The annual spring tipping fee holiday at Greater Sudbury landfill and waste transfer sites goes May 6-11 this year.
During the tipping fee holiday, hours of operation at all sites are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Residents are asked to sort loads for proper disposal and recycling prior to arriving at the landfill site.
“Examples of proper sorting categories include blue box recyclables, scrap metal and appliances, furniture, electronics, concrete, tires, leaf and yard trimmings, and regular household garbage. Prevent littering by covering trailers and truck beds when transporting waste,” the city said in a news release.
Noto bene: Fees for household waste will be waived if delivered in a private motor vehicle. If you plan on renting a truck to take advantage of the holiday, there’s an extra step to take.
“Residents who choose to rent a vehicle or borrow a commercial pickup truck to deliver their household waste must complete a Rental Vehicle Approval Form or Commercial Pickup Truck Approval Form,” the city said in a release. “Applications must be submitted for approval at least one week prior to the beginning of the tipping fee holiday, by end of day on Monday, April 29.” Online applications are available at greatersudbury.ca/tippingfeeholiday.
Non-residents of Greater Sudbury are not permitted access to city landfill sites. Proof of address may be required.
“Be prepared for longer than usual wait times due to increased landfill traffic during the tipping fee holiday week,” the city warned. “View the live camera feed at the Sudbury landfill site to see how busy it is before you make the trip.”
Check the line before you go with the landfill livestream, which you can find here: greatersudbury.ca/landfill-livestream.
