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![](/_layouts/15/images/spcommon.png?rev=44) Skip to main page content ![Chatham-Kent Home](/_catalogs/masterpage/refreshCK/CK.Logo_no.tag.jpg) [email protected] | 519-360-1998 * Chatham-KentCurrently selected + Apply, Pay & Report - Grants & Funding * Together CK Municipal Grant * Core Grant Funding * Councillor Ward Funding Program * Public Art Funding * Gleaning Project Grant - Jobs * About Our Corporation * Municipal Career Opportunities * A Career with Chatham-Kent * How to Apply * Emergency Services Recruitment * Hiring Process * Student Job Opportunities - Licences * Business Licence * Consumer Fireworks Licence * Dog Licence * Door-to-Door Salesperson Licence * Golf Cart Pilot Project * Kennel Licence * Liquor Licence * Lottery Licence * Marriage Licence * Rental Renovation Licence * Short-Term Dwelling Rentals * Vehicle for Hire - Permits * Building Permit * Demolition Permit * Moving Permit * Open Burn Permit * Parking Permit * Pool Enclosure Permit * Public Works Permit * Septic Permit * Sewer Connection Permit * Sign Permit - Registrations * Birth Registrations * Death Registrations - Hosting Local Events * How to Get Started - Pay Tickets - CK Cools + Business & Growth - Building & Construction * Zoning * Building Permits * Before you Dig * Property Surveys * Additional Dwelling Units - Development Charges * Municipal Building Development Charges * Water & Wastewater Development Charges - Economic Development - RFPs, Bids & Tenders - Planning & Development * Planning Applications and Fees * Development Review Process * Development Standards * Site Plan Control * Comprehensive Zoning By-Law * Chatham-Kent Official Plan * Community Improvement Plan * Planning Notices * Heritage Conservation - Advertising & Sponsorship * Advertising * Sponsorship & Naming Rights * Donations - Filming Locally * Filming Locally in CK * Residents & Business Owners * Film Permit * Plan Your Shoot * Traffic Rules & Road Closure Permit * Special Effects Filming * Filming Guidelines - Municipal Affordable Housing Development * Affordable Housing Builds * Housing Needs Assessment * Affordable Housing SEED Funding * Strategic Housing Action Plan + Community & Family - Child Care * Finding Child Care * Help Paying for Child Care * Special Needs Services * Information for Operators * Inclusion Support Services - Children & Youth * A.L.L. 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Tire Disposal We are temporarily unable to accept tires at the Wallaceburg, Harwich, and Dover Waste Depots. Residents may continue to bring tires to the remaining Waste Depots; however, a limit of four (4) tires per household per day applies. --- Waste Depot Permit Renewal Residents living in rural areas who do not receive municipal curbside garbage collection are invited to renew their Waste Depot Permits. Permit renewal is free of charge. Starting November 10, permits can be renewed at any Municipal Service Center across Chatham-Kent. **What to Bring** * Two current permits * Photo identification showing your residential address There is no formal deadline to renew; however, residents are encouraged to complete the renewal prior to their first visit in 2026 to ensure uninterrupted access to Waste Depots. For additional details, please refer to the Waste Depot Access Program section below. --- ### Camden Waste Depot * Address: 12187 Splinter Line * Hours:Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm --- ### Chatham Township Waste Depot * Address: 9753 Darrell Line * Hours: Wednesday & Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm --- ### Dover Waste Depot * Address: 25280 Big Pointe Road * Hours: Wednesday & Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm --- ### Harwich Waste Depot * Address: 21633 Communication Road * Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm --- ### Howard Waste Depot * Address: 12923 Magnavilla Line * Hours: Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm --- ### Orford Waste Depot * Address: 20908 Hetherington Road * Hours: Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm --- ### Tilbury East Waste Depot * Address: 22362 Depot Road * Hours: Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm --- ### Wallaceburg Waste Depot * Address: 505 Water St. * Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm --- ## Accepted Waste Items Acceptable items vary from one waste depot to another. Please refer to the acceptable items list for information on the services available at each waste depot. Waste Depots Acceptable Waste Items List **\*For details and limits see** **Operating Procedures section below.** --- ## Excess Waste/Fees Residents with excess garbage or building materials can deliver items to the Harwich and Wallaceburg Waste Depots. Fees apply, with a limit of 5 cubic meters per visit: * At Harwich: $2.00 per bag or a minimum of $25 per ½ cubic meter * At Wallaceburg: Minimum charge of $25 for anything less than 230 kg, with a rate of $111 per ton for all excess waste, including building materials and construction waste The operator on site is responsible for determining the exact fee to be charged and may refuse any or all construction/renovation waste. The Ridge Landfill, a privately owned landfill, will also accept excess waste. **Fees do apply**. Note: Railroad ties require Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) testing and approval through the Special Waste Tool before disposal at Ridge Landfill.**** --- Need to report a problem at one of our waste depots? Create a Service Request online anytime! Report a Problem --- ## Waste Depot Access Program and Operating Procedures Photo Gallery URL ## Helpful Links * Waste Managment Facilities By-Law Home Menu Close Search Cancel © Copyright 2020 Municipality of Chatham-Kent All Rights Reserved ![Chatham-Kent Website](/visitck/_catalogs/masterpage/visitck/CK_logo_white_web.png) Legal Information | Privacy | Accessibility Land Acknowledgment | Change Text Size |