Waste diversion sites

Winter hours for the Durham waste site will be in effect from Thursday, October 31, 2024, to April 1, 2025. The site will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.

West Grey promotes curbside pickup as the number one option for disposing household garbage and recycling.

There are two waste sites: Bentinck and Durham.

At waste sites, the minimum tipping fee is $15 for sorted waste and $40 for unsorted waste. Updated waste site fees and charges can be found in bylaw 2023-064.   

All waste will be visually inspected. Please keep recycling loose and garbage in clear bags. For your safety, scavenging is prohibited. All waste sites are closed on statutory holidays.

Things to know before you arrive at the site:

1. The minimum fee for sorted materials is $15, while for unsorted waste containing recyclable items in West Grey's waste programs, the minimum fee is $40. 
2. Only materials generated within the Municipality of West Grey will be accepted.
3. Sort your materials before you load your vehicle. This will make it easier for staff to assess your materials and for you to unload in the proper areas. More sorting equals more savings! Remember most recycling items are free of charge. Clear bags are required for loose household waste.
4. Check in at the scale to have materials assessed and pay on the way out.

5. Site attendants are there to help answer your questions and ensure the sites operate as are required by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) issued Certificate of Approval. 

6. Payment is accepted by cash or cheque with photo identification. Bag tags are not accepted as payment, but you can purchase them on site for your curbside waste collection. 
7. Contractors must fill out the Contractor Waste Site Authorization Form. Loads will be inspected so please sort before arrival. 
8. Trailers must be secured per HTA requirements (covered or tied down). 
9. Abusive or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated. The municipality reserves the right to refuse service. For more information, please visit our R-Zone information page. 

On this page: 

1. Waste site information 
2. Items not subject to fees
3. Items subject to fees
4. Diversion items
5. Items not accepted 
6. Contractor waste

Waste site information

Diversion items 

1. Blue box materials including cans, bottles, jars, tubs, milk and juice cartons, box board, newsprint, magazines and office paper. Rinse all containers and bundle papers.
2. Cardboard - flattened and all plastic removed. Waxed cardboard can be shredded and placed into yard waste.
3. Scrap metal - includes metal framed furniture and other items. Wire must be securely bundled.
4. Tires - on and off rims
5. Electronic waste - anything with a cord or motor, computers and peripherals, vacuums and small appliances
6. Batteries - lead, acid, single use, rechargeable
7. Light bulbs and tubes - fluorescent, incandescent, LED
8. Styrofoam - clean, white, rigid only
9. Textiles - anything clean and dry is accepted
10. Leaf and yard waste
11. Wood - metal must be removed
12. Brush - less than 10cm in diameter
13. Mattress and box springs including futons
14. Appliances with refrigerant such as fridges, freezers, dehumidifiers
15. Appliances without refrigerant such as stoves, washers and dryers
16. Household hazardous waste

Items not accepted

• Unidentified waste
• Rocks, concrete, bricks and blocks
• Soil and gravel
• Stumps
• Fencing where wire is attached to wood. These items must be separated and wire must be cut and bundled.
• Hot loads (smoldering wood or ashes)
• Ammunition, flares and explosives. 
  • Please contact the West Grey Police Service to dispose of ammunition, explosives or flares. Do not take items to the police station. Call 519-371-6911 and police will assist you. 

Contractor waste

Form completed by contractors and property owners must accompany each load.

Contractor Waste Site Authorization Form