Landfill hours and locations in Calgary
The City of Calgary has three landfill sites where you can take residential waste, commercial waste, hazardous chemicals and some recyclables.
Items accepted at the landfills
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Residential customers
The Throw ‘n’ Go areas are a convenient way to recycle, reuse and dispose of your old and unwanted household items. They accept a wide range of items you can't dispose of in your carts at home.
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Business and Commercial customers
Businesses and commercial waste haulers can take advantage of our commercial waste disposal options as well as yard waste composting and recycling options for some materials.
Industrial waste is only available at the Shepard Landfill location.
Landfill locations and hours
East Calgary Landfill
Materials accepted
Address
Hours (April - October)
Monday: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Spyhill Landfill
Materials accepted
Address
Hours (year round)
Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Shepard Landfill
Materials accepted
- residential waste
- No commercial waste is allowed except for clean fill and industrial waste – permits and appointments may be required.
Address
Residential hours (year round)
Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Industrial waste (year round)
Monday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
Procedures and rates
The City of Calgary is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees and customers. Physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
Waste loads must be tarped and secure to prevent littering. Please see Site Requirements for additional procedures when visiting a City landfill.
A minimum charge is applied to all loads unless otherwise specified. Landfill loads are charged by weight and type of material. Please refer to the Rates page for more information.
Free residential programs
Year-round
Seasonal
Public notices
Waste & Recycling Services applications currently available for public consultation.