Location & Hours of Operation
Location
The City of Regina’s Landfill is located on Fleet Street, north of McDonald Street in the city’s northeast quadrant.
Winter Hours
Effective November 3, 2024
Open: Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed: Sundays
Reminder: Entry gates close at 4:45 p.m. to allow vehicles to dispose of loads and exit by closing time.
Summer Hours
The effective date will be posted before Spring 2025.
Open: Seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Reminder: Entry gates close at 6:45 p.m. to allow vehicles to dispose of loads and exit by closing time.
Acceptable Materials & Fees
The Landfill accepts a range of materials, including commercial and resident waste, some special wastes (with appropriate permits), soil materials from excavations and recoverable materials such as concrete, asphalt and appliances. Below is a table of the applicable landfill fees. The Landfill accepts cash, debit, Visa and MasterCard. All commercial customers disposing of waste must follow the Landfill Tipping Area Policy.
Please ensure the garbage you are taking to the Landfill is properly secured and tarped, or you may be fined $50 according to the Clean Property Bylaw.
Large volume customers may qualify for a charge account. Users will need to complete the Landfill Site Use Application Form and Application for Credit. If credit is approved, customers receive monthly invoices showing site usage. Credit terms are detailed on the application. Application for credit does not guarantee credit approval.
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Requires |
Quality Requirements |
2024 Costs (effective Jan. 1, 2024) |
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Animal Carcass |
No |
This is for individual large animals. We do not accept slaughterhouse remains. |
Place in your green cart |
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Asbestos |
Yes |
More information on asbestos. |
$350/load + $95 per tonne |
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Asphalt (clean) |
No |
No garbage. Less than 20 per cent clay, dirt and gravel. Loads mixed with garbage will be charged $95 per tonne. |
No charge |
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Concrete (clean) |
No |
No garbage. No detached rebar/steel. Less than 20 per cent clay, dirt and gravel. Reinforcing steel maximum 38 millimetre diameter (1.5 inches). Exposed reinforcing steel less than 600 millimetre (2 feet). Any size slabs with maximum 600 millimetre (2 feet) beam thickness. |
No charge |
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Crushed granite |
No |
Pieces must be no larger than 12 inches x 12 inches (1 foot x 1 foot). Any loads with large pieces will be charged $95 per tonne. |
No charge |
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Dirt (clean fill) |
No |
No foreign material. Lumps less than 600 millimetre (2 feet) in size. Sod less than 150 millimetre (6 inches) in size up to 5 per cent of the load. |
No charge |
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Dirt (potentially contaminated) |
Yes |
Dirt from contaminated or potentially contaminated sites. Or dirt that has been identified to have characteristics of contamination. Requires permit and analytical before being brought to the landfill. |
No charge if accepted |
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Materials requiring special handling* |
No |
Acceptable materials include cables, frost/chain link fencing, loose dust, grain, commercial vacuum vehicles, bulky waste and other materials as determined by the Manager of Landfill Operations. Contact 306-777-7000 to speak with the Landfill to determine acceptance and disposal times. |
$50 to $250 surcharge per load plus tonnage rate of $95 per tonne |
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Other materials requiring special waste permit |
Yes |
Noxious loads, inoculated grain, materials that may contain hazardous waste and other materials deemed as special waste. These loads may require analytical and/or Safety Data Sheets be submitted before approval. |
$50 to $250 surcharge per load plus tonnage rate of $95 per tonne |
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Refrigerant removal |
No |
Ex. refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water coolers and dehumidifiers. $10 refrigerant removal fee. This service is available only to residential loads. Commercial quantities of refrigerant containing items will not be accepted. Large commercial appliances (e.g. industrial sized freezers) will not be accepted. *Refrigerators and freezers must be empty. |
$10 per item + standard waste rate |
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Scrap Metal |
No |
Acceptable waste material (special handling charges may apply, see above) |
$95 per tonne |
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Shingles |
No |
Acceptable waste material |
$95 per tonne |
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Standard Waste (municipal garbage and rubble) |
No |
Small Load Rate: Vehicles with 200 kg or less of standard waste Vehicles over 200 kg of standard waste calculated at $95/tonne |
$10 per load $95 per tonne (prorated) |
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Wet loads |
No |
Liquids or water not accepted |
Not accepted |
White Metal Goods Recycling
Stoves, fridges, ovens and other scrap metal are recycled at the City’s Landfill through the White Metal Goods and Scrap Metal Program. Freon gas is extracted from refrigerators, freezers, etc. and the scrap metal is sold to a local company. Annually, the White Metal Goods Recycling program has recycled over 1,000 tonnes of material.
Special Waste Disposal
The City of Regina requires a Special Waste Disposal Permit to accompany all types of Special Waste including asbestos, potentially contaminated soil, animal carcasses or other materials deemed as such.
The Landfill accepts asbestos and other special waste material during the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, weather permitting, unless otherwise arranged with the Landfill Operations staff.
Permit Application and Process
The City of Regina reserves the right to limit or refuse the acceptance of any Special Waste.
- Complete the Special Waste Disposal Permit Application and email it to specialwaste@regina.ca. Note: Each asbestos location will require its own application form.
- You will be contacted within two business days regarding your application.
- Once the application has been approved, the customer must contact the Landfill in order to schedule delivery of the asbestos (notice must be given at least 24 hours prior to delivery).
- Provide two copies of the approved Permit to the hauler. The hauler will retain one copy for their records and the other will be provided to the Scale Attendant at the Landfill. Both copies must be signed by the driver.
- The driver must have a signed valid copy of the approved Special Waste Disposal Permit with them when disposing of special waste at the Landfill.
An approved Special Waste Disposal Permit does not meet the requirements for a shipping manifest in accordance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Where required, by provincial or federal legislation, manifests and shipping documents must be completed separately.
