Landfill

The City's Free Compost Giveaway begins on Monday, May 5 at the Mohawk Street Landfill Site and will run from Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (while quantities last). Residents are limited to two containers/bags per day. This is a bag-your-own event and residents should bring their own shovels and containers.

The Mohawk Street Landfill Site is located at 20 Morrison Road, Brantford, ON N3T 5L9. 

Hours of operation

Open - Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed - Sundays, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

NOTE: All loads must be weighed and unloaded prior to 5:00pm. All waste materials must be generated from within the City of Brantford.

Payment methods

Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa and MasterCard. 

2025 Tipping Fees

Effective January 1, 2025 the following Tipping Fee Schedule will apply at the Mohawk Street Landfill:

Tipping Fees Schedule
Waste materialRate
Residential, industrial and commercial waste $90.00/tonne
Yard and landscaping material such as leaves, grass, weeds (Twigs must be no larger than 2 cm diameter) No charge
Brush (No Stumps) $82.00/tonne
Wood skids and pallets $225.00/tonne
Asbestos (by appointment only) $310.00/tonne
Minimum load fee (all loads weighing 150 kg or less) $10.00 per load
Mixed clearing waste (sod, grass and soil) $31.00/tonne
Concrete, asphalt and brick rubble (non-reinforced) $25.00/tonne
Banned mixed waste products (corrugated cardboard, recyclable wood, recyclable metal) $205.00/tonne
Appliances $10.00 each
Tires off rims (limit of 10) No charge
Tires on rims (limit of 10) No charge
Registrable non-hazardous waste soil $35.00/tonne
Commercial Load Destruction Verification Fee $158.00 per load, plus applicable tipping fee
Large scale disposal projects surcharge 1.5 times applicable tipping fee
Rain barrel $74.00
Backyard composter $31.00

Please Note:

  • “Mixed Load Charge” tickets will be issued for loads that contain a discernable amount (over 10%) of recyclable materials at $205 per tonne.
  • Household Hazardous Wastes are ONLY accepted at the landfill during our scheduled events.
  • Liquid wastes are NOT accepted in the landfill.
  • Drums must be completely emptied and cut in half prior to disposal at the landfill.
  • Explosives including ammunition, flares and fireworks are NOT accepted in the landfill.
  • Use the Recycle Coach app to help answer questions about accepted wastes at the landfill.

Cover materials

When cover material is needed at the Landfill, the City may, at its discretion, accept loads of clean soil from residents and businesses within the City free of charge. Pre-approval must be obtained from the City (TCLP analysis may be required). Please contact the City for more information at 519-759-4150.

Contaminated Soil

Contaminated soil and soils generated from site remediation or cleanup activities may be accepted at the applicable tipping fee rates. All contaminated soil loads must be approved prior to disposal. Solid Waste Operations staff must review lab results of appropriate testing parameters before disposal can be approved. Please contact the City at 519-759-4150 to review these requirements.

Electronic Equipment Recycling

The City’s electronic recycling program is available to Brantford residents during regular operating hours, Monday to Saturday,  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Mohawk Street Landfill Site. Bring your old, used electronic equipment to the Public Drop-off Area of the landfill free of charge.

 Accepted Items
  • Cameras
  • Computers, monitors and related components
  • DVD players
  • Electronic calculators
  • Fax machines
  • Photocopiers
  • Telephones
  • TV's
  • VCR's
 Not Accepted Items

These items can be disposed of at the public drop off area. Disposal fees apply.

  • Microwave ovens

  • Refrigerant-Containing Appliances -  refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers etc. These items will not be accepted at the landfill unless they have been properly drained and tagged by a technician certified under the Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) program.

  • Kitchen Appliances – coffee makers, toasters, blenders, etc.
  • Household appliances – vacuums, carpet cleaners, etc.
  • Electric motors
  • Power tools

Tire Recycling

Tires on and off rim can be taken to the Mohawk Street Landfill Site during regular operating hours, Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., free of charge.  There is a limit of 10 tires per visit.

Diversion of construction and demolition materials

You can divert the following materials for recycling:

  • asphalt shingles
  • roofing nails (mixed with shingles)
  • dressed lumber
  • shingle packaging materials
  • drywall

Materials are recycled by the following companies:

  • Green Step Recycling - 324 Henry Street Brantford, 519-754-0994
  • Try-Recycling - 21463 Clarke Road London, 519-457-1566
  • Green Valley Recycling - 1200 Green Valley Road London, 519-681-0606
  • Eastwood Milling - 63 Old Onondaga Rd E. Brantford, 519-752-9663