What Can I Bring to the Facility?
ACCEPTED MATERIALS & ITEMS
The Whitemouth- Reynolds-North Whiteshell Waste Management Facility accepts most items that are produced commercially and residentially. We are prohibited from collecting some materials like large amounts of medical waste, contaminated soils, dead livestock and road kill. Staff have the right to turn away any items that are not suited for disposal at this facility.
All construction and demolition materials are subject to a tipping fee. Please see the "Fees" tab to read more.
A-Z LIST
The following list was created to assist you in determining how certain items can be disposed or recycled. Also what we charge tipping fees on and what we recycle (no fee).
Anything that we recycle is free to you as a resident. Regular household garbage is also free to you as a resident. Please bring your Waste Management card that was supplied in your tax bill from the RM of residence, or verification (ID) of address. If you do not have a card, please visit your RM office and request one. There is no fee for this card.
Household garbage constitutes any food waste or non recyclable packaging from your home. It is not furniture, carpet, clothing, construction materials, mattresses ECT. See list or ask if you are not certain, and we will be pleased to assist you.
Acid
Acid is a dangerous substance and we ask you to transport it to our site in a sealed container and provide it to the attendant on duty.
Aerosol spray cans
Spray cans should not be placed in household garbage, as pressurized cans can pose a safety hazard. We ask you to place all aerosol cans in front of the product care building drop off area.
Air conditioner and dehumidifier
Take to the metal pile beside product care building in WHITE appliance area. WHITE appliances contain Freon and need special handling.
Aluminum Foil/Trays
Aluminum foil and trays go into regular household garbage. They cannot be recycled.
Anti-freeze and Container
Transport labeled antifreeze (glycol) and place on designated pallet in front oil building. An attendant will be happy to ensure safe handling.
Appliances
Such as, stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, hot water heaters and air-conditioners are to be placed in the Metal pile for recycling.
Fridges, freezers and water coolers - Put in White appliances (Freon) section.
(Microwaves and TVs go for electronic waste recycling) Please report to attendant.
Bags: Plastic
Plastic bags cannot go into recycling. Also, they do not break down easily in landfill sites. Therefore, please reuse them if possible and then put them with your regular garbage. Better yet, try reusable non plastic or recycled bags whenever possible.
Batteries (lead-acid)
Batteries can be placed on the designated pallet at Household Waste Pole shed.
Batteries (hearing aid or D - 4A)
Drop off with attendant, or leave in wagon in front of Product Care building.
Beverage Containers
All beverage containers can be placed in recycling bins at Household Waste Pole shed.
Cardboard
Place in designated bin under pole shed. If possible break down to flat.
Carpet
Carpet is construction and demolition material. It must go to the landfill. See attendant for tipping fees.
CDs/DVDs
Place in recycling.
CFLs, Fluorescent Tubes and ballasts
These products contain mercury and must be handled carefully. We ask you to contact attendant or report to the office so we may assist you.
Computer / Computer Accessories
E-Waste is housed in building 3. Please report to attendant.
Construction Waste
For information regarding construction waste disposal, and proper placement of materials please see attendant, or report to office. All materials must be sorted to accommodate recycling of recyclable materials. Metal, wiring, clean wood and landfill items must be sorted individually to ensure proper disposal.
Drink/Juice Boxes
Most drink and tetra packs can be recycled.
Electrical and Electronic Waste (E-waste)
Cords from any appliance can go into small e-waste receptacle. See attendant. Appliances such as toasters and kettles are not electronic waste and go in household garbage.
Fiberglass
Considered construction waste. Tipping fees apply.
Fire Extinguisher
Place in front of Product Care building. An attendant will recycle.
Fluorescent Lights
Provide them to the attendant. If attendant is unavailable, place in front of Product Care drop off area.
Bundle quantities with masking tape to keep from breaking during transport.
Food Waste
Place in regular household garbage.
Fridge and freezer
Transport to metal dump, and place in WHITE appliance section. Or Contact Efficiency Manitoba for a rebate and free pick up. Appliance Recycling Program — Efficiency Manitoba (efficiencymb.ca)
Furniture
Mattresses, box springs, chairs, couches and other furniture are not household waste. Tipping fees apply.
Glass Bottles
Place in recycling in marked GLASS metal bin.
Herbicides (Roundup, etc.)
Herbicides are highly toxic chemicals and must not be dumped into the drainage system.
