Kenora disposal at a glance
Large-item routeTake acceptable bulky items to the Waste Transfer Facility for assessed charges. Hazardous waste and recycling use their separate designated streams.
Facility / addressWaste Transfer Facility, 401 Mellick Avenue, Kenora, ON.
Hours / timingWeekdays 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; May–Oct Sun 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., winter Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Scales close 30 minutes before site closing; statutory holidays closed.
Local drop-off & pickup details
Practical local details to check before you load, set out or book a large item.
- Large-item route
- Take acceptable bulky items to the Waste Transfer Facility for assessed charges. Hazardous waste and recycling use their separate designated streams.
- Facility / address
- Waste Transfer Facility, 401 Mellick Avenue, Kenora, ON.
- Phone / contact
- Solid Waste manager enquiries: 807-467-2990; City service: 807-467-2000.
- Hours / timing
- Weekdays 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; May–Oct Sun 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., winter Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Scales close 30 minutes before site closing; statutory holidays closed.
- Small load pricing
- Garbage bags are $2.75 each up to 11.36 kg / 25 lb per bag. Approved material loads up to 250 kg have a $23.70 minimum charge.
- Diversion
- Residential recycling, batteries and some yard material have no-charge routes; CFC appliances are not accepted.
- Special items
- Propane cylinders, batteries and other special materials have item-specific rates or no-charge programs. CFC/refrigerant appliances are not accepted at the facility, so arrange another approved route before transporting one.
- Material routes covered
- Furniture & mattresses; Appliances; Household hazardous waste; Renovation debris; Garbage / household junk
LOCAL DISPOSAL OPTIONS
How to dispose of common items in Kenora
Fees, free streams and limits
- Small load pricing: Garbage bags $2.75 each; approved loads up to 250 kg have a published minimum/flat charge.
Mattresses, couches and household furniture
Furniture is accepted through the facility’s construction/demolition area. Approved loads up to 250 kg have a $23.70 minimum charge; weigh-based charges apply above that threshold.
Appliances, electronics, paint, propane and other special items
Propane cylinders, batteries and other special materials have item-specific rates or no-charge programs. CFC/refrigerant appliances are not accepted at the facility, so arrange another approved route before transporting one.
Renovation, construction and yard debris
Construction and demolition material is handled in the facility’s project-waste area. Keep renovation debris separate from household recyclables and no-charge yard material to avoid contaminating diversion streams.
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