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# Landfill
## Landfill Hours of Operation and Location
The Bonfield Municipal Landfill is located at: 185 Bluesea Rd, Bonfield, ON P0H 1E0
| Day | Time |
| --- | --- |
| Wednesdays (April 1st to October 16th) | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
| Saturdays | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
## Landfill Guidelines
* All vehicles must stop for the landfill attendant.
* All users must present their landfill pass.
* Violence, threats, use of profane language or illegal conduct will not be tolerated.
* Review the Landfill Map to learn where materials should be placed.
* Check out the Landfill and Recycling Guide for information on what items are accepted.
* Landfill Tipping Fees Bylaw 2024-23 Tipping Fees
* Have questions? Contact the Public Works Department at 705-776-2659
## Learn about Recycling
* Visit our Recycling page for information regarding recycling in Bonfield
## Which materials are accepted at the landfill?
Acceptable Tires
The Tires Regulation (0. Reg 225/18) under the Resource and Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 designates Tires under Ontario's individual producer responsibility regulatory framework:
Accepted on or off rims, up to ten (10) Tires maximum per day:
* Passenger and light truck Tires
* Medium truck Tires
* Industrial Tires
* Small off-road Tires
* Medium off the road Tires
* Agricultural Tires
Acceptable Materials: Yard Waste/Burn Pile
* Leaves
* Pine needles
* Twigs
* Sticks
* Shrubs
* Bushes
* Vines
* Yard and garden trimmings
* Garden Refuse
* Fallen fruit from trees
* Tree trimmings
* Clean wood and lumber free of paint and nails
Unacceptable Materials: Yard Waste/Burn Pile
* Yard Waste in plastic bags
* Large boulders
* Tree stumps
* Hazardous Waste
Clothing Donations and LCBO Returns
**LCBO Bottle Returns:** We ACCEPT ALL LCBO returns.
They don't get recycled with the regular recycling. All empties get returned and the funds go towards Bonfield's Parks & Recreation!
**Clothing donations:** of clean and gently used clothes to the Bonfield Family Life Center, located at: 408 Gagnon St, Bonfield, ON.
If you have used clothing that you want to dispose of, donating is a great option. In fact, donating your clothes is the most socially responsible and environmentally friendly choice for disposal!
Items Containing Refrigerants
We ACCEPT items containing refrigerants.
* Fridge, mini fridge, chest freezer
* AC unit, water cooler
Please bring assistance to unload large items.
Please notify the front attendant if you have an item containing or used to contain refrigerant.
There is a $40.00 charge per untagged item.
The charge covers the cost to have the item properly drained of its refrigerant and tagged. If the item has had its refrigerant leaked, it is still a $40.00 charge as it still needs to be inspected and tagged.
If the item has already been tagged, it's a $20.00 charge. Staff must be able to see the tag.
Please place these items separate from the scrap metal pile, in their designated area.
Yard Clean Ups
Need to know what's accepted? Check out our Yard Clean Up Guide
## Frequently Asked Questions
How many bags am I entitled to?
Residential/Farm: 104 bags per year
Vacant Land: 16 bags per year
Commercial and Industrial: 200 bags per year
Residents exceeding their bag limit shall be charged at the rate of $2.00 per bag.
When does my landfill pass renew?
Landfill passes will be reloaded with the allotted number of bags on January 1 each year. Unused bags do not carry over to the following year.
How do I get a replacement card?
You can contact the Township Office at 705-776-2641, for assistance. There is a $25 fee for a replacement card, and the remaining bags indicated in the Township's database, will be transferred to the new card.
What types of bags are suitiable for garbage?
Garbage is to be disposed of in a clear or transparent plastic bag where contents are visible to landfill attendants.
One small opaque 25 liter bag may be used per week for washroom garbage for personal sanitary items.
What are the rules for landlords and tenants?
A landfill card is issued to the property owner for each apartment within a multi-unit building. Landlords must contact the Township Office to obtain a landfill card for their tenant.
What are the rules for contractors?
A contractor who is using the landfill on behalf of the assessed owner must complete a Contractor Authorization Application. The permit is available at the Public Works Department Office as well as the Township Office.
Tipping Fees shall be the responsibility of the Contractor Permit holder.
Can I dispose of large appliances?
Yes, you can dispose of large appliances at the landfill. Appliances containing Chlorofluorocarbon (CFCs, also known as Freon) are subject to an additional tipping fee of $20 for the removal of the CFCs.
Bylaw 2024-23
Is there garbage pick up?
While the Township itself does not offer garbage pickup, residents may reach out to Patricia Bainbridge at 705-978-3059 or [email protected] for details on garbage pick up.
## Landfill Tipping Fees
Contaminated Loads
| | |
| --- | --- |
| Asbestos | $850.00 |
| Tandem truck | $400.00 |
| Tri-axle truck | $600.00 |
| Semi-dump truck | $800.00 |
Bylaw 2024-23 Tipping Fees
Tipping Fees for Household Waste
| | |
| --- | --- |
| Per clear bag over limit | $2.00/bag |
| Replacement Landfill Card | $25.00 |
| Boulter / Olrig Township Users | 100.00 / year |
Bylaw 2024-23 Tipping Fees
Tipping Fees for Non-Household Waste
(Mixed loads will not be accepted and must be sorted.)
| | |
| --- | --- |
| Car | $15.00/load |
| ½ ton truck or van | $30.00/load |
| Personal Utility trailer - single axle | $20.00/load |
| Personal Utility trailer - tandem axle | $40.00/load |
| Commercial trailer - single axle | $75.00/load |
| Commercial trailer - tandem axle | $125.00/load |
| Single axle dump truck | $75.00/load |
| Tandem truck | $125.00/load |
| Tri-axle truck | $150.00/load |
| Semi-dump truck | $175.00/load |
| Waste containers | $25.00/yard |
| Furniture & mattresses | $20.00/each |
| Large appliances (tagged where necessary) | $20.00/each |
| Clean Fill and Brush | Free |
| Shingles - 5 ton dump trailer and under | $150.00 |
| Unsorted loads - additional charge | $40.00/load |
| Watercraft | $10.00/foot |
| Items containing or used to contain freon (fridge, freezer, conditioner etc) | $40.00 ($20.00 if already tagged. Must show proof of tag on unit.) |
Bylaw 2024-23 Tipping Fees
Other Fees
| | |
| --- | --- |
| To open gate Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. when site is not open, excluding Stat Holidays. | $75.00 |
| To open gate after hours, excluding Sundays and Stat Holidays. | $150.00 |
| Additional hourly charge for covered solid waste. See Bylaw 2024-23 for details. | $100.00/hr |
| Minimum invoicing charge for businesses and contractors | $30.00 |
Bylaw 2024-23 Tipping Fees
Reporting
Landfill Reporting
* 2025 Annual Water Quality Summary Report
* Bonfield Waste Disposal Site 2026 Inspection with Photolog MOE Jan 2026
* Managers Report - MECP Landfill Inspection - February 9th 2026
Contact Us
**Township of Bonfield**
365 Highway 531, Bonfield ON P0H 1E0
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Phone 705-776-2641
Public Works 705-776-2659
Bonfield Medical Center 705-776-3655
Bonfield Public Library 705-776-2396
Email [email protected]
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