Where to Take Garbage in Kitchener
Kitchener has no public dump inside city limits. These are the nearest sites that take residents' loads.
Nearest sites
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Cambridge Waste Management Site
Check hoursResidential Mon-Sat 7-6 -
Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2)
Check hoursResidential Mon-Sat 7-6
Map
Hours
| Site | Hours |
|---|---|
| Cambridge Waste Management Site | Residential Mon-Sat 7-6 |
| Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2) | Residential Mon-Sat 7-6 |
Statutory holiday hours often differ. Check the official site before a long weekend.
Fees
| Site | Listed fees | Residents only? |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Waste Management Site | $15 min on all loads; garbage $120/t; drywall $120/t; yard waste and recyclables $82.50/t | Yes (waste generated in Waterloo Region only) |
| Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2) | $15 min on all loads; garbage $120/t; drywall $120/t; yard waste and recyclables $82.50/t | Yes (waste generated in Waterloo Region only) |
What goes where
| Item | Take it to | Not accepted at |
|---|---|---|
| Household garbage | Cambridge Waste Management Site, Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2) | None listed |
| Furniture and bulky items | Cambridge Waste Management Site, Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2) | None listed |
| Drywall | Cambridge Waste Management Site, Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2) | None listed |
| Renovation and construction debris | Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2) | None listed |
| Appliances | Cambridge Waste Management Site, Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2) | None listed |
| Yard waste and brush | Cambridge Waste Management Site, Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2) | None listed |
| Paint, batteries and other hazardous waste | Cambridge Waste Management Site, Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2) | None listed |
| Scrap metal | Cambridge Waste Management Site, Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2) | None listed |
Based on each operator's published list. Items not shown haven't been confirmed for Kitchener.
Before you go
- Bring photo ID or proof of address. Some Kitchener 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 closest dump to Kitchener?
There is no public dump inside Kitchener. The closest sites that take residents' loads are Cambridge Waste Management Site (201 Savage Dr, Cambridge, Cambridge); Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2) (925 Erb St W, Waterloo, Waterloo).
What are the dump hours near Kitchener?
Cambridge Waste Management Site: Residential Mon-Sat 7-6; Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2): Residential Mon-Sat 7-6. Holiday hours often differ, so check before a long weekend.
How much does it cost to dump garbage near Kitchener?
Cambridge Waste Management Site: $15 min on all loads; garbage $120/t; drywall $120/t; yard waste and recyclables $82.50/t; Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2): $15 min on all loads; garbage $120/t; drywall $120/t; yard waste and recyclables $82.50/t.
Where can I take shingles or drywall in Kitchener?
Shingles: not confirmed, ask the site before you go. Drywall: Cambridge Waste Management Site and Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2). Mattresses: not confirmed, ask the site before you go.
Can Kitchener residents use regional dumps?
Cambridge Waste Management Site is for residents only (waste generated in Waterloo Region only); Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2) is for residents only (waste generated in Waterloo Region only).
Nearby
Sources
- Cambridge Waste Management Site: Region of Waterloo
- Waterloo Waste Management Site (Gate 2): Region of Waterloo
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