Landfill hours and locations in Calgary
The City of Calgary has three sanitary landfill sites where you can take residential waste, household chemicals and some recyclables.
For holiday hours, please see our landfill holiday schedule.
East Calgary and Spyhill landfill facilities accepts commercial waste, including yard waste and some source-separated recyclables.
The Shepard landfill facility is the only location that accepts industrial waste. Permits and appointments may be required.
COVID-19 Update
The City landfill sites are currently not accepting cash as payment in response to COVID-19. We accept debit cards and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and American Express).
We currently do not accept electronic payment options such as Apple Tap or Samsung Pay.
Please practice physical distancing and keep at least 2 metres from others at all times. This includes interacting with City staff and unloading your waste.
Accepts residential and commercial waste
Open: Monday - Saturday
(year round)
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed:
Dec. 25th - Christmas Day
Jan. 1st - New Year's Day
See holiday schedule
Accepts residential and commercial waste
Open: Monday - Saturday
(November – March)
Monday – Sunday
(April 4 – October 31)
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed:
Dec. 25th - Christmas Day
Jan. 1st - New Year's Day
See holiday schedule
Accepts residential waste and industrial material only
Residential waste
Open: Monday - Saturday
(year round)
8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Industrial waste
Permits are required.
See Industrial Waste.
Open: Monday to Friday
8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed:
Dec. 25th - Christmas Day
Jan. 1st - New Year's Day
See holiday schedule
Guidelines and rates
The City of Calgary is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees and customers. Physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
Waste loads must be tarped and secure to prevent littering. Charges apply to all loads of waste brought to the landfills.
Clean fill disposal requirements have changed (a soil analysis test may be required before disposal). Please refer to the Landfill Rates page for more information, or contact 311.
Accepted at the landfills
- See what end-of-life electronics we accept.
- See what hazardous waste materials we accept.
- See what used clothing, shoes and textiles we accept.
Public notices
Waste & Recycling Services applications currently available for public consultation.