Landfill
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:
| Waste material | Rate |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Not Accepted Items |
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These items can be disposed of at the public drop off area. Disposal fees apply.
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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
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