Cobourg Dump: Where to Take Your Garbage
There's no public dump inside Cobourg. These are the closest sites that take residents' loads, with hours, fees and what each accepts.
Nearest sites
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Bewdley Community Recycling Centre
Check hoursMon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 8:30-5; Thu 9:30-5 (HHW Tue, Thu, Sat) -
Brighton Community Recycling Centre
Check hoursMon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 8:30-5; Thu 9:30-5 (closed stat holidays) -
Hope Transfer Station
Check hoursMon, Tue, Fri, Sat 9-5; Wed 11-7
Map
Hours
| Site | Hours |
|---|---|
| Bewdley Community Recycling Centre | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 8:30-5; Thu 9:30-5 (HHW Tue, Thu, Sat) |
| Brighton Community Recycling Centre | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 8:30-5; Thu 9:30-5 (closed stat holidays) |
| Hope Transfer Station | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat 9-5; Wed 11-7 |
Statutory holiday hours often differ. Check the official site before a long weekend.
Fees
| Site | Listed fees | Residents only? |
|---|---|---|
| Bewdley Community Recycling Centre | Garbage $15 under 100 kg, $150/t; unsorted $300/t; drywall $150/t; yard waste $7.50, $75/t; mattress $20 + tipping; debit/credit only (Apr 2026) | Yes (proof of Northumberland County address) |
| Brighton Community Recycling Centre | Garbage/drywall/metal/bulky $15 under 100 kg, $150/t over; yard waste $7.50/$75/t; mattresses $20 each plus tipping | Yes (proof of Northumberland address) |
| Hope Transfer Station | Garbage bag tag per bag; scrap metal, white goods, recycling, bulky plastic free | Yes (Port Hope rural ward residents only) |
What goes where
Based on each operator's published list. Items not shown haven't been confirmed for Cobourg.
Before you go
- Bring photo ID or proof of address. Some Cobourg 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 Cobourg?
There is no public dump inside Cobourg. The closest sites that take residents' loads are Bewdley Community Recycling Centre (7650 County Road 9, Bewdley, Bewdley); Brighton Community Recycling Centre (1112 County Road 26, Brighton, Brighton); Hope Transfer Station (4775 5th Line, Port Hope, Port Hope).
What are the Cobourg dump hours?
Bewdley Community Recycling Centre: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 8:30-5; Thu 9:30-5 (HHW Tue, Thu, Sat); Brighton Community Recycling Centre: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 8:30-5; Thu 9:30-5 (closed stat holidays); Hope Transfer Station: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat 9-5; Wed 11-7. Holiday hours often differ, so check before a long weekend.
How much does it cost to go to the dump in Cobourg?
Bewdley Community Recycling Centre: Garbage $15 under 100 kg, $150/t; unsorted $300/t; drywall $150/t; yard waste $7.50, $75/t; mattress $20 + tipping; debit/credit only (Apr 2026); Brighton Community Recycling Centre: Garbage/drywall/metal/bulky $15 under 100 kg, $150/t over; yard waste $7.50/$75/t; mattresses $20 each plus tipping; Hope Transfer Station: Garbage bag tag per bag; scrap metal, white goods, recycling, bulky plastic free.
Does the Cobourg dump take shingles, drywall or mattresses?
Shingles: not confirmed, ask the site before you go. Drywall: Bewdley Community Recycling Centre and Brighton Community Recycling Centre. Mattresses: Bewdley Community Recycling Centre and Brighton Community Recycling Centre.
Can non-residents use the Cobourg dump?
Bewdley Community Recycling Centre is for residents only (proof of Northumberland County address); Brighton Community Recycling Centre is for residents only (proof of Northumberland address); Hope Transfer Station is for residents only (Port Hope rural ward residents only).
Nearby
Sources
- Bewdley Community Recycling Centre: Northumberland County
- Brighton Community Recycling Centre: County of Northumberland
- Hope Transfer Station: Municipality of Port Hope
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