Business/Commercial Waste

Locations and hours of operation

1. Cambridge Waste Management site

201 Savage Drive, Cambridge, N1T 1S6

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

2. Waterloo Waste Management site

925 Erb Street West, Gate 1, Waterloo, N2J 3Z4 (across from Costco).

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed on Sundays.

Holiday schedule: Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. When these days fall on weekends, sites will be closed on alternate days during the week.

Important Notes

The Region of Waterloo does not offer business waste collection. Local commercial haulers can be contracted to provide garbage, recycling and organics collection.
Only waste produced within Waterloo Region is accepted. Waste from areas outside of Waterloo Region is not accepted.
Our sites are not licensed to receive hazardous waste from industrial or commercial sources. Disposal of hazardous waste in our landfill is a serious offence under Provincial legislation. For disposal procedures check with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Plan ahead. Review our requirements and fee schedule below. We require 24-hour advance notice of waste loads from large building demolition projects.

For additional information on fees and important information to plan your visit, see Waste Management Sites.

Fees Plan Your Visit: Important Notes

How to set up a commercial account

Businesses hauling large amounts of waste to our sites on a regular basis may consider setting up a commercial account with us.

Businesses interested in setting up a landfill credit account must have one (1) year of verifiable use at the Region’s Waste Management Facilities and a minimum of $5,000 per year in tipping fees.

Businesses are welcome to request an Application for Credit form by emailing us. Businesses will be requested to provide a list of vehicle license plates in order to verify one (1) year of facility use and $5,000 per year.

Fees

Below you can find materials accepted, drop off programs and fees.

Fees by type of waste

Waste requiring disposal approval

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. Refer to our Waste Disposal Generator Information guidelines for requirements and process. Then, complete a Waste Disposal Request Form.

For asbestos waste disposal, please refer to the Asbestos Disposal page.

Review Waste Disposal Guidelines Download Waste Disposal Request Form

Ways to reduce business waste

Below are some contacts and information to address frequently-asked questions. Please note that we are providing this list for information only. We do not recommend, endorse, or guarantee the service of the businesses and organizations external to the Region of Waterloo.