Landfill hours and locations in Calgary
The City of Calgary has three landfill sites where you can take residential waste, commercial waste, hazardous chemicals and some recyclables.
Items accepted at the landfills
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We offer residential Throw 'n' Go facilities to drop off garbage and recycling materials into bins in a paved all-weather location separate from the landfill.
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We offer commercial waste disposal as well as yard waste composting and recycling options for some materials.
Industrial waste is only available at the Shepard Landfill location.
Landfill locations and hours
East Calgary Landfill
Materials accepted
Address
Hours (April - October)
Monday: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Spyhill Landfill
Materials accepted
Address
Hours (year round)
Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Shepard Landfill
Materials accepted
- residential waste
- No commercial waste is allowed except for clean fill and industrial waste – permits and appointments may be required.
Address
Residential hours (year round)
Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Industrial waste (year round)
Monday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
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. Please see Landfill Guidelines for additional requirements when visiting a City landfill.
A minimum charge is applied to all loads unless otherwise specified. Landfill loads are charged by weight of material. Please refer to the Landfill Rates page for more information.
Free residential programs
Year-round
Seasonal
Public notices
Waste & Recycling Services applications currently available for public consultation.