The Fort McMurray Regional Landfill returns to regular operating hours.
The site will open seven days a week from 8:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., as well as the Public Drop Off Scale from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Following the 2020 River Break Up Flood, the RMWB extended the landfill’s hours of operation to assist residents and business owners with the cleanup.
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The RMWB waived fees for commercial waste disposal at the landfill until June 30, 2020, and non-commercial waste disposal until August 31, 2020.
Beginning June 1, the landfill will accept some items previously restricted due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Residents may drop off the following items:
- CFC appliances (fridges, freezers, a/c units, water coolers, etc.)
- Electronics, automotive oil, paint and household hazardous waste
- Aluminium cans
Place aluminium cans in metal bins at the Public Drop Off Area.
The landfill also accepts the following as per proper handling guidelines:
- Brush, trees and yard waste materials
- Construction, demolition and renovation materials
- Furniture
- Household waste
- Mattresses and box springs
- Scrap metal
- Soils (according to accepted guidelines)
- Tires
Municipal officials remind residents to bin recycling material like paper cardboard and plastics with their disposable residential waste.
Consult the Municipality’s website for more information about the landfill.
