Payment and Fees

COVID-19 Update: All County waste facilities remain open with their regular operating hours.

The health and safety of the public and staff is the top priority at County waste facilities. Please continue to maintain physical distancing on site, and as always, please follow staff directions.

Questions? Please contact Solid Waste Services at 519.837.2601 or wasteinfo@wellington.ca


Payment

  • payment of disposal fees is required at the time of drop-off, by cash, cheque, debit, credit or business account
  • for payment by cheque, two pieces of ID are required

    • driver's License
    • Mastercard or Visa
    • cheques returned due to Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) will be charged the original tipping fee plus a $35 administrative fee to the credit card number provided
  • to find out about setting up a business credit account, contact SWS

Disposal Fees

  • $2 per bag or equivalent, to a maximum of 10 bags (after that, scaled fees or fees by visual assessment will apply)
  • sites with weigh scales charge $125 per metric tonne - minimum $15. 
  • staff at sites without weigh scales will visually assess waste loads and apply the appropriate fee
  • flat fees may apply to some individual items (e.g. furniture)

Note: Site attendants have the authority to turn loads away that are too large for their facility to comfortably accommodate. If you have questions about this, please contact our office for clarification.

 

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