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Landfills
We have two landfills in Loyalist Township.
Violet Waste Disposal Site
- 1346 Violet Road, Odessa
- Payment type: debit, credit and cash only
Opening days and hours
- Tuesday to Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Four Saturdays per year, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m - please see the municipal calendar or the website calendar for exact dates
Amherst Island Waste Disposal Site
- 145 Dump Road, Stella
- Payment type: cash only
Opening days and hours
- Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Sunday, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Fees
- If you bring household garbage to the landfill, you need to either bag it and tag it with a bag tag, or pay a tipping fee for loose items or untagged bags.
- Tipping fees are $125 per tonne, with a minimum $15 charge per visit.
- Tire disposal fees: Tires are currently accepted free of charge. We recommend you dispose of old tires through your tire distributor when you have new tires put on your vehicle or with a registered tire collector.
What is not accepted at landfill sites? |
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Our landfills are not permitted to accept the following items:
Most building materials can be disposed of through companies in the Yellow Pages, under "Waste - Waste Management". |
Free Large Item Disposal Opportunities (FLIDO) |
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Our FLIDO program allows you to dispose of specified large items at no cost. You can use a FLIDO any time the landfills are open. How much is one FLIDO (opportunity)?One FLIDO is the equivalent of one pickup truck load of qualifying large items - 1.78 cubic metres of approximately 2.44 metres X 1.22 metres X 0.6 metres OR 64 cubic feet of 8 feet X 4 feet X 2 feet. What is a large item?
All other items are considered household garbage and tipping fees will apply to disposal. How can I use a FLIDO?Simply take your qualifying large items to the landfill for disposal. Make sure that you have documentation with you that indicates you are a resident of Loyalist Township (Photo ID, tax bill) The landfill attendant will guide you through the disposal process. How often can I use a FLIDO?Every Township household has two FLIDO opportunities each year. Once you have used both your opportunities for the year, regular disposal fees will apply. The current tipping fee is $125/tonne, with a $15 minimum charge per visit. Household garbage does not qualify for FLIDO. Household garbage that has not been bagged and tagged will be subject to tipping fees as mentioned above. Can someone else use a FLIDO on my behalf?If someone is delivering “Large Items” on your behalf, you must first either visit in person, or call the Loyalist Township Office (ext 116) to obtain an approval number that authorizes the landfill to accept the FLIDO on your behalf. |
Electronic Waste |
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Our landfills both accept waste electronic items, as designated by the Ontario Electronic Stewardship under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) program. Disposing of old electronics properly helps keep them out of landfills because they are transferred to recyclers and end-use processors. It also makes sure that any hazardous components are disposed of responsibly. Here's a list of electronics you can bring to the landfill for recycling:
The Amherstview Fire Station (363 Amherst Drive) offers an e-waste drop off bin through the Ontario Electronic Stewardship Program. The e-waste drop off bin is located in the rear parking lot of the Fire Station. Before dropping off your e-waste here, review the list of accepted electronics.
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Scrap Steel Disposal |
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Scrap Steel is accepted free of charge at the waste disposal sites in Violet and on Amherst Island. These items are diverted from our landfills to recyclers and end-use processors. Accepted:
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Household Hazardous Waste
Visit our recycling page for information on how to dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) such as paint, used oil, batteries, and others.
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