Dryden Garbage Dump Hours: Everything You Need to Know

Are you a resident of Dryden looking for information on garbage dump hours? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the essential details you need to know about waste disposal in Dryden.

Dryden Garbage Dump Locations and Hours

Highway 502 Landfill Site

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• Hours of Operation:
  • Monday to Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • 2023 Holiday Operation Hours:
    • December 23: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    • December 25 & 26: Closed
    • December 27 – 29: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • December 30: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    • January 1: Closed

Acceptable and Unacceptable Items for Disposal

The Highway 502 Landfill Site accepts a wide range of waste materials, including:

Acceptable:

• Standard bags (26 inches by 36 inches)
• Bags larger than the standard bag size
• Bulk rate fee (excluding tires and recyclables)
• Tires (up to 4 passenger tires maximum)
• Mixed Loads (any load of garbage visibly containing recyclable material)
• Industrial, commercial, and institutional recyclable materials delivered to the transfer facility

Unacceptable:

• Brush or yard waste
• Grass
• Pet feces
• Ashes
• Rubbish (e.g., broken furniture or appliances)
• Bags with tampered bag tags

Landfill Disposal Fees

Landfill disposal fees vary depending on the type of waste and the quantity. Here’s a breakdown of the current fees:

Type of Waste	Disposal Fee
Standard bag (26 inches by 36 inches)	$2.50 per bag
Bags larger than the standard bag size	$5.00 per bag
Bulk rate fee (excluding tires and recyclables)	$20.00 minimum fee<br>$115.00 per tonne
Tires	Free disposal for up to 4 passenger tires maximum<br>$4.00 per each additional passenger tire<br>$315.00 per tonne
Mixed Loads (any load of garbage visibly containing recyclable material)	$30.00 minimum charge<br>$172.50 per tonne
Industrial, commercial, and institutional recyclable materials delivered to transfer facility	$105.00 per tonne

Garbage Bag Tags

Garbage bag tags are required for all garbage bags disposed of at the landfill. Tags can be purchased at the following locations:

• City Hall: 30 Van Horne Avenue
• Canadian Tire: 409 Government Street
• IDA Pharmacy: 72 Van Horne Ave, Unit C
• Lotto One: 539 Government Street
• Safeway: 75 Whyte Avenue
• Wilson’s Business Solutions: 32 King Street
• Highway 502 Landfill Site

Effective January 1, 2020, garbage bag tags cost $2.50 per tag or $25.00 per sheet (10 tags per sheet).

Recycling Collection

The City of Dryden also offers curbside recycling collection services. To participate, residents must use designated blue recycle bins or rollout totes. Acceptable recyclable materials include:

• Plastic Containers with a recycling triangle on the bottom containing the number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7
• Steel/tin food cans
• Aluminum beverage cans
• Polycoat (milk cartons, juice cartons, etc.)
• Tetra pak (juice boxes, etc.)
• Newspapers & inserts, flyers, junk mail
• Magazines, phone books, books (with the hard cover removed)
• Shredded paper (in clear plastic bags)
• Household paper and envelopes
• Flattened boxboard (cereal, cracker, tissue, etc.)
• Cardboard egg cartons
• Paper tubes
• Bundled cardboard – 1m x 1m (39” x39”), less than 15 kg (33 lbs)

Unacceptable materials include:

• All glass products
• Aerosol cans
• Propane bottles
• Foam packaging, egg cartons, meat trays, or takeout containers
• Aluminum foil or foil containers
• Scrap metal, hangers
• Plastic bags, packaging
• Cellophane
• Coffee cups
• Facial tissue/paper towel/napkins
• Wrapping paper
• Garbage
• Toys
• Plant pots
• Any hazardous substance (oil, paint thinner, paint, etc.)

Recycling collection is scheduled every other week. Please refer to the City of Dryden’s website or Collection Calendar for specific collection dates.

Yard Waste Collection

The City of Dryden provides curbside yard waste collection services every spring and fall. Brown paper compost bags will be collected free of charge during these times. Yard waste must be placed in brown paper compost bags and cannot contain dirt, gravel, rocks, or wood chips. The maximum weight for each bag is 15 kg.

Household Hazardous Waste

The City of Dryden holds an annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Residents can drop off their household hazardous waste at the Public Works Yard, located at 159 King Street. Acceptable household hazardous waste includes:

• Pesticides, insecticides, herbicides
• Antifreeze
• Furniture polishes and waxes
• Wood preservatives
• Household cleaners
• Toilet and drain cleaners
• Acids
• Car batteries
• Metal polishers and cleaners
• Paint stripper
• Solvents
• Old paint
• Rust remover
• Florescent lights
• Acetylene
• Batteries
• Mercury thermometer
• Hobby chemicals
• Pharmaceuticals
• DDT

Commercial hazardous waste or waste produced from a Commercial or Industrial Business will not be accepted.

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is advertised on the City’s website and Facebook page.

Conclusion

This comprehensive guide provides all the essential information you need to know about garbage dump hours and waste disposal in Dryden. By following these guidelines, you can ensure proper waste management and contribute to the cleanliness and environmental sustainability of our community.