeFee
Household Garbage (Less than one cubic-yard.) No Charge
Bulk Garbage, Sorted (Over one cubic-yard.) $50 per cubic-yard
Bulk Garbage, Unsorted (Over one cubic-yard.) $80 per cubic-yard
Recyclable Material No Charge
Scrap Metal or Appliance without CFC (Freon) No Charge
Tires (Any type. On or off rim. Maximum four per visit.) No Charge
CFC (Freon) Appliance tagged by certified Freon Removal Tech.  No Charge
Untagged CFC (Freon) Appliance $50 each
Furniture $20 each
Hot Tub, Large $80
Hot Tub, Soft $40
Hot Tub, Cover $30
Mattresses or Box Springs $30 each
Commercial Waste, Sorted* $80 per cubic-yard
Commercial Waste, Unsorted** $160 per cubic-yard
Contaminated Soil (Soil must meet all regulatory guidelines for acceptance at landfills.) $100 per cubic-yard
Brush (Four inches in diameter or less.) $20 per cubic-yard
Propane Tank, Empty (Accepted at Mumford Road and Highway 28 landfills only.) No Charge
Oil Tank, Empty (Must be dry and cut in half.) No Charge
Hazardous Waste Material*** such as Batteries, Paint and Oil Not Accepted
Electronic Waste such as TVs, Monitors and Computers No Charge
Boat, Fibreglass with Motor and Gas Tank removed $10 per foot
Boat, Metal with Motor and Gas Tank removed No Charge
Paddle Boat, Canoe, Kayak or Paddleboard $40 each
Boat with Motor and Gas Tank Not Accepted
Shingles, Non-hazardous $50 per cubic-yard
Shrink Wrap (bundled or unbundled) Not Accepted

Extra or Replacement Landfill Access Passes

 $10 per card; $50 per card after the first two
Cottage Kit Purchase $10 per kit or five kits for $40
Composter Purchase $40 each
Digester Purchase $80 each

All Landfill and Recycling Fees subject to applicable taxes.

* Waste delivered on Pick-ups, Trailers, Bins or Dump Trucks
** Waste delivered on Pick-ups, Trailers, Bins, Dump Trucks or Compactor Trucks
*** These items can be dropped off during scheduled Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days held throughout the year.