Sarnia Dump & Landfill Guide
There are 2 public waste sites serving Sarnia. Check hours, fees and accepted items below before you load the truck.
All 4 sites
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Transco Waste and Recycling (City Saturday drop-off)
Check hoursSat 8-2 -
Dawn Landfill (County of Lambton)
Call ahead to confirmTue and Fri 8-4; Sat 9-5; gate closes 30 min early -
Twin Creeks Environmental Centre
Call ahead to confirmMon-Fri 7-4; Sat 7-11; closed Sun -
City of Sarnia Compost Site
Call ahead to confirmMar-fall season: Mon-Fri 9-5; closed weekends and holidays
Map
Hours
| Site | Hours |
|---|---|
| Transco Waste and Recycling (City Saturday drop-off) | Sat 8-2 |
| Dawn Landfill (County of Lambton) | Tue and Fri 8-4; Sat 9-5; gate closes 30 min early |
| Twin Creeks Environmental Centre | Mon-Fri 7-4; Sat 7-11; closed Sun |
| City of Sarnia Compost Site | Mar-fall season: Mon-Fri 9-5; closed weekends and holidays |
Statutory holiday hours often differ. Check the official site before a long weekend.
Fees
| Site | Listed fees | Residents only? |
|---|---|---|
| Transco Waste and Recycling (City Saturday drop-off) | Free for Sarnia residents: garbage, large items, e-waste, yard waste, brush; other items may cost extra | Yes (Sarnia residents, proof of residency, for free drop-off) |
| Dawn Landfill (County of Lambton) | $50/tonne or $18/cu yd; car tires $2.50 each (no rims) | Yes (Lambton County residents) |
| Twin Creeks Environmental Centre | Free household waste drop-off for Warwick residents; other fees not published | Free for Warwick residents with proof; others unknown |
| City of Sarnia Compost Site | Free for Sarnia/Bright's Grove residents; non-residents: brush $26.25 flat under 8 yd, yard waste $2/bag | Yes (free with proof of residency) |
What goes where
| Item | Take it to | Not accepted at |
|---|---|---|
| Household garbage | Transco Waste and Recycling (City Saturday drop-off), Dawn Landfill (County of Lambton), Twin Creeks Environmental Centre | None listed |
| Furniture and bulky items | Transco Waste and Recycling (City Saturday drop-off) | None listed |
| Renovation and construction debris | Twin Creeks Environmental Centre | None listed |
| Tires | Dawn Landfill (County of Lambton) | None listed |
| Appliances | Dawn Landfill (County of Lambton) | None listed |
| Electronics | Transco Waste and Recycling (City Saturday drop-off) | None listed |
| Yard waste and brush | Transco Waste and Recycling (City Saturday drop-off), Twin Creeks Environmental Centre, City of Sarnia Compost Site | None listed |
| Paint, batteries and other hazardous waste | Not confirmed | Transco Waste and Recycling (City Saturday drop-off), Dawn Landfill (County of Lambton), Twin Creeks Environmental Centre |
| Scrap metal | Transco Waste and Recycling (City Saturday drop-off) | None listed |
Based on each operator's published list. Items not shown haven't been confirmed for Sarnia.
Before you go
- Bring photo ID or proof of address. Some Sarnia 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 Sarnia?
4 public waste sites serve Sarnia: Transco Waste and Recycling (City Saturday drop-off) (387 McGregor Side Rd S, Sarnia); Dawn Landfill (County of Lambton) (4084 Langbank Line, Dawn-Euphemia); Twin Creeks Environmental Centre (5768 Nauvoo Road, Watford); City of Sarnia Compost Site (379 St. Andrew St, Sarnia).
What are the Sarnia dump hours?
Transco Waste and Recycling (City Saturday drop-off): Sat 8-2; Dawn Landfill (County of Lambton): Tue and Fri 8-4; Sat 9-5; gate closes 30 min early; Twin Creeks Environmental Centre: Mon-Fri 7-4; Sat 7-11; closed Sun; City of Sarnia Compost Site: Mar-fall season: Mon-Fri 9-5; closed weekends and holidays. Holiday hours often differ, so check before a long weekend.
How much does it cost to go to the dump in Sarnia?
Transco Waste and Recycling (City Saturday drop-off): Free for Sarnia residents: garbage, large items, e-waste, yard waste, brush; other items may cost extra; Dawn Landfill (County of Lambton): $50/tonne or $18/cu yd; car tires $2.50 each (no rims); Twin Creeks Environmental Centre: Free household waste drop-off for Warwick residents; other fees not published; City of Sarnia Compost Site: Free for Sarnia/Bright's Grove residents; non-residents: brush $26.25 flat under 8 yd, yard waste $2/bag.
Does the Sarnia 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 Sarnia dump?
Transco Waste and Recycling (City Saturday drop-off) is for residents only (Sarnia residents, proof of residency, for free drop-off); Dawn Landfill (County of Lambton) is for residents only (Lambton County residents); Twin Creeks Environmental Centre doesn't say; bring proof of address in case; City of Sarnia Compost Site is for residents only (free with proof of residency).
Nearby
Sources
- Transco Waste and Recycling (City Saturday drop-off):
- Dawn Landfill (County of Lambton): County of Lambton
- Twin Creeks Environmental Centre: Waste Management of Canada
- City of Sarnia Compost Site:
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