Waste Drop-off Sites and Programs
We operate two waste management sites (transfer stations) where residents can drop-off various types of waste. Fees apply for all loads. Our locations only accept waste that has been generated within Waterloo Region. Waste from other municipalities is not allowed.
Locations and hours: These hours of operation (except for holidays) are for residential customers and do not apply to commercial customers.
Cambridge Waste Management site: 201 Savage Drive, Cambridge, Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Waterloo Waste Management site: 925 Erb Street West, Gate 2, Waterloo, Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Determine what gate/site you can access based on your type of vehicle:
- Gate 2 at our Waterloo site can only accept small vehicles such as cars, vans, single axle trailers and pickup trucks with a maximum length of 10 metres (35 feet) and total gross weight (combined weight of vehicle and load) of less than 25,000 kilograms (55,000 pounds).
- Gate 1 of our Waterloo site can accept vehicles such as pickup trucks with self-tipping and tandem axle trailers, roll-off trucks, dump trucks, and tractor trailers up to 24 metres (80 feet) and weighing up to 80,000 kilograms (176,000 pounds).
- Our Cambridge site can accept all kinds of vehicles from cars and pickup trucks to tractor trailers up to 24 metres (80 feet) long and weighing up to 80,000 kilograms (176,000 pounds). If you have a dump trailer, please inform the scale operator and you'll be directed to the tipping floor of our transfer building. Note: This option is not available on Saturdays.
Green bins/Blue boxes: additional or exchanges |
We provide green bins to new homeowners. If you are a new homeowner or renter in Waterloo Region, have moved within the last six months and receive curbside collection, bring proof of your new/changed address and pick up a green bin. Green bins: Additional or replacement green bins are free of charge and while supplies last. If your green bin is broken, bring it to our transfer stations for exchange. Blue boxes: For any recycling collection inquiries please reach out to your recycling contractor. They can be contacted about replacement boxes, missed collection and any other recycling questions. If you live in Cambridge, Kitchener or Waterloo contact: Miller Waste Systems - Email: area22@millerwaste.ca, Phone: 1-888-852-3450 If you live in North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot or Woolwich contact: Emterra Environmental - Email: customercareont@emterra.ca, Phone: 1-888-597-1541
Access on site differs. For Cambridge, get direction by speaking with staff at the scale house and for Waterloo, Gate #2, go to the Household Hazardous Waste area assistance. |
Materials accepted and fees |
The fee increases reflected below come into effect as of Saturday, April 1, 2024. Minimum $12 fee at the waste drop-off locations.
Other services:
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Bringing waste to our sites: How to plan ahead |
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When you are onsite |
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Holiday hours |
Our sites are closed to residents on statutory and designated holidays. Family Day: Monday, February 19, 2024 Easter: Friday, March 29, 2024, and Monday, April 1, 2024 Victoria Day: Monday, May 20, 2024 Canada Day: Monday, July 1, 2024 Civic Holiday: Monday, August 5, 2024 Labour Day: Monday, September 2, 2024 Thanksgiving Day: Monday, October 14, 2024 Remembrance Day: Monday, November 11, 2024 Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Boxing Day: Thursday, December 26, 2024 New Years Day: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
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