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1716 Northfield Road • 250-758-2401

Nanaimo

Yard Waste, Clean Fill, and Concrete Drop‑Off

Bring garden waste, soil/dirt, sod, sand, rock, and broken concrete to our central drop‑off at 1716 Northfield Road. Open to everyone!

Bin #29

Garden Waste

Plant-based organic materials

Accepted Materials

  • Grass/hedge clippings

  • Whole plants w/ root ball (no dirt)

  • Stumps (max. 3′ x 3′ x 3′, no rock/dirt)

  • Chipped trees/brush

  • Composted plant material

  • Logs/trees (max. 6′ long pcs.)

  • Leaves

  • Weeds

  • Branches

  • Blackberries

Prohibited Materials

  • Non-organic materials (plastic bags, metal, etc.)

  • Manure

  • Lumber

  • Building materials

  • Paper bags

  • Standard terms and conditions apply

Rates

  • Per garbage can (min. charge) $5.00
  • Small truck (6' bed, level load) $22.00
  • Small truck (6' bed, heaped load) $29.00
  • Standard truck (8' bed, level load) $29.00
  • Standard truck (8' bed, heaped load) $37.00
  • Commercial truck or trailer (max. 8 yards) $17.00/yard

Bin #27

Excavated Dirt & Fill

Mixed fill, dirt, sod, and sand

Accepted Materials

  • Clean fill

  • Rocks (up to 1′ x ’ x 1′)

  • Gravels

  • Dirt

  • Soil

  • Sod

  • Sand

Prohibited Materials

  • Material contaminated with man-made or processed chemicals (gas, diesel, oil hydrocarbons, etc.)

  • Soupy mud

  • Standard terms and conditions apply

Rates

  • Per 5-gallon pail (min. charge) $1.50
  • Less than 1/3 yard $13.00
  • Less than 2/3 yard $19.00
  • Less than 1 yard $23.00
  • Commercial truck or trailer (max. 8 yards) $23.00/yard

Bin #28

Concrete & Rock Debris

Broken concrete, stone, masonry

Accepted Materials

  • Broken concrete from walls, foundations, slabs, ceramic tile, mortar (max. 2′ x 2′ x 8″ thick)

  • Broken retaining wall blocks and paving stones

  • Boulders & stones (1′ x 1′ x 1′ to max. 2′ x 2′ x 2′)

  • Stone and mortar work waste

Prohibited Materials

Rates

  • Per 5-gallon pail (min. charge) $1.75
  • Less than 1/3 yard $14.00
  • Less than 2/3 yard $22.00
  • Less than 1 yard $28.00
  • Commercial truck or trailer (max. 8 yards) $28.00/yard

Open to Landscapers, Homeowners, & Everyone Else

The Landscape Recycling Centre is open to all homeowners, landscapers, and contractors. And you won’t have to drive out of town to get here: we’re conveniently located at 1716 Northfield Road in central Nanaimo.

Drop Off Your Waste Material

Our drop-off bins accept a wide range of materials, including excavated dirt and fill, concrete and rock debris, and garden waste. Scroll down this page to view the accepted and prohibited items for each bin.

Leave with the Good Stuff

After you’ve dumped a bunch of material off, you’re probably only half-way done! On your way out, fill up with the bulk materials or rental equipment you need to finish that job off for good.