Waste Depot

The Canborough Waste Management Facility is the only waste depot in Haldimand County. It's located at 499 James Rd., Dunnville, ON.


Temporary Service Change: Tire Acceptance Paused

Due to an ongoing provincial backlog, the Canborough Waste Management Facility has stopped accepting tires until further notice.

Applies to all tires, including:

  • Passenger vehicle tires
  • Light truck tires
  • Commercial vehicle tires
  • Agricultural tires
  • Motorcycle and ATV tires

Residents can check rpra.ca/where-to-recycle or contact local tire retailers for potential alternative disposal locations.


Public waste drop-off hours and fees

The public waste drop-off is open year-round for garbage, leaf and yard materials and waste diversion programs.

Operating hours

  • Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sunday and holidays: Closed

For eligible bulky items, instead of visiting the drop-off, you can schedule collection by calling Norfolk Disposal Services at 1-800-616-0347 to schedule curbside pickup.

View current tipping fees.


What items are accepted?

Please note that as of February 1, 2026, residential and commercial recycling is no longer accepted at the depot.

  • Residential and commercial waste accepted

Tipping fee applies

  • Residential and commercial metals accepted

No fees apply. Exception: If freon has not been removed, the tipping fee for a refrigerant-containing unit will apply.

No fees apply

Due to an ongoing provincial backlog, the Canborough Waste Management Facility has stopped accepting tires until further notice.

 

  • Residential and commercial waste accepted

Tipping fee applies

  • Residential and commercial waste accepted

Accepted materials include:

  • Tile
  • Flooring (not including laminates)
  • Drywall
  • Stucco
  • Wiring
  • Untreated wood
  • Pressure-treated wood
  • Cabinetry
  • Windows
  • Doors
  • Bricks
  • Asphalt
  • Toilets
  • Sinks
  • Piping

Tipping fee applies

Unacceptable materials include:

  • Painted or stained lumber
  • Plaster
  • Carpet
  • Laminates
  • Stucco and vinyl siding

Dispose of unacceptable items with general garbage waste.

  • Accepted textiles should all be in gently used condition and can be dropped off at the textile bin

Accepted items include:

  • Accessories and bags
  • Clothing (all types)
  • Curtains
  • General household textiles (towels, blankets, sheets, etc.)
  • Shoes and boots
  • Sleeping bags

No fees apply

Unacceptable textiles include:

    • Organic or hazardous materials
    • Sports equipment/gear
    • Items too large for the bin

Acceptable yard waste includes:

  • Weeds
  • Plant trimmings
  • Leaves
  • Brush
  • Branches
  • Tree stumps

Residential disposal: no fees apply, proof of residency is required

Commercial disposal: tipping fee applies

Unacceptable yard waste includes:

  • Kitchen scraps
  • Grass clippings
  • Rocks
  • Dirt
  • Sod
  • Flower pots and trays
  • Pet waste

Dispose of unacceptable items with general garbage waste.

Learn more about leaf and yard waste.

Drop off items in the reuse bin that could be useful to someone else. Check with the attendant to determine if you may place an item in the bin, or if you’d like to take an item from the bin.

Not sure if your item is accepted?

Use the “What Goes Where” search tool to check a specific item.

Contact Us

Solid Waste Operations
53 Thorburn Street South
Cayuga, Ontario
Canada, N0A 1E0

Email Solid Waste Operations
Phone: 905-318-5932