Arran-Elderslie Dump & Landfill Guide

There are 2 public waste sites serving Arran-Elderslie. Check hours, fees and accepted items below before you load the truck.

All 2 sites

Arran Landfill

Landfill · 671 Sideroad 20, Tara, Arran-Elderslie

Call ahead to confirm

Until Oct 3 2026: Thu, Sat 8-3; after: Sat 8-12
Chesley Landfill

Landfill · 230 4th St SW, Chesley, Arran-Elderslie

Call ahead to confirm

2nd and 4th Sat 8-12; Oct-Nov: every Sat 8-12

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Hours

Site	Hours
Arran Landfill	Until Oct 3 2026: Thu, Sat 8-3; after: Sat 8-12
Chesley Landfill	2nd and 4th Sat 8-12; Oct-Nov: every Sat 8-12

Statutory holiday hours often differ. Check the official site before a long weekend.

Fees

Site	Listed fees	Residents only?
Arran Landfill	Fees for garbage, demo, wood, brush per Fees By-law (amounts not listed); compost free	Yes (must live or pay taxes in municipality)
Chesley Landfill	Wood and brush free	Yes (must live or pay taxes in municipality)

What goes where

Item	Take it to	Not accepted at
Household garbage	Arran Landfill	Chesley Landfill
Renovation and construction debris	Arran Landfill	None listed
Tires	Arran Landfill, Chesley Landfill	None listed
Yard waste and brush	Arran Landfill, Chesley Landfill	None listed
Paint, batteries and other hazardous waste	Not confirmed	Arran Landfill, Chesley Landfill
Scrap metal	Chesley Landfill	None listed

Based on each operator's published list. Items not shown haven't been confirmed for Arran-Elderslie.

Before you go

Bring photo ID or proof of address. Some Arran-Elderslie sites are for residents only.
Separate recycling, scrap metal and yard waste from garbage. They're often cheaper or free.
Cover and tie down your load. Unsecured loads can be ticketed in Ontario.
Fridges, freezers and air conditioners usually need a refrigerant-removed tag.

Questions people ask

Where is the dump in Arran-Elderslie?

2 public waste sites serve Arran-Elderslie: Arran Landfill (671 Sideroad 20, Tara); Chesley Landfill (230 4th St SW, Chesley).

What are the Arran-Elderslie dump hours?

Arran Landfill: Until Oct 3 2026: Thu, Sat 8-3; after: Sat 8-12; Chesley Landfill: 2nd and 4th Sat 8-12; Oct-Nov: every Sat 8-12. Holiday hours often differ, so check before a long weekend.

How much does it cost to go to the dump in Arran-Elderslie?

Arran Landfill: Fees for garbage, demo, wood, brush per Fees By-law (amounts not listed); compost free; Chesley Landfill: Wood and brush free.

Does the Arran-Elderslie dump take shingles, drywall or mattresses?

Shingles: not confirmed, ask the site before you go. Drywall: not confirmed, ask the site before you go. Mattresses: not confirmed, ask the site before you go.

Can non-residents use the Arran-Elderslie dump?

Arran Landfill is for residents only (must live or pay taxes in municipality); Chesley Landfill is for residents only (must live or pay taxes in municipality).

Nearby

Sources

Arran Landfill: Municipality of Arran-Elderslie
Chesley Landfill:

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