Winkler 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 eligible bulky household waste to the regional SWAMP landfill; follow its sorting, fee and accepted-material rules.
- Facility / address
- SWAMP Regional Landfill: from PTH 14 and PR 428 travel north about 4 miles on 428, east about 2 miles on Road 17N, then north about 3/4 mile on Road 19W / Green Farm Road. The operator does not publish a conventional civic street address.
- Phone / contact
- SWAMP Regional Landfill: 204-325-2216.
- Hours / timing
- Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:15 p.m. (gates close about 4:30 p.m.); Sat 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (gates close about 5 p.m.). Confirm holiday closures.
- What it handles
- Residential area includes general waste, recycling, metal, mattress containers, e-waste, fridges/freezers, wood and tires under the posted rules.
- Primary route
- The regional SWAMP Landfill lists dedicated mattress and box-spring containers. It does not collect household waste from the curb. If you need municipal curbside service, check directly with the City; do not leave a couch or mattress at the curb based only on a recycling calendar.
- Self-haul / drop-off
- For oversized material, confirm the current municipal or regional drop-off route and fees before hauling; do not infer acceptance from the regular collection calendar.
- Material routes covered
- Furniture & mattresses; Appliances; Electronics; Renovation debris
How to dispose of common items in Winkler
Mattress and box-spring disposal
SWAMP lists dedicated collection containers for mattresses and box springs, which are sent to Mother Earth Recycling in Winnipeg. Fees vary by material and load weight; check the current fee schedule or call 204-325-2216 before hauling.
Couches and large furniture
The regional SWAMP Landfill lists dedicated mattress and box-spring containers. It does not collect household waste from the curb. If you need municipal curbside service, check directly with the City; do not leave a couch or mattress at the curb based only on a recycling calendar.
Fridges, freezers and appliances
Large appliances can have metal, refrigerant or e-waste handling requirements. Verify the correct local route before moving the item.
Drywall and renovation debris
Renovation debris should not be assumed to qualify for household curbside collection; confirm the approved disposal facility.
Does your property type change the answer?
Before you pay for private junk removal
First check whether Winkler or its regional waste authority provides a no-charge or lower-cost municipal route for the exact item. Then compare the cost of self-haul, retailer take-back and private removal. Ask a private hauler where the material will be taken and whether disposal fees are included in the quoted price.
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