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Mohawk Street Landfill fees and recycling in Brantford
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Mohawk Street Landfill fees and recycling in Brantford. Mohawk Street Landfill accepts waste generated within the City of Brantford at 20 Morrison Road.
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Mohawk Street Landfill accepts waste generated within the City of Brantford at 20 Morrison Road. Regular hours are Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm, with loads weighed and unloaded before closing. Household hazardous waste is accepted only at scheduled events.
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Key facts and next steps
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who can bring waste to Mohawk Street Landfill? | All waste must be generated within the City of Brantford. The city may ask for proof of residency for household diversion programs. County of Brant eligibility at hazardous-waste events does not create general County access for ordinary landfill loads. |
| What is the 2026 general tipping fee? | Residential, industrial and commercial waste is listed at $92 per tonne. Loads weighing 150 kg or less have a $10 minimum charge. Different material categories have separate rates, so do not use the general rate for every load. |
| What are the residential tire limits? | The household program allows up to 10 tires per day, on or off rims, from a Brantford household. The city can request residency proof and refuse quantities appearing to come from a business or institutional activity. |
Sources: Mohawk Street Landfill Site · Household Hazardous Waste
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Who can bring waste to Mohawk Street Landfill?
All waste must be generated within the City of Brantford. The city may ask for proof of residency for household diversion programs. County of Brant eligibility at hazardous-waste events does not create general County access for ordinary landfill loads.
Source: Mohawk Street Landfill Site
When does the landfill operate?
Regular hours are Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm. It is closed Sundays, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. A load must be weighed and unloaded before 5 pm, so arrival just before closing may be too late.
Source: Mohawk Street Landfill Site
What payment methods are listed?
The city accepts cash, debit, Visa and MasterCard. Fees depend on material and weight. Tell staff what is in the load and keep separated recycling out of mixed disposal where the source requires diversion.
Source: Mohawk Street Landfill Site
Sources: Mohawk Street Landfill Site · Household Hazardous Waste
Fees and free recycling
What is the 2026 general tipping fee?
Residential, industrial and commercial waste is listed at $92 per tonne. Loads weighing 150 kg or less have a $10 minimum charge. Different material categories have separate rates, so do not use the general rate for every load.
Source: Mohawk Street Landfill Site
Can I bring yard material without a charge?
Leaves, grass and weeds are listed as no-charge yard and landscaping material, with twigs limited to 2 cm diameter. Brush has a separate $84-per-tonne rate and excludes stumps. Soil, sod and clearing waste are another category.
Source: Mohawk Street Landfill Site
Which electronics can residents recycle free?
The landfill's public drop-off takes listed cameras, computers and monitors, DVD players, fax machines, photocopiers, phones, televisions and VCRs without charge. Microwave ovens, kitchen appliances and power tools are not part of that free electronics list.
Source: Mohawk Street Landfill Site
Sources: Mohawk Street Landfill Site · Household Hazardous Waste
Restricted loads and special arrangements
What are the residential tire limits?
The household program allows up to 10 tires per day, on or off rims, from a Brantford household. The city can request residency proof and refuse quantities appearing to come from a business or institutional activity.
Source: Mohawk Street Landfill Site
Can I bring household hazardous waste on a normal weekday?
No. Hazardous household products are accepted only during scheduled events. The landfill also excludes liquid wastes, explosives, ammunition, flares and fireworks from regular disposal. Use the event page for product acceptance and packing rules.
Source: Mohawk Street Landfill Site
What must happen before disposing of a refrigerant appliance?
Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and similar equipment must first be drained and tagged by an Ozone Depletion Prevention-certified technician. The city's landfill page states that unprepared refrigerant appliances will not be accepted.
Source: Mohawk Street Landfill Site
Do contaminated soil or asbestos loads need advance approval?
Yes. Asbestos is by appointment. Contaminated soil requires staff review and approval of laboratory results before disposal. Call 519-759-4150 about the load instead of arriving with an unapproved specialized material.
Source: Mohawk Street Landfill Site
Sources: Mohawk Street Landfill Site · Household Hazardous Waste
Landfill location
Mohawk Street Landfill
20 Morrison Road, Brantford, Ontario
City waste disposal and public recycling drop-off. Separate rules apply to household hazardous waste events, tires, electronics and specialized loads.
Sources: Mohawk Street Landfill Site
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Sources: Mohawk Street Landfill Site · Household Hazardous Waste