The Municipality currently operates 4 municipal sanitary landfills (for the communities of Beardmore, Geraldton, Longlac and Nakina) under the regulating authority of the Ministry of the Environment. 

 

HOURS OF OPERATION

Note: Landfill hours are subject to change in the event of a Statutory Holiday.  Revisions to landfill hours are mailed out annually on your Collection Schedule with your May/June water bill, as well as being available online.
 

May 1 – October 31
Geraldton	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday  -  12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Longlac	Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.      Saturday – 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Nakina	Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday – 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Beardmore	Monday, Friday – 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.    Saturday – 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.           Open Wednesday during the summer 1:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. (Wednesday following the long weekend in May until Wednesday after the long weekend in September)
November 1 – April 30
Geraldton	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday  - 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Longlac	Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.      Saturday – 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Nakina	Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday – 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Beardmore	Monday, Friday – 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.    Saturday – 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

ACCEPTED WASTE
Household waste is accepted at all of the 4 landfill sites in the Municipality.  Other refuse, such as tires, appliances, and metal are accepted at the sanitary landfill sites in Beardmore, Geraldton, Longlac and Nakina only.  Restrictions apply according to the Certificate of Approval issued by the Ministry of the Environment.  Contact the Public Services Department to confirm eligibility of other acceptable materials at 854-1100.

 

LANDFILL TIPPING FEES   effective September 10, 2012 (Motion 12-206)

 

Regular household waste and acceptable construction debris:

 

Greater than 1/2 ton load (ie. trailer)  $25.00

Tandem or Triaxle load                        $85.00

 

Contaminated Soil (with proper certification):

 

Tandem or Triaxle load                       $350.00 (up to 1000 m3)

Tandem or Triaxle load                       $550.00 (over 1000 m3)

 

(fee includes municipal equipment / manpower to manage material on site)

 

COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS

In partnership with the Ontario Electronic Stewardship Program, the Municipality offers recycling depots for designated electronic materials at the Longlac Ward and Geraldton Ward landfill sites.  Eligible materials can also be brought to the Public Works Yard in the Nakina Ward and the Beardmore Ward.  Please do not place electronics at curb-side with household garbage. 

For more information, visit www.dowhatyoucan.ca. 

Refrigerant Materials

Fridges and other appliances containing refrigerant materials will not be accepted at any municipal sanitary landfill (Beardmore, Geraldton, Longlac and Nakina) unless 1) tagged by a licensed technician and certified Freon-free, or 2) tagged with a "Freon-Free" sticker.  These stickers are available at Ward offices for a fee of $55.97. 

Your appliance may qualify for free pickup offered by the Ontario Power Authority.  For more information visit https://saveonenergy.ca/Consumer/Programs/Appliance-Retirement.aspx

Landfill Tipping Fees for tires- Effective December 14, 2009 (Motion 09-292)

Tires	Residents	Business not registered under the Ontario Tire Stewardship Program
Car & Light Truck Tires	No Charge *	$5.00
Tractor Trailer Tires	No Charge *	$23.00
Large Tractor Tires	No Charge *	$340.00

 * Tires collected from Ontario residents are not subject to disposal fees as per the Ontario Tire Stewardship Program.