Where to Take Garbage in St. Catharines
St. Catharines has no public dump inside city limits. These are the nearest sites that take residents' loads.
Nearest sites
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Humberstone Landfill
Check hoursMon-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-4; holidays 8-4 except Christmas and New Year's -
Niagara Road 12 Landfill
Check hoursTue-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-4 -
Niagara Residential Waste Drop-off (Walker)
Call ahead to confirmMon-Sat 8-5; closed Sun and stat/civic holidays
Map
Hours
| Site | Hours |
|---|---|
| Humberstone Landfill | Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-4; holidays 8-4 except Christmas and New Year's |
| Niagara Road 12 Landfill | Tue-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-4 |
| Niagara Residential Waste Drop-off (Walker) | Mon-Sat 8-5; closed Sun and stat/civic holidays |
Statutory holiday hours often differ. Check the official site before a long weekend.
Fees
| Site | Listed fees | Residents only? |
|---|---|---|
| Humberstone Landfill | $9 flat (0-50 kg); weigh ticket $10 | Unknown (some items residential-only) |
| Niagara Road 12 Landfill | $9 flat (0-50 kg); mattresses +$12; shingles $90/t | Yes (garbage and recycling: Grimsby, Lincoln, Pelham, West Lincoln residents; HHW: all Niagara) |
| Niagara Residential Waste Drop-off (Walker) | $10 min (incl. tax); $140.55/t garbage; shingles $88.37/t; mattresses +$10 each; CFC appliances $28.43; residential yard waste and recycling free | No |
What goes where
Based on each operator's published list. Items not shown haven't been confirmed for St. Catharines.
Before you go
- Bring photo ID or proof of address. Some St. Catharines 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 St. Catharines?
There is no public dump inside St. Catharines. The closest sites that take residents' loads are Humberstone Landfill (700 Humberstone Rd, Welland, Welland); Niagara Road 12 Landfill (7015 Concession 7 Rd, West Lincoln, West Lincoln); Niagara Residential Waste Drop-off (Walker) (3879 Thorold Townline Rd, Thorold, Niagara Falls).
What are the dump hours near St. Catharines?
Humberstone Landfill: Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-4; holidays 8-4 except Christmas and New Year's; Niagara Road 12 Landfill: Tue-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-4; Niagara Residential Waste Drop-off (Walker): Mon-Sat 8-5; closed Sun and stat/civic holidays. Holiday hours often differ, so check before a long weekend.
How much does it cost to dump garbage near St. Catharines?
Humberstone Landfill: $9 flat (0-50 kg); weigh ticket $10; Niagara Road 12 Landfill: $9 flat (0-50 kg); mattresses +$12; shingles $90/t; Niagara Residential Waste Drop-off (Walker): $10 min (incl. tax); $140.55/t garbage; shingles $88.37/t; mattresses +$10 each; CFC appliances $28.43; residential yard waste and recycling free.
Where can I take shingles or drywall in St. Catharines?
Shingles: Humberstone Landfill, Niagara Road 12 Landfill and Niagara Residential Waste Drop-off (Walker). Drywall: Niagara Residential Waste Drop-off (Walker). Mattresses: Humberstone Landfill, Niagara Road 12 Landfill and Niagara Residential Waste Drop-off (Walker).
Can St. Catharines residents use regional dumps?
Humberstone Landfill doesn't say; bring proof of address in case; Niagara Road 12 Landfill is for residents only (garbage and recycling: Grimsby, Lincoln, Pelham, West Lincoln residents; HHW: all Niagara); Niagara Residential Waste Drop-off (Walker) accepts non-residents.
Nearby
Sources
- Humberstone Landfill: Niagara Region
- Niagara Road 12 Landfill: Niagara Region
- Niagara Residential Waste Drop-off (Walker): Walker Environmental Group (for Niagara Region)
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