Sorting and Recycling

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Also known as "E-Waste" this is a broad category characterized by anything with a cord hanging out of it. Items include, but are not limited to: computers, televisions, amps, speakers, routers, DVD/ VHS players, blenders, microwaves, vacuum cleaners, light fixtures, printers/ fax/ copiers, treadmills/ ellipticals/ spin-bikes, and the list goes on!

From refridgerators, to deep freezes, ranges, ovens, washing machines, dryers, water coolers/ softeners/ heaters, air conditioners, and furnaces we take them all! There are Eco-fees for responsible freon collection on all cooling units.

With new technology in electric motors, comes all different types of batteries. Lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, and lead-acid to name a few. They can be found in places from your remote control, electric assist bicycle, R/C toys, ATVs, cordless power tools, power banks, booster packs, and cars.

There are so many different kinds of metals that can be taken to a local recycler. Some types include tin, galvanized steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, nickel, brass, and lead. Many things that we take away contain components made from one or more of these substances and we do our best to make sure they end up in the right place.

All liquid waste (except oil from fryers) is prohibited at the landfill. House paints with legible labels can be brought to Battery Doctor free of charge, however there are fees for disposal on industrial and oil-based paints, solvents, adhesives, shoe polish, gun wash, lubricants, drywall mud, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, fertilizers, wood stains, epoxy, bear spray, crack filler, cleaners, rancid gasoline, and pool chemicals.

It seems almost everybody has an old set of bald tires kicking around, even if the vehicle they came off of is long gone! The dump accepts tires, but with the following fees: $3 for up to 16" with or without rim, $5 for over 16", no rim, $10 for over 16" with rim.

Everything known as "garbage" to be buried in the active face of the landfill. Most renovation and construction waste, household rubbish and damaged furnishings end up here. Non-recylable materials include; painted, vinyl coated, and pressure treated wood products, tiles, porcelain toilets, sinks, fibreglass, most large plastic pieces, food waste, coloured and spongy foam, synthetic fabrics, sheet and plexi glass, mirrors, rubber and pex hose, box springs, carpet, underlay, hardy-board, dura-deck, laminate, siding, insulation, and the list goes on!

All types of organic and compostable refuse such as; tree branches, leaves, plants, grass clippings, flowers, fruit, nut shells, brush, bushes, hedges, pine, fir, and spruce needles, and weeds. They are shredded in a chipper, composted into OgoGrow and used in gardens and landscapes around the valley!

Dimensional lumber, plywood, pressboard, chipboard, and pallets, free of any paint, stains, chemical treatments, or any non-wood contaminants (nails, screws, bolts, and truss braces okay). The wood is chipped and used for composting and for layers on the active face of the dump.

As of January 1st, 2018 all tar and gravel roofing materials are mandatorily sorted from general demo waste. This category encompasses regular shingles, roll top and peel-and-stick roofing, and asphalt/ gravel from flat top roofs. Subject to an aditional surcharge if mixed with garbage.

The heaviest stuff we take away. Please ensure that it is broken down into manageable sized chunks for loading. Concrete, cement, composite pavement, asphalt, patio pavers, bricks, and mortar are all in this group with minimal amounts of rebar.

The highest rates for disposal on this weighty substance. At $175 per tonne, plus being subject to an additional $150 surcharge if deemed contaminated (tiles, glue, wood, etc adhered to gypsum), it can be the most difficult to estimate disposal fees on. When buried, anaerobic decomposition occurs and creates dangerous H2S gas, therfore it must be isolated from general demo.