The Facility will have an attendant on site during the hours of operation, to ensure that waste/recycling is deposited in the proper location and to collect appropriate fees.
The Solid Waste Facility includes a building used to collect recyclable and reusable items, a recycle compactor, designated areas for metal and wood collection and a designated area for dumping non-recyclable items.
300 Qu'Appelle Drive East Map Location
HOURS OF OPERATION
(as of April 1, 2022)
| Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursdays | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (April 1st to November 1st ONLY) |
| Fridays | 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturdays | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
The Lumsden Solid Waste Facility will be open during the above days and times each week, including days falling on Statutory or Civic Holidays, with the exception of December 24th &25th.
TIPPING FEES:
| MIXED LOADS | |
| Pickup Truck or Small Utility Trailer | $20.00 per load |
| 1 Ton Commercial Truck or Large Utility Trailer | $40.00 per load |
| 2 Ton Trucks & Over | $120.00 per load |
| Special Service Fee | $250.00 per load |
| Items with Refrigerant (fridges, freezers, etc. | $10.00 per item |
| Propane Tanks | $10.00 per tank |
*TIRES ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED AT THE LANDFILL
FREE ITEMS PERMITTED INCLUDE:
- All bagged waste will continue to be allowed into the site free.
- All lawn and garden vegetation will continue to be allowed into the site free.
- If you sort your load, all recyclables, wood (clean), and metal will be allowed into designated areas at the site free.
MIXED LOADS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Household waste that is not contained in bags eg: Carpet, Furniture, Mattresses, Burning Barrels, etc.,
- Bulk refuse (incl. Concrete mixed with wood, metal or plastic rubble) shingles and insulation,
- Wood, metals and recyclables that are not sorted for disposal in specified designated areas,
- Wood that is not clean of nails, contaminants, OSB, etc.
RECYCLE CENTRE BUILDING:
What's accepted:
- Beverage Containers & Milk Jugs
- Electronics
- Batteries
- Paint
What's not accepted:
- No longer accepting Film Plastic and Containers labelled #1.
- Used Oil (Used Oil can be dropped off at the Town Public Works Shop located at 200 River Street).
- Glass.
COMPACTOR:
The compactor accepts household recyclables that don't have to be sorted!
RE-USE
The Re-Use Centre is in located within the building on site. There are limitations on the size of items (they must fit on a shelf). Items in working order such as toys, household small appliances, décor, books etc, are accepted. Feel free to "shop" and take home items from the Re-Use Centre!
