Waste Drop-off Sites and Programs

For any recycling collection inquiries please reach out Miller Waste Systems - Email: area22@millerwaste.ca, Phone: 1-888-852-3450

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. 

The following fees are effective April 1, 2026. 

There is a minimum $15 fee on all loads.  For example, the $15 fee covers up to 125 kilograms of garbage, or about 182 kilograms of recyclables. Note that the minimum fee is in place to partially recover the costs of operating this service and to encourage residents to use their curbside service.

1. General Refuse/Garbage: $120 per metric tonne.
2. Garbage requiring Special Handling (Waterloo site only): $240 per metric tonne. Examples include stumps greater than 60 centimetres (24 inches) in diameter, brush greater than 2.4 metres (8 feet) in length, wire, and Styrofoam.
3. Asbestos (Waterloo site only): $425 per metric tonne.  This material type has special requirements including pre-approval before dropping off.
4. Recyclables including blue box material and organic food waste (small vehicles only): $82.50 per metric tonne.
5. Yard Waste: $82.50 per metric tonne. Examples include brush and leaves.
6. Inerts: $120 per metric tonne. Includes material such as clean fill, bricks, soil, dirt, and concrete rubble. Note: The Special Handling rate of $240 per metric tonne applies if concrete rubble contains rebar, wire mesh, or other embedded materials or is in oversized pieces (larger than 3 ft x 3 ft). Oversized inerts are only accepted at the Waterloo (Gate #1) location.
7. Appliances/Scrap Metal: $82.50 per metric tonne. For some appliances, a $10 per unit Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) removal fee also applies.
8. Drywall (gypsum wallboard): $120 per metric tonne. This voluntary diversion program accepts wooden pallets that are free of contamination.  Drywall that is painted or wet (from rain or snow) but clean is still acceptable, as well as metal screws, nails and corner bead. No cement wallboard (often used in bathrooms and basements), wood, plastic, insulation, ceramic tiles and other garbage.
9. Wooden Pallets/Skids: $120 per metric tonne. This voluntary diversion program accepts wooden pallets that are free of contamination. Wooden pallets that are wet (from rain or snow) but clean are accepted. Existing nails or staples in pallets are acceptable. No metal or plastic banding, plastic wrap, or any other garbage. No other wood is accepted.

• Sort the waste to ensure recyclables get recycled and only garbage goes into our local landfill.
• Loads of mixed materials will be charged at the highest rate. For example, if you have garbage and recyclables, you will be charged the garbage rate.
• Payment options: Debit, Credit (Visa, Mastercard and American Express) or cash. The credit card must be present at the time of drop off; calling in credit card numbers is not accepted. Garbage tags cannot be used towards payment at our locations.
• Our sites are closed for residential drop-off on all statutory and designated holidays.

Other services:

• Garbage bag tags are sold at the Cambridge and Waterloo (Gate 2) scale houses.
• Weighing a personal vehicle is charged at $15 per vehicle.
• Cooking oil can be dropped off. Maximum 25 litres. Cost: Free
• Diapers and incontinence products: Residents who receive our curbside collection can drop off a clear bag containing diapers or incontinence products only to either of the Region's waste management sites. Cost: Free
• Household Hazardous Waste includes batteries, paint, medicine, motor oil, syringes and cleaning products.

1. Read the by-law and bans to understand the rules and requirements. We can only accept waste that has been created in Waterloo Region. Violators can be refused entry and in some cases, face surcharges at our drop-off locations.

2. Sort loads by material type if you want to be charged lower tipping fees. You will be required to drop off any garbage first, then weigh each remaining material (such as blue box items, yard waste, etc.) separately. Loads of mixed materials will be charged at the highest applicable rate.
3. Be aware of the fee schedule, payment options, and hours of operation.
4. Prepare the proper identification, such as proof of residency
5. Bring helper(s) to unload, if necessary. Region of Waterloo staff is not permitted to assist you.
6. Wear safety gear and bring tools, as appropriate (such as gloves and garden fork if you have loose yard waste). Closed-toe footwear, ideally safety boots are recommended for your protection at all sites. Safety boots and a high-visibility safety vest are required at our Waterloo Gate #1 site. Safety vests can be purchased from the main scale at our Waterloo Gate #1 and Cambridge sites for $25 each.
7. Secure open loads, such as with tarps or ropes.
8. Schedule a time that works for you. Note that Saturdays are usually very busy; expect lineups. Our sites are open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday.

1. Your vehicle will be weighed in and out. Wait for the green light before driving onto the scale. Do not get out of your vehicle while on the scale.
2. Provide the information required by the scale house operator, such as what material(s) you have for disposal. Be prepared to show photo identification proving you are a resident of Waterloo Region. Or if you are contracted to do work in Waterloo Region, the signed agreement/letter on letterhead of the local business.
3. Follow instructions provided by staff and on signage. Obey posted speed limits.
4. Drop off the correct material in the correct bin/area. Do not push down/compact the material inside bins and drop-off areas.
5. If you have different materials to drop off in different bins/areas, secure your load (such as closing the trunk) before moving to the next bin/area.
6. Please reduce pollution and do not idle your vehicle. Park and turn off your vehicle when dropping off material.
7. Children, pets, and non-helpers must remain in the vehicle at all times.
8. Do not remove, scavenge, or scatter any waste material.
9. Do not smoke.
10. Be prepared to pay fees when weighing out.
11. If you are picking up replacement green bins and dropping off your broken containers, 
• at our Cambridge site, please inform the scale house operator and they will provide directions
• at our Waterloo site (Gate 2), go to the brown Household Hazardous Waste depot which is located on the left-hand side before the inbound scale.

Our sites are closed to residents on statutory and designated holidays.

Family Day: Monday, February 16, 2026

Easter: Friday, April 3, 2026 and Monday, April 6, 2026

Victoria Day: Monday, May 18, 2026

Canada Day: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Civic Holiday: Monday, August 3, 2026

Labour Day: Monday, September 7, 2026

Thanksgiving Day: Monday, October 12, 2026

Remembrance Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2026

Boxing Day: Saturday, December 26, 2026

New Years Day: Friday, January 1, 2027