- Disposal fees are in effect at the Drumheller & District Regional Landfill, PLEASE ensure you have sufficient funds before entering the landfill. Payment methods are CASH, DEBIT, CREDIT, OR an account can also be set up by completing a credit application; this process can take approximately two weeks.
- The Landfill Manager or their designate will be the sole judge as to the classification and source of refuse delivered to the Drumheller & District Regional Landfill. Landfill attendants will inspect loads to determine the classification of the refuse. Identification may be required to verify the source. The decision of the Landfill Manager is final.
- Drumheller residents delivering household materials between 1-250 kgs will be charged a flat fee of $5.00. Household material weighing 251 kgs and over will be charged at the current disposal rate. Proof of residency may be required to verify the origin.
- Rural residents delivering household materials between 1-250 kgs will not be charged a disposal fee. Rural household material weighing 251 kgs and over will be charged at the current disposal rate. Proof of residency may be required to verify the origin.
- Demolition waste is charged based on the following policy: 1-250kgs = $10.00, Over 250kgs will be charged at current disposal rate.
- Where mixed loads are involved the Landfill Manager or their designate shall be the sole judge of the rate to be applied for disposal, which will generally be based on the type of material with the highest applicable rate.
- Customers with mixed loads please separate and dispose of your waste at the individual disposal areas as directed.
- Licensed and non-licensed vehicle tires from within the region are accepted free of charge if the tires are counted, sorted according to size, and stacked in the applicable storage area. Failure to comply will result in a $77.50/metric tonne charge.
- Concrete and Asphalt (separated) is charged at an $8.00/tonne handling fee. The concrete or asphalt must be clean and free of any debris and have no organic material present and can be no larger the 3’ by 3’. The material must be able to fit into a crushing machine and be large enough that the grapple can pick up the material, otherwise it must be buried and demolitions rate applies.
- Disposal of deceased large livestock and or wild animals from commercial veterinarians and ranchers/farmers are required to pay a disposal rate per animal. The disposal of only carcasses are subject to a $5.00 charge. A minimum $75.00 equipment charge for immediate burial will be applied for large animals such as horses or pigs. Small animals and small domestic pets are charged a disposal rate per animal. The Drumheller & District Regional Landfill does not accept dead cattle due to additional standards implemented by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. All animals must be deceased; the landfill does not allow euthanizing on site.
- Compost, such as lawn clippings, leaves and small trees and branches are free of charge provided there is no other waste mixed in with the compost. Large caliper tree stumps & trunks are charged at current disposal rate. Diseased trees such as black knot and Dutch elm must be buried immediately, therefore customers must call ahead for site preparation. Wood chips are accepted free of charge for both residential and commercial customers.
- A special waste disposal application form MUST be completed and submitted for review and approval of asbestos and contaminated soils. Once approved, you will be contacted for scheduling. Please refer to the Drumheller and District Regional Landfill website for more information.
- Hard to handle loads may include large bulky items such as silage/grain bags, root balls, unwrapped barb wire, noxious weeds, treated railway ties/power poles, old boats, etc. Please call ahead to make arrangements for such items and estimates.
- No loads will be accepted within 15 minutes of closing time. Large and hard to handle loads will be provided final acceptance times based on unloading times.
- Children and Pets traveling with customers MUST remain in the vehicle at all times.