Minto Dump & Landfill Guide
There is 1 public waste site serving Minto. Check hours, fees and accepted items below before you load the truck.
The Minto site
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Harriston Waste Facility
Check hoursTue, Thu, Sat 8-4
Map
Hours
| Site | Hours |
|---|---|
| Harriston Waste Facility | Tue, Thu, Sat 8-4 |
Statutory holiday hours often differ. Check the official site before a long weekend.
Fees
| Site | Listed fees | Residents only? |
|---|---|---|
| Harriston Waste Facility | $10 min under 60 kg; $160/t garbage over 60 kg; $10 min recyclables (2026) | Yes (Wellington County residents and businesses, excl. Guelph) |
What goes where
| Item | Take it to | Not accepted at |
|---|---|---|
| Household garbage | Harriston Waste Facility | None listed |
| Tires | Harriston Waste Facility | None listed |
| Appliances | Harriston Waste Facility | None listed |
| Electronics | Harriston Waste Facility | None listed |
| Yard waste and brush | Harriston Waste Facility | None listed |
| Paint, batteries and other hazardous waste | Harriston Waste Facility | None listed |
Based on each operator's published list. Items not shown haven't been confirmed for Minto.
Before you go
- Bring photo ID or proof of address. Some Minto 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 Minto?
1 public waste site serves Minto: Harriston Waste Facility (5668 Highway 23, Minto).
What are the Minto dump hours?
Harriston Waste Facility: Tue, Thu, Sat 8-4. Holiday hours often differ, so check before a long weekend.
How much does it cost to go to the dump in Minto?
Harriston Waste Facility: $10 min under 60 kg; $160/t garbage over 60 kg; $10 min recyclables (2026).
Does the Minto 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 Minto dump?
Harriston Waste Facility is for residents only (Wellington County residents and businesses, excl. Guelph).
Nearby
Sources
- Harriston Waste Facility: County of Wellington
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