Commercial Waste

Businesses hauling large quantities of waste to our sites on a regular basis should consider setting up a commercial account with us.  (We take VISA, Mastercard, debit or cash for scale transactions as well).  

To set up a commercial landfill account with the Region of Waterloo, please call 519-575-4400 Ext : 3121 to request an Application for Credit form. Complete and mail the form to Region of Waterloo Finance Department, 150 Frederick Street 4th Floor, Kitchener, ON  N2G 4J3, or fax the form to 519-575-4448.

The Region of Waterloo's waste management sites are not licensed to receive hazardous waste from industrial or commercial sources. Disposal of hazardous waste in our local sanitary landfill is a serious offence under Provincial legislation.

Information regarding proper disposal procedures and guidelines can be obtained from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

Check our list of haulers and other information in our Workplace Waste Reduction and Recycling Directory.

Waste materials that require approval for disposal are typically soil type materials which may or may not be contaminated, wastes that are by-products of manufacturing, and certain construction and demolition wastes.

Materials may be accepted if the material meets certain regulatory standards, and there is a need as determined by Regional Waste Management Operations staff. 

For more information, including the form and procedure, please refer to the Waste Disposal Request Intake form.  

Please note:  This procedure does not apply to disposal of asbestos waste. Refer to the Region's Asbestos Disposal procedure below.

Asbestos is not accepted in our curbside collection programs.

Asbestos disposal must be pre-approved by Regional staff, and is accepted for disposal only at the Waterloo Waste Management Facility, 925 Erb Street West, Gate 1, Waterloo, Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Requests must be received by Tuesday noon for disposal same week.

Please fill out the Request for Asbestos Disposal and email to wasteopsadmin@regionofwaterloo.ca.

Additional information

• Only asbestos generated from within Waterloo Region will be accepted.
• All material must be double-bagged in 3 mil thick bags or in single 6 mil thick bags, securely sealed and labelled 'asbestos'.
• The transporter is responsible for unloading asbestos from their vehicle.
• Asbestos loads are charged at double the current General Refuse fee.

Businesses looking for ways to reduce their garbage are encouraged to:

1. Consult our Workplace Waste Reduction and Recycling Directory. 
2. Contact their current waste hauler for information and options.
3. Drop off recyclable materials such as tires, electronics, yard waste, and blue box items at our waste management sites. Fees will apply.

Additional information is available from the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.