Hamilton Dump & Landfill Guide
There are 4 public waste sites serving Hamilton. Check hours, fees and accepted items below before you load the truck.
All 4 sites
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YORK1 Gage Transfer Station
Check hoursMon-Fri 7-5; Sat 7-1 -
Dundas Community Recycling Centre
Call ahead to confirmMon-Sat 8-6; closed Sun and holidays -
Kenora Community Recycling Centre
Call ahead to confirmMon-Sat 8-6; closed Sun and holidays -
Mountain Community Recycling Centre
Call ahead to confirmMon-Sat 8-6; closed Sun and holidays
Map
Hours
| Site | Hours |
|---|---|
| YORK1 Gage Transfer Station | Mon-Fri 7-5; Sat 7-1 |
| Dundas Community Recycling Centre | Mon-Sat 8-6; closed Sun and holidays |
| Kenora Community Recycling Centre | Mon-Sat 8-6; closed Sun and holidays |
| Mountain Community Recycling Centre | Mon-Sat 8-6; closed Sun and holidays |
Statutory holiday hours often differ. Check the official site before a long weekend.
Fees
| Site | Listed fees | Residents only? |
|---|---|---|
| YORK1 Gage Transfer Station | $15 vehicle minimum (under 100 kg); garbage/renovation $117.50/t; fill $45/t | Unknown |
| Dundas Community Recycling Centre | Garbage $11.50 min (under 100 kg), $14/100 kg; shingles same; recycling and scrap metal free | No (businesses pay business rates) |
| Kenora Community Recycling Centre | Garbage $11.50 min (under 100 kg), $14/100 kg; shingles same; recycling and scrap metal free | No (businesses pay business rates) |
| Mountain Community Recycling Centre | Garbage $11.50 min (under 100 kg), $14/100 kg; shingles same; recycling and scrap metal free | No (businesses pay business rates) |
What goes where
Based on each operator's published list. Items not shown haven't been confirmed for Hamilton.
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 Hamilton?
4 public waste sites serve Hamilton: YORK1 Gage Transfer Station (375 Gage Ave N, Hamilton); Dundas Community Recycling Centre (27 Olympic Dr, Dundas); Kenora Community Recycling Centre (460 Kenora Ave, Hamilton); Mountain Community Recycling Centre (37 Kilbride Rd, Hamilton).
What are the Hamilton dump hours?
YORK1 Gage Transfer Station: Mon-Fri 7-5; Sat 7-1; Dundas Community Recycling Centre: Mon-Sat 8-6; closed Sun and holidays; Kenora Community Recycling Centre: Mon-Sat 8-6; closed Sun and holidays; Mountain Community Recycling Centre: Mon-Sat 8-6; closed Sun and holidays. Holiday hours often differ, so check before a long weekend.
How much does it cost to go to the dump in Hamilton?
YORK1 Gage Transfer Station: $15 vehicle minimum (under 100 kg); garbage/renovation $117.50/t; fill $45/t; Dundas Community Recycling Centre: Garbage $11.50 min (under 100 kg), $14/100 kg; shingles same; recycling and scrap metal free; Kenora Community Recycling Centre: Garbage $11.50 min (under 100 kg), $14/100 kg; shingles same; recycling and scrap metal free; Mountain Community Recycling Centre: Garbage $11.50 min (under 100 kg), $14/100 kg; shingles same; recycling and scrap metal free.
Does the Hamilton dump take shingles, drywall or mattresses?
Shingles: YORK1 Gage Transfer Station, Dundas Community Recycling Centre, Kenora Community Recycling Centre and Mountain Community Recycling Centre. Drywall: YORK1 Gage Transfer Station. Mattresses: not confirmed, ask the site before you go.
Can non-residents use the Hamilton dump?
YORK1 Gage Transfer Station doesn't say; bring proof of address in case; Dundas Community Recycling Centre accepts non-residents (businesses pay business rates); Kenora Community Recycling Centre accepts non-residents (businesses pay business rates); Mountain Community Recycling Centre accepts non-residents (businesses pay business rates).
Sources
- YORK1 Gage Transfer Station: YORK1
- Dundas Community Recycling Centre: City of Hamilton
- Kenora Community Recycling Centre: City of Hamilton
- Mountain Community Recycling Centre: City of Hamilton
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