Greater Sudbury Dump & Landfill Guide
There are 4 public waste sites serving Greater Sudbury. Check hours, fees and accepted items below before you load the truck.
All 4 sites
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Azilda (Rayside-Balfour) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site
Call ahead to confirmSame as Sudbury Landfill -
Hanmer (Valley East) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site
Call ahead to confirmSame as Sudbury Landfill -
Sudbury Landfill and Waste Diversion Site
Call ahead to confirmMay-Sep: Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat 8-5; Oct-Apr: Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-5 -
Walden Small Vehicle Transfer Site
Call ahead to confirmMay-Sep: Mon-Fri 12-7, Sat 8-5; Oct-Apr: Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat 8-5
Map
Hours
| Site | Hours |
|---|---|
| Azilda (Rayside-Balfour) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site | Same as Sudbury Landfill |
| Hanmer (Valley East) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site | Same as Sudbury Landfill |
| Sudbury Landfill and Waste Diversion Site | May-Sep: Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat 8-5; Oct-Apr: Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-5 |
| Walden Small Vehicle Transfer Site | May-Sep: Mon-Fri 12-7, Sat 8-5; Oct-Apr: Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat 8-5 |
Statutory holiday hours often differ. Check the official site before a long weekend.
Fees
| Site | Listed fees | Residents only? |
|---|---|---|
| Azilda (Rayside-Balfour) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site | Gate fee applies; same residential exemption | Unknown |
| Hanmer (Valley East) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site | Gate fee applies; same residential exemption | Unknown |
| Sudbury Landfill and Waste Diversion Site | Gate fee applies; residential exemption: first 50 kg/week free, $4.25 flat for loads of 100 kg or less | Unknown (exemption only for owner-occupants of homes with 6 units or fewer) |
| Walden Small Vehicle Transfer Site | Fee for household waste (amount not stated) | Unknown |
What goes where
| Item | Take it to | Not accepted at |
|---|---|---|
| Household garbage | Azilda (Rayside-Balfour) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site, Hanmer (Valley East) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site, Sudbury Landfill and Waste Diversion Site, Walden Small Vehicle Transfer Site | None listed |
| Furniture and bulky items | Azilda (Rayside-Balfour) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site, Hanmer (Valley East) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site, Sudbury Landfill and Waste Diversion Site | None listed |
| Appliances | Sudbury Landfill and Waste Diversion Site | None listed |
Based on each operator's published list. Items not shown haven't been confirmed for Greater Sudbury.
Before you go
- Bring photo ID or proof of address.
- 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 Greater Sudbury?
4 public waste sites serve Greater Sudbury: Azilda (Rayside-Balfour) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site (310 Montee Rouleau, Azilda); Hanmer (Valley East) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site (900 Northern Rd, Hanmer); Sudbury Landfill and Waste Diversion Site (2870 Kingsway, Sudbury); Walden Small Vehicle Transfer Site (120 McCharles Lake Rd, Walden).
What are the Greater Sudbury dump hours?
Azilda (Rayside-Balfour) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site: Same as Sudbury Landfill; Hanmer (Valley East) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site: Same as Sudbury Landfill; Sudbury Landfill and Waste Diversion Site: May-Sep: Mon-Fri 7-7, Sat 8-5; Oct-Apr: Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-5; Walden Small Vehicle Transfer Site: May-Sep: Mon-Fri 12-7, Sat 8-5; Oct-Apr: Mon-Fri 12-5, Sat 8-5. Holiday hours often differ, so check before a long weekend.
How much does it cost to go to the dump in Greater Sudbury?
Azilda (Rayside-Balfour) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site: Gate fee applies; same residential exemption; Hanmer (Valley East) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site: Gate fee applies; same residential exemption; Sudbury Landfill and Waste Diversion Site: Gate fee applies; residential exemption: first 50 kg/week free, $4.25 flat for loads of 100 kg or less; Walden Small Vehicle Transfer Site: Fee for household waste (amount not stated).
Does the Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury dump?
Azilda (Rayside-Balfour) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site doesn't say; bring proof of address in case; Hanmer (Valley East) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site doesn't say; bring proof of address in case; Sudbury Landfill and Waste Diversion Site doesn't say; bring proof of address in case; Walden Small Vehicle Transfer Site doesn't say; bring proof of address in case.
Nearby
Sources
- Azilda (Rayside-Balfour) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site: City of Greater Sudbury
- Hanmer (Valley East) Landfill and Waste Diversion Site: City of Greater Sudbury
- Sudbury Landfill and Waste Diversion Site: City of Greater Sudbury
- Walden Small Vehicle Transfer Site: City of Greater Sudbury
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