Nanaimo disposal at a glance
Local drop-off & pickup details
Practical local details to check before you load, set out or book a large item.
- Large-item route
- Self-haul accepted bulky household waste to the RDN facility and separate recycling streams. Check material-specific charges; household carts do not provide an automatic oversized-item pickup.
- Facility / address
- RDN Regional Landfill, 1105 Cedar Road, Nanaimo, BC.
- Phone / contact
- RDN facility/service questions: 250-390-4111 or 1-877-607-4111.
- Hours / timing
- Daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed statutory holidays. Check the current operator notice before travelling.
- Local route
- Nanaimo’s black garbage cart excludes oversized items greater than 60 cm in any dimension as well as construction/demolition waste. Large loads therefore need a facility or private-pickup plan.
- Self-haul option
- The Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Landfill is at 1105 Cedar Road. In 2026 municipal solid waste up to 50 kg costs $8; larger loads are $160/tonne.
- Material routes covered
- Furniture & mattresses; Appliances; Electronics; Household hazardous waste; Renovation debris; Yard waste / wood; Garbage / household junk
How to dispose of common items in Nanaimo
Appliances and special items
Refrigerant-containing appliances have a $25 per-unit surcharge at RDN facilities. Other recyclable appliances/metal should be separated from mixed garbage.
Drywall and renovation debris
RDN facilities accept construction/demolition streams, but rates vary sharply by material. Sort gypsum, wood, roofing and metal before arrival.
Mattress and box-spring disposal
The RDN landfill accepts mattresses and box springs with a $25 per-unit surcharge in addition to the applicable load fee.
Before you set out or haul a large item
In Nanaimo, classify the item before choosing the disposal route. Furniture, mattresses, refrigerant appliances, electronics, household hazardous waste and construction debris can be governed by different collection or facility rules even when they come from the same home.
Use City of Nanaimo — Garbage to re-check the current collection date or booking requirement, item dimensions or weight limits, facility hours, fees and preparation instructions. If the guide uses a regional authority, that is intentional: the regional waste operator may control disposal even when curbside service is associated with the municipality.
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