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You can find our Southampton Landfill at 126 Concession 14 in Saugeen Shores. 

You can also contact our landfill office during operating hours by calling 519-797-2863.

Regular Hours of Operation 

  • Monday - 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
  • Wednesday - 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
  • Friday - 9:00 am to 4:45 pm
  • Saturday - 9:00 am to 3:45 pm

Physical distancing measures will remain in place.

The number of vehicles on site will be limited to make sure everyone is following physical distancing rules, staying at least two metres away from others. Please note that lines may be long. The landfill will open at 9:00 am; please enter from the west (off Carlisle Street) to join the line.

Please arrive at the landfill at least 15 minutes before closing time in order for staff to process your transaction.

Christmas Tree Disposal

 Artificial

Artificial Christmas trees can be disposed of at the Southampton Landfill during regular hours of operation.

Artificial Christmas trees fall under the "Domestic Sorted Household" tipping fee category, and are subject to the $10.00 minimum vehicle charge.

 Non-Artificial

Non-artificial Christmas trees can be disposed of at the Southampton Landfill during regular hours of operation.

Non-artificial Christmas trees fall under the "Brush" tipping fee category (free disposal under 500lbs).

 

Tipping Fees

All vehicles will be weighed upon entry and exit of the landfill and the actual fee charged will be on the tipped weight.

Minimum Charge For Any Vehicle

 $10.00

Domestic Sorted Household

 $121.73 per tonne

Unsorted Waste

 $389.54 per tonne

Wood, Clean Wood, Stumps

 $121.73 per tonne

White Metals

 $5.74 per item

Brush 

 $121.73 - over 500lbs

Concrete, Brick, Asphalt Shingles

 $121.73 per tonne

Mattress and Box Springs

 $27.98 per unit

Clean Fill

 $62.39 per tonne

Contaminated Fill - Subject to MoE Regulation

 $392.58 per tonne

Open On Closed Day

 $124.77 plus applicable tipping fees

Any person requesting the Saugeen Shores Landfill Site to be opened on any other hours other than the normal open hours shall make arrangements with the Manager of Public Works and shall pay the above noted fee.

 

Please note that the Saugeen Shores Landfill site is open to Saugeen Shores residents only. Please have proof of residence ready before entering landfill line.

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600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820

Port Elgin ON N0H 2C0

Phone 519-832-2008

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