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LANDFILL POLICY - CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NIPIGON REVISED November 27, 2025
TOWNSHIP OF NIPIGON
LANDFILL POLICY as per By Law No. 1990
A. SCHEDULE OF LANDFILL SITE TIPPING FEES
i.
Nipigon residents/property users do not pay tipping fees for regular household
garbage, including tires and metal.
ii.
Non-regular garbage requires payment of fees as outlined below i.e. construction
waste materials
iii.
That all materials/refuse will not be accepted from Non-Residents as per By Law No.
1990 section 4 of Schedule "C"
iv.
User Fee for other refuse is as follows and based on load size.
LOAD SIZE OF TRUCK
RESIDENT RATE
Half Loads
$10.00
½ ton or Small Truck
$20.00
¾ to 1 Ton Vehicle
$25.00
Commercial ½ Ton or less
$60.00
Commercial ¾ Ton or less
$70.00
3 Ton Single Axle Vehicle
$100.00
Tandem, Tri Axle or Large Trailer
$200.00
End Dump - Tractor Trailer
$250.00
Tandem or Tri Axle Spoiled Fill (with certificate)
$800.00
Special Open
$75.00
Scrap Vehicle
$100.00
Asbestos (per cubic yard)
$60.00 cu/yd + labour cost
Per Fridge/Freezer (with freon removed)
$50.00 /per
Hazardous Waste (Various sizes/types)
As set by Council
resolution
v.
2 WEEK SPRING CLEAN UP
All materials (householders shall securely tie all newspapers, magazines, cardboard
cartons, and branches in compact bundles weighing not more than 50 (fifty) pounds
in weight. Branches must be no longer than 4 feet, picked up by Public Works Crew,
and free of charge if delivered by owner.
vi.
1 WEEK FALL CLEAN UP
Landfill site tipping fees are waived if delivered by the owner. Pick-up is not
available.
LANDFILL POLICY - CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NIPIGON REVISED November 27, 2025
NOTE: The cost of bulldozer and/or backhoe will be charged in addition if the
capacity of the load requires pushing.
B. LANDFILL SITE OPERATION
SCHEDULE OF HOURS - Summer (Second Sunday in March)
Monday and Friday - Open 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Tuesday and Saturday - Open 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday - Closed
SCHEDULE OF HOURS - Winter (First Sunday in November)
Monday and Friday - Open 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Tuesday and Saturday - Open 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday - Closed
STAT HOLIDAY CLOSURES
New Years Day
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Queen's Birthday
Dominion Day
Family Day
First Monday in August
Labour Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
LANDFILL ACCESS CARDS
Purpose: To regulate and monitor the use of the Township's landfill site by ensuring
access is limited to eligible users and to promote accountability in waste disposal.
i.
Issuance of Landfill Cards
a. Each residential property within the Township will be issued one (1) landfill
access card per persons listed on the property.
b. Cards are distributed to the property owner(s) of record and are intended for
use by the occupants of that property only.
LANDFILL POLICY - CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NIPIGON REVISED November 27, 2025
c. Tenanted Properties:
i. Where a property is occupied by a tenant, the property owner may
authorize in writing for the landfill card to be issued directly to the
tenant.
ii. The Township will only issue a landfill card to a tenant upon receipt of
this written authorization from the property owner.
iii. The property owner remains responsible for the appropriate use of the
landfill card issued for that property.
d. Replacement cards can be issued upon written request to the Township
Office. A replacement fee may apply as established by the Township's User
Fee's By Law.
ii.
Use of Landfill Cards
a. A valid landfill access card must be presented to the attendant upon entry to
the landfill.
b. The card must be shown for each visit, regardless of the type or quantity of
waste being disposed of.
c. Only waste generated from the property associated with the landfill card may
be disposed of using that card.
d. Sharing, lending, or duplicating landfill cards is strictly prohibited.
iii.
Lost, Stolen or Damaged Cards
a. Lost or stolen cards must be reported to the Township Office immediately.
b. Damaged or unreadable cards must be surrendered to the Township before a
replacement is issued.
c. Any misuse of a landfill card may result in a suspension of landfill privileges.
iv.
Monitoring and Enforcement
a. Landfill staff will record each visit and verify the validity of landfill cards
presented.
b. The Township reserves the right to revoke or suspend landfill access
privileges in cases of misuse, falsification, or unauthorized disposal.
c. Continued access to the landfill is conditional upon compliance with all
Township landfill rules and regulations.
ADDITIONAL
i.
There is no tipping fee for Nipigon residents/property users on regular household
garbage (appropriately bagged).
ii.
Non-regular garbage requires payment of fees as outlined in By Law No. 1990
Schedule C of Landfill Site Tipping Fees (i.e. construction waste materials)
iii.
Wastewater User Fees are 9.0 cents per gallon for taxpayers and 18 cents per
gallon for non-taxpayers.
LANDFILL POLICY - CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NIPIGON REVISED November 27, 2025
iv.
Cardboard Cartons are not considered as rural garbage or regular garbage and can
be recycled at the Nipigon Recycling Depot.
v.
E-waste (computers, phones, TVs, etc.) Will be accepted at the Landfill in the
respective area.
vi.
Dump only when the landfill is operated by an attendant.
vii.
Ensure your load is secure and loose items are bagged when transporting to the
landfill site.
viii.
Access to the landfill is restricted to 15 minutes prior to posted hour of closing.
ix.
Gates will be locked on the hour.
x.
Scavenging is prohibited.
xi.
Violators may be prosecuted for trespassing.
Notes: Township garbage collection is on Tuesdays or Fridays depending on the street
address. Map Attached.
Council Approval Date: ____________________
Resolution #: ___________________________
2025-275
December 3, 2025