Our five transfer stations and one active landfill site are available to all residents and businesses in the County of Wellington (excludes City of Guelph residents).
A transfer station may take almost any material that a landfill will take, but in smaller quantities that will fit in a pickup truck or small utility trailer. Site attendants have the authority to turn loads away that are too large for their facility to accommodate.
Important Update: $10 Minimum User Fee at Waste Facilities
Hours and Locations
Note: all County waste facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday and statutory holidays.
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Disposal Fees
Disposal fees are required at the time of drop-off, by cash, cheque, debit, credit or business account. Non-Sufficient Funds are subject to a $35 administrative fee.
- Recycling Disposal - no charge
- Garbage Disposal
- In yellow user pay garbage bags - no charge
- In regular garbage bags (up to 10 bags) - $2.50 per bag
- Garbage Disposal (over 10 bags)
- Sites with weigh scales - $130 per metric tonne, with a minimum fee of $15
- Sites without weigh scales - visually assess waste loads to apply the appropriate fee
- Miscellaneous Items - flat fees may apply to individual items (e.g. furniture)
Full list of 2024 user fees and charges
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NEW IN 2025: Minimum User Fee
Starting January 1, 2025, all Wellington County waste facility sites will implement a $10.00 minimum user fee. This change is part of the County's Solid Waste Services (SWS) Strategy to reduce landfill use and encourage residents to take advantage of the County’s curbside collection programme.
The new fee applies to all waste materials brought to County waste facilities, including yellow user pay garbage bags. By implementing this minimum fee, the County can focus on diverting more materials from the landfill and making better use of the facility space for recycling items that can’t be collected curbside, such as asphalt shingles, drywall, and mattresses.
Exemptions to the Minimum Fee:
Some materials are exempt from the $10.00 minimum fee, including:
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Tires
- Electronic Waste
- Leaf and Yard Waste (April through November)
Frequently Asked Questions
Visiting Waste Facility Sites
We follow numerous procedures to comply with legislation and to ensure the personal safety of customers and staff.