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# Hidden Lake Landfill
## Frequently Asked Questions
No. You will be charged based on the weight and type of garbage to be disposed of. There is a minimum 50kg charge.
No. Garbage bag tags are reserved for curbside pickup. Tagged bags of garbage are not accepted at the landfill. You will be charged by weight (50kg minimum) for all bags of garbage brought to the landfill.
No, we do not.
Yes. But they must be cut in half and steamed out. The metal hauler will not remove them if they are not cut in half or if they contain any oil residue. Metal drums also fall into this category.
While the Hidden Lake Landfill Hazardous Waste storage facility is capable of receiving gasoline, space is limited so **always** call ahead to ensure we have capacity. Residents are strongly encouraged to safely store such materials on their own property and dispose of them at the annual Household Hazardous Waste Day, which normally takes place in September at the Public Works Garage on Fifth Avenue.
The MSHW is removed from the site for disposal in accordance with Ontario Regulation 347:
* When the hazardous waste building has reached capacity, or
* At least once every 2 years;
whichever occurs first.
Yes. **But only IF** the soil has been tested and passes O.Reg 558-TCLP. Please contact our Public Works Manager at 737-1234 for more information.
No. The Municipality offers its residential bi-weekly curbside recycling collection instead.
## More Information
| **Day of Week** | **Hours of Operation** |
| --- | --- |
| **Monday** | **Closed** |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Closed |
| **Summer** - Friday (May 15 to third Friday in September) | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| **Winter - Friday** **(Fourth Friday in September to May 14)** | **10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.** |
| **Summer** - Saturday (May 15 to third Saturday in September) | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| **Winter - Saturday** **(Fourth Saturday in September to May 14)** | **10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.** |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Civic and Statutory Holidays | Closed |
**EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14, 2025**
| Type of Waste | Details | Rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Municipal Solid Waste | Regular Household Garbage (furniture, mattresses, couches, etc.) **Minimum charge: 50kg = $8.43** **TAGGED GARBAGE BAGS ARE NOT ACCEPTED** | $170.43 per tonne |
| Construction Waste | | $170.43 per tonne |
| Tires | Without rims | **FREE** |
| All Metal | Stove, washer, dryer, BBQ, scrap metal, etc. | $111.36 per tonne |
| Refrigerator | Freon must be removed and properly tagged. **Note: NO refrigerators containing Freon will be accepted.** | $111.36 per tonne |
| Derelict Vehicles | | $44.58 each |
| Clean un-bagged Yard Waste | Garden cuttings, leaves, twigs, branches, brush, tree limbs, and shrubs. | **FREE** |
| | **RESIDENTIAL ONLY** | |
| Household Hazardous Waste | Waste Motor Oil | **FREE** |
| | Oil Filters and empty oil containers | **FREE** |
| Weighing of a Vehicle | | $11.15 |
| Electronic ("E") Waste | Amplifiers, cameras, cell phones, computers and peripherals, copiers, DVD/Blu-Ray/VHS players, digital cameras, fax machines, monitors, pagers and PDAs, printers, radios, receivers, scanners, speakers, telephones and answering machines, televisions, turntables, video projectors. **If your electronic item is not listed above, regular landfill tipping fees apply.** | **FREE** |
| Suspected/Unknown Waste | $50.00 minimum charge | $170.43 per tonne |
| | **NOT ACCEPTED** **Hazardous Waste other than what is listed above.** Note: all materials must be deposited in their designated areas. | |
The Municipality is an approved service provider for eTracks Tire Management Systems. Tires are accepted at the Hidden Lake Landfill Site where they are removed by an approved carrier and shipped for recycling. eTracks is a private company that works on behalf of various Tire Producers to manage their recycling obligations.
* The Hidden Lake Landfill accepts end-of-life tires during business hours only.
* The end-of-life tires will be taken at no charge to the individual dropping them off.
* The Hidden Lake Landfill can accept end-of-life tires still attached to rims
* The Hidden Lake Landfill can only accept up to 10 end-of-life tires per day from any individual
Residential use waste oil is accepted at the Hidden Lake Landfill Site. The oil is stored in an approved above ground container where it is removed by an approved carrier and hauled away for recycling. Residential small and large oil filters and empty oil containers are also accepted free of charge.
The following electronic items are currently accepted, free of charge, for transfer at Hidden Lake Landfill Site, during regular hours of operation.
* Computers
* Printers (desktop and floor-standing)
* Printer Cartridges
* Video gaming devices
* Telephones, including cellular phones
* Display devices
* Radios and Stereos, including after-market vehicle stereos
* Headphones
* Speakers
* Cameras, including security cameras
* Video recorders
* Drones with audio or visual recording equipment
* Peripherals and cables used to support the function of information technology, telecommunications and audio visual equipment, including charging equipment
* Parts of information technology, telecommunications and audio visual equipment sold separately, such as hard drives
* Handheld point-of-sale terminals or devices
* Musical Instruments
* Audio recording equipment
For any electronic items not listed, regular landfill tipping fees apply for disposal.
Yard Waste (garden cuttings, leaves, twigs, branches, brush, tree limbs and shrubs) are accepted for disposal at the Hidden Lake Landfill Site.
All leaves contained in bags are required to be emptied in the designated Yard Waste area.
The cost for disposal of Yard Waste is **FREE**.
## Location
The Hidden Lake Landfill Site is located on the left hand side of Hwy. 642, approximately 9 km east from the intersection of Hwy. 642 and Hwy. 516. The scale house can be reached by phone at (807) 737-1234 ext. 6609 or (807) 737-7399.