Thunder Bay Dump & Landfill Guide
There is 1 public waste site serving Thunder Bay. Check hours, fees and accepted items below before you load the truck.
The Thunder Bay site
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Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility
Check hoursMon-Fri 8-6:30; Sat 8-4:30
Map
Hours
| Site | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility | Mon-Fri 8-6:30; Sat 8-4:30 |
Statutory holiday hours often differ. Check the official site before a long weekend.
Fees
| Site | Listed fees | Residents only? |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility | $10 up to 120 kg; $94.65/t above | Yes (waste from District of Thunder Bay only) |
What goes where
| Item | Take it to | Not accepted at |
|---|---|---|
| Household garbage | Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility | None listed |
| Furniture and bulky items | Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility | None listed |
| Tires | Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility | None listed |
| Appliances | Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility | None listed |
| Electronics | Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility | None listed |
| Yard waste and brush | Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility | None listed |
| Paint, batteries and other hazardous waste | Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility | None listed |
| Scrap metal | Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility | None listed |
Based on each operator's published list. Items not shown haven't been confirmed for Thunder Bay.
Before you go
- Bring photo ID or proof of address. Some Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay?
1 public waste site serves Thunder Bay: Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility (5405 Mapleward Rd, Thunder Bay).
What are the Thunder Bay dump hours?
Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility: Mon-Fri 8-6:30; Sat 8-4:30. Holiday hours often differ, so check before a long weekend.
How much does it cost to go to the dump in Thunder Bay?
Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility: $10 up to 120 kg; $94.65/t above.
Does the Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay dump?
Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility is for residents only (waste from District of Thunder Bay only).
Nearby
Sources
- Thunder Bay Solid Waste and Recycling Facility: City of Thunder Bay
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