The 2023 bulk waste drop-off program is available on the following dates:

May 6, 13 & 27

August 12

October 14 & 21

The drop-off location is at 43 Gateway Drive, Kelligrews. The bins open at 8:00 a.m. on each scheduled day and are removed when filled. 

Program Guidelines

• All waste must be bulk household waste (i.e. chesterfields, carpet, etc.) that is not picked up by the regular household waste or recycling collection services.
• Off-loading is the responsibility of residents. Any mess during off-loading must be cleaned up.
• This service is for residents only; businesses will not be permitted to use the service.
•  Materials from contractors or construction and demolition projects will not be accepted.
• Electronics not accepted. To learn how to recycle your electronics, visit recyclemyelectronics.ca.
• Tires, propane tanks or hazardous waste not accepted. All hazardous waste must be taken to the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility. 

To make an appointment to have your bulk garbage removed from your property, please e-mail wasterecycling@conceptionbaysouth.ca or call 709-834-6500 ext. 301 between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. There is no charge for senior citizens over 65. All other residents are required to pay a fee of $25.00 (HST included) per load, in advance of their pick-up date.

Bulk waste must not be placed at the curb earlier than 48 hours prior to the scheduled appointment.

Bulk waste is collected at a reduced schedule during the month of December and collection is not available the during winter months of January, February and March. Services will resume on April 11, 2023.

What’s Accepted

• Mattresses
• Sofas
• Furniture
• Appliances
• Glass (securely packaged and identified)
• Box springs
• Chairs
• Tree limbs tied in bundles (4’ long; max. weight 50 lbs)
• Carpet tied in rolls (max. 6’ long; max. weight 50 lbs)
• Bathroom fixtures
• Small metal items (bicycles, barbecues, etc.)
• Hot water boilers
• Other bulk items normally associated with a residential household

What’s Not Accepted

• Electronics
• Car wrecks, parts, frames, engines
• Debris from building renovations or demolitions
• Asphalt shingles
• Sod /earthen material, rocks, bricks, concrete, soil, etc.
• Tires
• Propane tanks
• Items that weigh more than 300 lbs
• Construction material
• Discarded vehicle oil and partially filled paint cans
• Tree limbs, unless cut and bundled (max. weight 50 lbs; max. 4’ long)
• Hazardous material (ammonia, acids, pharmaceutical products, paints, oils, pesticides, etc.)

The Town reserves the right to refuse to pick up any item which may not be listed above and its decision shall be final.