| 590 Park St W, Durham, Ontario, N0G 1R0 |
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Landfill Sites
The Municipality of West Grey services two landfill sites. Durham Landfill and Bentinck Landfill.
Durham Landfill Hours and Location
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.
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The Municipality of West Grey Landfill accepts the following materials according the fee schedule created under the Fees and Charges Bylaw. All fees are payable at the landfill unless a prior charge account has been set up with the Municipality of West Grey.
The Landfill sites only accept cash at this time, and all Landfill Site fees are tax exempt.
Upon arrival, users will be asked to provide proof of West Grey residency (driver’s license) as the following Waste and Diversion Site services are only available to residents of the Municipality.
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.
The mobile household hazardous waste unit rotates every three months between the Durham and Bentinck Landfills. Please see schedule below for location and dates.
When bringing materials please complete the Household Hazardous Waste Resident Form and provide it to the site attendant.
| Durham Landfill | November 1, 2025 - April 24, 2026 |
| Bentinck Landfill | May 2, 2026 - October 31, 2026 |
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.
- 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
- 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)
Contact Us
Municipality of West Grey
402813 Grey Road 4
Durham, ON N0G 1R0
info@westgrey.com
519-369-2200
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