Nanaimo Garbage Dump Hours: A Comprehensive Guide

The RDN Solid Waste Facilities are open regular business hours, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week, excluding statutory holidays. Both RDN Solid Waste

Hours and Tipping Fees

https://www.rdn.bc.ca/solid-waste-hours-and-rates

Are you searching for accurate information about the garbage dump hours in Nanaimo? Look no further! This comprehensive guide provides all the essential details you need to know, including hours of operation, tipping fees, and accepted materials.

Solid Waste Disposal Facilities in Nanaimo

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) operates two solid waste disposal facilities that serve the Nanaimo area:

  • Regional Landfill (250-722-2044)
  • Church Road Transfer Station (250-248-5254)

Hours of Operation:

Both facilities are open 7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding statutory holidays.

Statutory Holidays (Closed):

  • New Year’s Day
  • Family Day
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Monday
  • Victoria Day
  • Canada Day
  • Labour Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Remembrance Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day

Tipping Fees

Tipping fees vary depending on the type and quantity of waste you are disposing of. Here are some of the most common materials and their associated fees:

Material Tipping Fee
Municipal Solid Waste (0-50kg) $8 flat rate
Municipal Solid Waste (51kg or greater) $140/tonne
Garden Waste (0-100kg) $8 flat rate
Garden Waste (101kg or greater) $55/tonne
Organic Waste (0-50kg) $8 flat rate
Organic Waste (51kg or greater) $110/tonne
Wood Waste (0-50kg) $8 flat rate
Wood Waste (51kg or greater) $260/tonne
Metal (0-500kg) $8 flat rate
Metal (501kg or greater) $55/tonne
Corrugated Cardboard (Residential, 0-50kg) $8 flat rate
Corrugated Cardboard (Residential, 51kg or greater) $55/tonne
Corrugated Cardboard (Commercial, 0-50kg) $20 flat rate
Corrugated Cardboard (Commercial, 51kg or greater) $250/tonne
Miscellaneous Recyclables $8 flat rate
Gypsum (0-50kg) $8 flat rate
Gypsum (51kg or greater) $260/tonne
Controlled Waste (0-50kg) $8 flat rate
Controlled Waste (51kg or greater) $260/tonne
Steel Cable (0-50kg) $25 flat rate
Steel Cable (51kg or greater) $500/tonne
Asbestos (0-50kg) $30 flat rate
Asbestos (51kg or greater) $500/tonne
Roofing Material (0-50kg) $8 flat rate
Roofing Material (51kg or greater) $140/tonne
Bio Solids (0-50kg) $8 flat rate
Bio Solids (51kg or greater) $260/tonne
Grit and Screenings (0-50kg) $8 flat rate
Grit and Screenings (51kg or greater) $260/tonne
International Waste (0-50kg) $50 flat rate
International Waste (51kg or greater) $300/tonne
Pumpings – Paint Filter Test (Passed, 0-50kg) $8 flat rate
Pumpings – Paint Filter Test (Passed, 51kg or greater) $130/tonne
Pumpings – Paint Filter Test (Failed, 0-50kg) $8 flat rate
Pumpings – Paint Filter Test (Failed, 51kg or greater) $260/tonne
Low Density Materials $8 flat rate + $100/m³

Note: These fees are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the RDN website: https://www.rdn.bc.ca/solid-waste-hours-and-rates

Accepted Materials

The RDN facilities accept a wide range of materials, including:

  • Municipal solid waste
  • Garden waste
  • Organic waste
  • Wood waste
  • Metal
  • Corrugated cardboard
  • Miscellaneous recyclables
  • Gypsum
  • Controlled waste
  • Steel cable
  • Asbestos
  • Roofing material
  • Bio solids
  • Grit and screenings
  • International waste
  • Pumpings
  • Low density materials

For a complete list of accepted materials and any restrictions, please refer to the RDN website: https://www.rdn.bc.ca/solid-waste-disposal-facilities

Additional Information

  • Both facilities accept debit, credit, and cash payments.
  • Commercial traffic is given priority at both locations.
  • Please ensure social distancing when interacting with facility staff.
  • For curbside collection schedules and other waste management information, visit the RDN website: https://www.rdn.bc.ca/solid-waste-and-recycling

The RDN Solid Waste Facilities are open regular business hours, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week, excluding statutory holidays. Both RDN Solid Waste

Solid Waste Disposal Facilities

https://www.rdn.bc.ca/solid-waste-disposal-facilities

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