There are five landfill sites in the Municipality of Dysart et al. Hours vary at each landfill site and with each season.

  • Valid Dysart et al Landfill Identification User Cards must be shown at the gate.
  • Short-term renters can purchase One-Time Landfill Passes if they are staying in the Municipality of Dysart et al.
  • Garbage must be placed in clear bags. Up to three (3) bags of garbage in clear bags accepted per week at no charge.
  • Recycling is mandatory and must be sorted into Containers and Papers.
  • Entering a landfill outside of regular operating hours is trespassing and may result in a fine.
  • Leaving waste outside of landfills is illegal dumping and may result in a fine.

Waste Disposal Fees (as of May 1, 2023)

You are required to pay fees for dropping off certain items.

Haliburton, Harcourt, Kennisis Lake, and West Guilford Landfills accept payment by debit card, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Cash is NOT accepted.

Businesses can apply for pre-approved credit by completing this form.

MaterialFeeHaliburton Landfill
(debit, credit accepted)
Harcourt Landfill
(debit, credit accepted)
Kennisis Lake Landfill
(debit, credit accepted)
West Bay LandfillWest Guilford Landfill
(debit, credit accepted)
Recycling      
Recycling (sorted into Containers and Papers) No charge ✔️ ✔️ ✔️  ✔️ ✔️
Recycling (unsorted) $2.00 per bag  ✔️ ✔️ ❌  ✔️
Recycling (containing 10% or more of visible Garbage) $2.00 per bag ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Garbage      
Garbage (in clear bags, up to three (3) clear bags per week) No charge  ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Garbage (in clear bags, more than three (3) clear bags) $2.00 per bag over 3 bags ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Garbage (containing 10% or more of visible recycling) $2.00 per bag ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Garbage (in opaque bags) $2.00 per bag ✔️ ✔️  ✔️
Garbage (loose, unbagged) up to 4.9 yd3 $15.00/yd3 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Garbage (loose, unbagged, containing 10% or more of visible recycling) up to 4.9 yd3 $30.00/yd3 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Garbage 5 yd3 or more Not accepted ❌ 
Compacted Garbage Not accepted
Yard Waste      
Yard waste (in paper bags) $2.00 per bag ✔️ ✔️  ❌  ✔️
Yard waste (in plastic bags) Not accepted
Yard waste (loose) less than 1 yd3 $15.00 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Yard waste (loose) 1 or more yd3 $30.00/yd3 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Brush (tree branches) $50/yd3 ✔️ ✔️  ✔️
Tree stumps Not accepted
Other Recyclables      
Special Waste
  • Household Batteries
  • Propane cylinders (empty)
  • Propane tanks (empty)
  • Used antifreeze containers (empty, 30 litres or less)
  • Used oil containers (empty, 30 litres or less)
No charge ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Electronic Waste No charge ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Tires (residential or light vehicle, on or off rims, up to 10 maximum per day) No charge ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ 
Textiles (clothing, bedding, etc. No charge ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Furniture
Furniture  $20.00/item  ✔️  ✔️ ✔️
Box spring  $20.00/each  ✔️  ✔️  ✔️ 
Mattress $20.00/each ✔️  ✔️  ✔️ 
Plastic chair $1.00/each ✔️  ✔️  ✔️ 
Hot tub (large) $125.00 ✔️  ✔️  ✔️ 
Hot tub (soft)  $60.00 ✔️  ✔️  ✔️ 
Hot tub cover  $40.00 ✔️  ✔️  ✔️ 
Metal and Appliances       
Appliances (NOT containing chemicals such as Freon, CFCs, R-410A, etc.) No charge ✔️ ✔️  ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Appliances (containing chemicals such as Freon, CFCs, R-410A, etc.) $30.00/item ✔️ ✔️ ❌  ❌ 
Scrap metal  No charge ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Boats      
Boat (fiberglass, stripped of engine and drive line) $8.00/foot  ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Boat (metal) No charge  ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Paddle boat $40.00  ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Canoe $30.00  ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Boat shrink wrap Not accepted 
Construction & Demolition Waste      
Construction & Demolition Waste (minimum charge) $5.00 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Construction & Demolition Waste $80.00/yd3 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Construction & Demolition Waste (containing Garbage and/or Recycling) $160.00/yd3 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Shingles $80.00/yd3 ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Shingles (containing Garbage and/or Recycling) $160.00/yd3 ✔️ ✔️  ✔️
Concrete $80.00/yd3  ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Concrete with rebar Not accepted
Complete Teardown of a House or Cottage Not accepted
Oil Tanks (no oil; must be cut in half) No charge ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️  ✔️
Asbestos & Asbestos-containing materials Not accepted
Soil (clean or contaminated) Not accepted 
Hazardous Waste (for example: auto batteries, cleaners, gasoline, motor oil, paint, pesticides, etc.) 
 From residents No charge at Household Waste Hazardous Waste Days Items with the corrosive, explosive, flammable and toxic symbols should never be placed in the garbage or recycling, or poured down a drain. Instead, Dysart et al residents with valid Dysart Landfill Identification User Cards can drop off these items at one of Dysart’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Days.
From businesses or organizations Not accepted Due to provincial regulations, Household Hazardous Waste Days are for residents only. Hazardous waste is NOT accepted from businesses and organizations, including builders, camps, charities, contractors, painting companies, places of worship, restaurants, retailers, schools, etc. These businesses and organizations need to arrange private haulage and processing of hazardous waste.

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