For more information, refer to The Hazardous Substances and Waste Dangerous Goods Regulations and The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulation.
Fees (effective Jan. 1, 2024)
- Asbestos: $350/load + $95/tonne
- All other Special Waste: $250/load + $95/tonne
Delivery/Disposal
Asbestos and other special waste materials must be secured and handled in accordance with all applicable current regulations and policies.
The asbestos waste load must be free of all garbage and other waste or it will be rejected. All loads are subject to inspection.
The customer is responsible for the transportation and offloading of the special waste. The unloading of asbestos shall only take place in the presence and under the direction of a Landfill Operator to ensure that no loose asbestos or broken bags are unloaded and no airborne particulate are generated.
If the wind speed is greater than 20 km/hr and/or other inclement weather conditions exist, the Landfill Operations staff has the right to refuse delivery due to unsafe disposal conditions. Please follow all instructions of the Landfill Operations staff while disposing of special waste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can asbestos be disposed of at the Landfill?
Yes, however a special waste permit must first be acquired. Please follow the steps above to dispose of asbestos at the Landfill.
Can a customer mix garbage/regular waste in with an asbestos load?
No, the asbestos waste load must be free of all garbage and other waste or it will be rejected. All loads are subject to inspection.
How should asbestos be contained/wrapped/bagged for disposal at the Landfill?
Failure to comply with these practices will result in an asbestos load being rejected:
- Friable Asbestos Waste – Friable asbestos waste must be double bagged in yellow, six millimetres thick asbestos bags. Friable asbestos bags must be clearly labelled stating “asbestos”. Asbestos disposal techniques must reduce or eliminate air pockets to avoid becoming a “popping” hazard when using the above mentioned bags. Asbestos containing bags should not exceed 35 inches in width and 50 inches in length. It is recommended that friable asbestos be wetted before being double bagged.
- Non-Friable Asbestos – Non-friable asbestos waste materials must be encapsulated in wet soil/dirt prior to being wrapped in 6 millimetres thick poly, secured and labelled clearly stating “asbestos.” Asbestos pipe insulation or pipe must have the broken ends sealed in plastic and must be clearly labelled stating “asbestos” and encapsulated in wet soil/dirt; any small pieces (fragments) must be double bagged in 6 millimetre thick yellow bags.
Sealed drums are not acceptable asbestos waste containers. For more information on how to accommodate abnormal loads, contact specialwaste@regina.ca.
How long will it take for a Special Waste Disposal Permit application to be processed?
All applications will be reviewed within two business days. Following approval the applicant must contact Landfill Operations and set up a disposal time. Disposal times are subject to weather and operations availability.
How long is my Special Waste Disposal Permit valid for?
Once a customer has received an approved Special Waste Disposal Permit, it is valid for two weeks from the approval date. Any time the material type changes (friable asbestos to non-friable asbestos) or the source changes a new permit is required.
Can my application be denied?
Yes, if a customer’s permit is denied it will be accompanied with the reason for denial. It is important to note that the City of Regina reserves the right to limit or refuse the acceptance of asbestos and other special wastes. Contact specialwaste@regina.ca regarding any denial inquiries.
What are the reasons that an asbestos load may be rejected?
- There are two main reasons for the rejection of an asbestos load:
The asbestos waste load does not comply with provincial regulations and/or the City of Regina Landfill’s Special Waste Disposal Permit (i.e. garbage or regular waste in the load, improperly bagged asbestos, bags are not labelled, etc.). - The weather is unsafe to dispose asbestos (i.e. high winds).
What happens if my load is rejected at the Landfill?
If an asbestos load is rejected for issues arising from an unacceptable load, the approved permit will be void. Correct the issue and then contact specialwaste@regina.ca for further instructions and/or to re-apply for another permit. The customer must go through the Special Waste Disposal Permit process again.
If the load is rejected due to weather conditions, the Landfill staff may re-schedule disposal with the customer once they have been informed of the load rejection. If the Landfill has not re-scheduled a time, the customer must contact the Landfill by phone to re-schedule disposal. You will not need to re-apply for a permit after a rejection due to weather conditions unless your permit has expired.
Why does the Landfill require a customer to provide at least 24-hour notice/call back prior to disposing of asbestos?
Due to asbestos posing a hazard to human health, it is dependent on weather conditions, disposal site conditions and available qualified Landfill operators. Therefore, asbestos disposal must be scheduled with the Landfill and a 24-hour notice of disposal must be given in order for the Landfill to prepare the asbestos disposal site and to ensure the safety of all persons involved in the disposal process.
How should a customer transport their asbestos load?
It is the customer’s responsibility to transport and offload asbestos waste to and at the Landfill.
Are there any (other) safety protocols that a customer should follow?
Due to safety risks all customers must wear high visibility vests, hard hats and steel-toed safety boots when depositing asbestos at the Landfill.
Analytical Requirements
Potentially Contaminated Soil
The Landfill does not accept contaminated soil. Test results confirming the material is not contaminated are required. The minimum tests required are leachable metals, total hydrocarbons (F1-F4), total benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEX), pH, flashpoint, arsenic (inorganic), chloride, hexavalent chromium, mercury (inorganic), polychlorinated biphenyls, total chromium and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Test results must be from a Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation (CALA) accredited laboratory and submitted in pdf format. One sample must be taken every 500 cubic metres of soil.
The following information must be provided with the test results:
- Site origin with current and historical land use
- Soil texture (fine or coarse grained)
- Potential regulated substances present within the soil
- Sampling method
- Volume of waste (m³)
If you are unsure if your special waste requires lab results or Safety Data Sheet submission, please contact specialwaste@regina.ca. Only two renewal permits will be approved for the submitted lab test results. After that time frame, new test results will be required.
