Fewster Dump Hours

Fewster Dump Hours: A Comprehensive Guide for Waste Disposal

If you’re a resident of Mississauga, Brampton, or Caledon, the Fewster Dump is an essential resource for responsible waste disposal. This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to know about Fewster Dump hours, acceptable items, fees, and more.

Fewster Dump Hours

Monday – Sunday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Evening Hours (May to September only): Thursday until 8:00 PM

Holiday Closures:

• Family Day
• Good Friday
• Easter Sunday
• Easter Monday
• Victoria Day
• Canada Day
• Civic Holiday
• Labour Day
• National Truth and Reconciliation Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Remembrance Day
• Christmas Eve (Open 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
• Christmas Day
• Boxing Day
• New Year’s Eve (Open 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
• New Year’s Day

Acceptable Items

The Fewster Dump accepts a wide range of items for disposal, including:

• Household hazardous waste: Batteries, paint, pesticides, motor oil, and more.
• Recyclable materials: Paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, and glass.
• Reusable items: Clothing, furniture, and appliances.
• Other acceptable items (fees apply):
  • Garbage
  • Residential yard waste
  • Clean fill (soil, sod, topsoil, clay, sand)
  • Construction, renovation, and demolition material (insulation must be double-bagged. Asbestos is NOT accepted)

Fees

There is a minimum fee of $6 for loads of chargeable items. Anything over the $6 load will be charged at 12.8 cents per kg.

Dedicated loads of recycling, metals, electronics, and appliances are accepted for free.

Drop-off Guidelines

To ensure a safe and efficient experience at the Fewster Dump, please follow these guidelines:

• All waste and recyclables taken to the dump must originate in Peel.
• Ensure that children under 12 stay in the vehicle while you’re unloading your waste items.
• Properly secure your loads.
• Dispose of your materials in the appropriate bin.
• Do not stand on walls or guardrails while unloading waste items.
• Be careful when throwing waste into bins.
• Do not scavenge.

Proof of Residence

For residents, acceptable documents providing proof of residence include:

• A driver’s license
• A water, gas, or electricity bill
• An internet or phone bill
• Your municipal tax bill
• A lease agreement (valid up to a year)

For small businesses, an original signed letter on company letterhead.
For contractors, a signed contract or work order with a Peel address referencing the company vehicle.

Acceptable and Unacceptable Transport Vehicles

Vehicles accessing the Fewster Dump must meet certain requirements.

Acceptable vehicles:

• Cars, vans, and pick-up trucks.
• Vehicles with trailers (maximum 12 m (40 ft) long).
• Box trucks and cube vans (maximum 5 m (16 ft) long).
• Vehicles with a total gross weight less than 5 tonnes (combined weight of vehicle and load).

Unacceptable vehicles:

• Dump trucks
• Stake trucks
• Roll-off trucks
• Garbage packer trucks
• Tractor trailers
• Any vehicle heavier than 5 tonnes (gross weight)

Additional Information

• For health and safety reasons, the Fewster Dump cannot accept walk-ins, bicycle traffic, or e-bikes on the platform.
• You may walk or ride a bike to drop off items at the Reuse or Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) areas of the Fewster Dump.
• Backyard composters are sold from April to June at the Fewster Dump (while quantities last).
• Confidential paper shredding events are held at the Fewster Dump on designated days throughout the year.

For more information, please visit the Peel Region website.