Waste Disposal & Recycling

Lumsden Solid Waste Facility

The Lumsden Solid Waste Facility is available for property owners in the RM of Lumsden and Town of Lumsden only.

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, and designated areas for metal, clean wood and refuse.

Location: 300 Qu'Appelle Drive East, Lumsden SK   Map Location


HOURS OF OPERATION 


Wednesdays10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursdays4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  (April 1st to November 1st ONLY)
Fridays12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays10:00 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.
  • All lawn and garden vegetation.
  • 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 such as 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.
  • Concrete must be sorted, it cannot be mixed with other refuse.


RECYCLE CENTRE BUILDING

What's accepted:

  • Beverage Containers & Milk Jugs
  • Electronics
  • Batteries
  • Paint
  • Reusable items such as books, working small appliances, decor, etc. (large furniture etc. not accepted)

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 in the Town of Lumsden).

COMPACTOR:

The compactor accepts household recyclables that don't have to be sorted!

What goes in your compactor?

 

RE-USE Centre

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!

  


FARM RECYCLING 

cleanfarms Saskatchewan offers recycling collections sites for farmers to drop off items such as seed/tote bags, pesticide and fertilizer containers.

The following locations are registered collection sites:

Synergy Ag Services

Location: Exit C, Highway 11, Lumsden, SK

Phone Number: (306) 731-1200

Materials Accepted: seed and pesticide bags, containers up to 23L, totes and drums.


Nutrien Ag Solutions

Location: Highway 11, 2 miles west of Lumsden, SK

Phone Number: (306) 731-2445

Materials Accepted: seed and pesticide bags, large tote bags, containers up to 23L, totes and drums.