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Rates & Waste Accepted
Every load is weighed at the gate. A $10.00 minimum charge applies to all refuse taken in. Cash, debit, and Visa/Mastercard are accepted.
Posted Rate Card
Tonnage rates & provincial levy
Rates below include the provincial levy where applicable, shown separately for transparency. Appliances are billed per unit, not by weight.
| Material | Base Rate | Provincial Levy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household Garbage & Refuse | $40.00 / tonne | $10.00 / tonne | $50.00 / tonne |
| Construction & Demolition | $40.00 / tonne | $10.00 / tonne | $50.00 / tonne |
| Wood & Paper | $40.00 / tonne | $10.00 / tonne | $50.00 / tonne |
| Shingles | $40.00 / tonne | $10.00 / tonne | $50.00 / tonne |
| Scrap Iron | $50.00 / tonne | — | $50.00 / tonne |
| Tires | $50.00 / tonne | — | $50.00 / tonne |
| Appliances — fridge, freezer, A/C | $60.00 each | $10.00 each | $70.00 each |
Gate minimum: $10.00 collected on every load taken in, regardless of weight.
Refuse being transported to the site must be conveyed in a manner that prevents littering. Offenders will be charged.
Permitted Waste Streams
What the site is approved to accept
Beyond standard household and construction refuse, the Virden site is permitted for a range of industrial material under approval 2627RR. Call ahead for industrial volumes or anything outside the categories below.
Payment & Gate Process
How payment works
Cash, debit, Visa, and Mastercard are all accepted at the gate house.
Vehicles are weighed in and out; net tonnage determines the charge at posted rates.
Recurring industrial or commercial volumes can be set up with a standing account — contact the gate office to arrange terms.