Landfill Sites

The Municipality of West Grey services two landfill sites. Durham Landfill and Bentinck Landfill.

Landfill sites only accept cash at this time, and all landfill site fees are tax exempt. Please note that the landfill no longer accepts $100 bills as a form of payment. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Upon arrival, users will be asked to provide proof of West Grey residency as landfill site services are only available to residents of the municipality. If you are a contractor completing work on behalf of a West Grey Resident you must complete the Contractor Authorization Form prior to your arrival at the landfill site:

Contractor Waste Authorization Form

Materials Accepted and Fees

Both Durham and Bentinck Sites

Sorted garbage (contains no evidence of items that can be sorted in WG recycling programs) up to 70 KG
Unsorted garbage (contains evidence of items that can be sorted in WG recycling programs) up to 70 KG
Appliances (no refrigerant)
Certified Weight

Bentinck Site Only

Household waste (sorted/non recyclables)
Household waste (unsorted/contains recyclables)
Mattress or box spring (per piece)
Drywall
Shingles
Wood
Brush (greater than 10cm diameter)
Bulky items (furniture included)
Appliances (with refrigerant)
After hours requests (per visit)

For a complete list of fees associated with accepted materials, please review the fees and charges bylaw on the Bylaws and Policies page.

Durham Landfill Hours and Location

590 Park St W, Durham, Ontario, N0G 1R0	Thursday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Items NOT subject to fee	Blue Box recycling Cardboard Scrap Metal Tires (on and off rims) there is a disposal limit of 10 tires per drop-off Electronic waste Batteries Light bulbs and tubes Styrofoam Textiles Leaves and grass Brush (less than 10cm in diameter)
Items NOT accepted at landfill	Unidentified waste Rocks, concrete, bricks and blocks Soil and gravel Stumps Fencing where wire is attached to wood. These items must be separated and wire must be cut and bundled. Hot loads (smoldering wood or ashes) Ammunition, flares and explosives. Please contact the West Grey Police Service to dispose of ammunition, explosives or flares. Do not take items to the police station. Call 519-371-6911 and police will assist you.

Bentinck Landfill Hours and Location

114079 Grey Road 3, Elmwood, ON N0G 1S0

Wednesday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Items NOT subject to fee

Blue Box recycling
Cardboard
Scrap Metal
Tires (on and off rims) there is a disposal limit of 10 tires per drop-off
Electronic waste
Batteries
Light bulbs and tubes
Styrofoam
Textiles
Leaves and grass
- Brush (less than 10cm in diameter)

Items NOT accepted at landfill

Unidentified waste
Rocks, concrete, bricks and blocks
Soil and gravel
Stumps
Fencing where wire is attached to wood. These items must be separated and wire must be cut and bundled.
Hot loads (smoldering wood or ashes)
Ammunition, flares and explosives.

Please contact the West Grey Police Service to dispose of ammunition, explosives or flares. Do not take items to the police station. Call 519-371-6911 and police will assist you.

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste is any household item that is labelled corrosive, flammable, poisonous or explosive. These items are often harmful to the environment and should be disposed of safely; they should never be placed in waste or recycling bins.

When bringing materials please complete the Household Hazardous Waste Resident Form and provide it to the site attendant.

Hazardous Waste Unit Schedule

Hazardous Waste is located at the Durham Landfill until further notice. The Hazardous Waste Unit closes at 4:30 p.m.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program

Materials will be accepted from West Grey residents only. Residents will be asked for proof of address before they drop off materials.
All residents must complete the Household Hazardous Waste Resident Form and provide it to the site attendant.
All materials must be clearly labeled and in securely sealed containers.
There is a material limit of 20 litres per container and 50 litres per visit.
Staff will stop receiving household hazardous waste materials half an hour before closing to allow attendants sufficient time to properly package materials and close the bin.
Empty dry metal paint cans with lids removed are accepted into the scrap metal pile at the Bentinck and Durham landfills. Empty dry plastic and metal combination cans with lids off are considered garbage.
If you are only looking to dispose of paint cans please note that paint cans can also be taken to RONA during their regular business hours.
For large loads or business inquiries please contact the Public Works department.

Acceptable Materials

Aerosol cans (full or partially full)
Antifreeze
Batteries
Bleach
Brake fluid
Cosmetics and beauty products
Detergents
Disinfectants
Fertilizers
Fire Extinguishers
Gasoline (containers brought to the depot will not be returned)
Fluorescent tubes and CFL bulbs (broken ones are not accepted)
Glues and adhesives
Household cleaners (includes oven, drain, floor, glass and toilet cleaners)
Hydrogen peroxide
Mercury containing items
Mildew remover
Mothballs
Motor oil
Oil filters
Paints (liquid and solid)
Paint thinner and varnish remover
Pesticides, insecticides and herbicides
Pool chemicals
Propane tanks
Solvents
Pharmaceuticals
Prescription medicines
Waxes
Windshield washer fluid

Unaccepted Materials

Infectious or medical wastes (old syringes)
Materials containing PCBs (e.g. fluorescent light ballasts)
Broken or leaking containers
Unidentified wastes
Empty containers, recycling and garbage
Empty paint cans
Material generated by farms, industrial, commercial and institutional sources
Radioactive wastes (e.g. smoke detectors)