Where to Take Garbage in Pembroke
Pembroke has no public dump inside city limits. These are the nearest sites that take residents' loads.
Nearest sites
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Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC)
Call ahead to confirmSummer: Mon-Fri 7-5; Sat 8-4. Nov-Mar: Mon-Fri 7:30-4; Sat 9-1. Closed Sun and holidays
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Hours
| Site | Hours |
|---|---|
| Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) | Summer: Mon-Fri 7-5; Sat 8-4. Nov-Mar: Mon-Fri 7:30-4; Sat 9-1. Closed Sun and holidays |
Statutory holiday hours often differ. Check the official site before a long weekend.
Fees
| Site | Listed fees | Residents only? |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) | Garbage (incl. mattresses, furniture) $115/t, $25 min; unsorted $280/t, $55 min; sorted C&D $115/t; tires, scrap metal, electronics, leaves/grass and Freon appliances free (2026) | Yes (garbage only from Pembroke, Petawawa, Laurentian Valley, North Algona Wilberforce) |
What goes where
| Item | Take it to | Not accepted at |
|---|---|---|
| Household garbage | Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) | None listed |
| Furniture and bulky items | Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) | None listed |
| Mattresses | Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) | None listed |
| Shingles | Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) | None listed |
| Drywall | Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) | None listed |
| Renovation and construction debris | Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) | None listed |
| Tires | Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) | None listed |
| Appliances | Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) | None listed |
| Electronics | Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) | None listed |
| Yard waste and brush | Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) | None listed |
| Paint, batteries and other hazardous waste | Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) | None listed |
| Scrap metal | Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) | None listed |
Based on each operator's published list. Items not shown haven't been confirmed for Pembroke.
Before you go
- Bring photo ID or proof of address. Some Pembroke 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 Pembroke?
There is no public dump inside Pembroke. The closest sites that take residents' loads are Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) (900 Woito Station Road, Pembroke, Laurentian Valley).
What are the dump hours near Pembroke?
Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC): Summer: Mon-Fri 7-5; Sat 8-4. Nov-Mar: Mon-Fri 7:30-4; Sat 9-1. Closed Sun and holidays. Holiday hours often differ, so check before a long weekend.
How much does it cost to dump garbage near Pembroke?
Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC): Garbage (incl. mattresses, furniture) $115/t, $25 min; unsorted $280/t, $55 min; sorted C&D $115/t; tires, scrap metal, electronics, leaves/grass and Freon appliances free (2026).
Where can I take shingles or drywall in Pembroke?
Shingles: Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC). Drywall: Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC). Mattresses: Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC).
Can Pembroke residents use regional dumps?
Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) is for residents only (garbage only from Pembroke, Petawawa, Laurentian Valley, North Algona Wilberforce).
Nearby
Sources
- Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC): Township of Laurentian Valley
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