Lethbridge Dump Hours: Everything You Need to Know

If you’re looking to dispose of waste or recyclables in Lethbridge, you’ll need to know the hours of operation for the city’s dump and drop-off depots. Here’s a quick guide to help you plan your trip:

Lethbridge Waste & Recycling Centre (Landfill)

• Address: 3201 Stafford Dr N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 5E2
• Phone: (403) 320-2831
• Hours of Operation:
  • Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Drop-off Depots

The City of Lethbridge provides three drop-off depots for residents to dispose of recyclables and yard waste. The depots are located at the following addresses:

• West Depot: 296 Bridge Dr. W, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4L9
• North Depot: 2200 Stafford Dr. N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 5E2
• South Depot: 2665 28 Ave. S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 7J6

Hours of Operation:

• Recycling Stations: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Yard Waste Areas: Closed for the season

What Materials Are Accepted?

The Lethbridge Waste & Recycling Centre accepts a wide range of materials, including:

• Garbage
• Recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass)
• Yard waste
• Household hazardous waste
• E-waste
• Paint
• Oil

The drop-off depots accept the following materials:

• Recycling Stations:
  • Cardboard
  • Bagged shredded paper
  • Glass
  • Bagged plastic bags
  • Paper
  • Aluminum and tin cans and foil
  • Plastics with a number 1 through 7 recycling symbol
• Yard Waste Areas:
  • Branches (max. 6’ in length, 8″ in diameter; no elm tree prunings)
  • Leaves
  • Clean pumpkins (not painted)
  • Grass
  • Garden trimmings (including weeds)
  • Fallen fruit (removed from tree branches)

What Materials Are Not Accepted?

The Lethbridge Waste & Recycling Centre does not accept the following materials:

• Radioactive waste
• Explosives
• Medical waste
• Asbestos
• Tires
• Batteries

The drop-off depots do not accept the following materials:

• Recycling Stations:
  • Dirty cardboard (ex. pizza boxes)
  • Aluminum foil
  • Styrofoam (even if it has a recycling symbol) 
  • Wet or dirty paper (ex. paper drink cups)
  • Dirty glass
  • Light bulb, porcelain or ceramics
  • Household hazardous waste (HHW)
• Yard Waste Areas:
  • Branches greater than 8 inches in diameter
  • Elm tree prunings*
  • Loose loads of leaves and grass
  • Loads containing garbage
  • Commercial vehicles
  • Roots balls and stumps
  • Lumber and fence posts
  • Branches longer than 6 feet
  • Sod and dirt
  • Oversized bags larger than 30 gallons
  • Dumped loads or hydraulic trailers
  • Materials from eaves trough cleaning
  • Mixed loads

Fees

There is a fee for disposing of garbage at the Lethbridge Waste & Recycling Centre. The fee is based on the weight of the garbage.

There is no fee for disposing of recyclables or yard waste at the drop-off depots.

Additional Information

• The Lethbridge Waste & Recycling Centre is a self-serve facility.
• The drop-off depots are also self-serve facilities.
• Please sort your materials before you arrive at the dump or drop-off depot.
• Please be respectful of other users and staff.

For more information, please visit the City of Lethbridge website:

• Lethbridge Waste & Recycling Centre
• Drop-off Depots