Provide them to the attendant on duty. If attendant is unavailable, place in clearly marked and sealed containers and place in front of drop off area in front of Product Care.
Household Hazardous Waste
Give to attendant. If attendant is unavailable, place on designated wagon in front of the drop off area.
Ensure all household hazardous waste is in clearly marked and sealed containers.
Examples of household hazardous waste products include;
· Any filled container with a safety symbol on it
· Aerosol cans
· Cleaners (toilet, oven or drain)
· Antifreeze (radiator / windshield)
· Automotive batteries
· Gasoline
· Bbq and camping fuel
· Chemical lawn fertilizers
· Herbicides (weed killers)
· Pesticides / insecticides (insect and rodent killers)
· Insect repellent
· Latex and oil-based paints (oil-based/alkyd)
· paint brush cleaners / solvents
· Varnish remover
· Swimming pool chemicals
· Some light bulbs
· Fire extinguishers
Junk Mail
Place in Recycling. PAPER bin please.
Lights (CFLs and tubes)
These products may contain mercury and must be handled carefully. Provide it to the attendant on duty. If attendant is unavailable, place in front of drop off area. Bundle with masking tape to prevent breakage during transport.
Medications
Take to Pharmacy. We cannot accept medication or medical waste. This includes needles or sharps.
Mercury Switches and Thermostats
Old non-programmable thermostats and anti-lock braking systems (ABS) in end-of-life vehicles contain mercury and must be handled carefully. Provide it to the attendant on duty. If attendant is unavailable, place in front of drop off area.
Microwave
Electronic Waste. Building 3. Please inform attendant on site.
Needles and Syringes (sharps)
For regular use, ask your doctor for a household sharps container, and return it for an empty one when needed. In order to keep our staff safe, we no longer accept medical waste of any kind. Thank you for understanding.
Newspaper
Place in PAPER only bin under Household Waste Pole shed.
Oil, Oil Filter and Container
Provide it to the attendant on duty. You must sign in at the Oil shed for us to accept your oil. Always ask if we are having any incentive drives. (Free stuff)
This includes;
· Used automotive oil and containers
· Used oil filters
· Used packaged antifreeze and their containers (30L or less) and bulk antifreeze (greater than 30L)
· Antifreeze - Ethylene glycol and propylene glycol used or intended for use as a vehicle engine coolant.
*Gas can be recycled. Drop off with attendant at Product Care, not oil building. Gas must be dropped off in an approved gas container with a sealed cap. No exceptions will be made due to regulations and safety measures.
Paint
Leftover paint should NOT be dumped into sewers or drains. Place in front of Product Care building in designated container. We will recycle for you.
Pesticide & Insecticide
Pesticides and insecticides are highly toxic chemicals and must not be dumped into the drainage system.
Provide it to the attendant on duty. If attendant is unavailable, place on designated wagon in front of drop off area.
Phone (Home phones and Cell phones)
E-Waste can be given to the attendant on site. Building 3.
Printer
E-Waste acceptable. See attendant for location of drop off in front of building 3.
Propane Tank / Compressed Gas Tank
Propane tanks only are accepted by us. Drop off in yard area marked Propane Tanks. Other gas compressed tanks are not accepted by WRNW Waste Mgmt. Do NOT place in landfill.
Railroad Ties and Landscape Timber
These items contain creosote, a preservative, which makes them hazardous. See if someone is interested in reusing your railroad ties in a landscaping project.
Second Chance Area
The Second Chance area is temporarily not available. It should be up and running soon. We encourage re-useable items to be reused. New to you! coming soon.
Scrap Metal
Transport to metal designated area.
Sharp Objects
These items such as knives, nails, etc., need to be packaged in puncture-proof containers with lids. See attendant for proper disposal.
*Needles for medical use are not accepted. Please take to Pharmacy.
Smoke Detectors
Please remove batteries and drop off batteries in front of Product Care building. An attendant will recycle for you. Smoke detectors are placed in household garbage.
Solvents
Solvents are considered as hazardous waste and proper disposal is required. Place in designated wagon or bin in front of the Product Care drop off area, in a clearly marked and sealed container.
Styrofoam
Place in regular garbage. Styrofoam is not recyclable and therefore tipping fees apply.
Television
In partnership with EPRA, this is recyclable. Please place in electronic recycling area at building 3. Ask attendant if location is unclear or attendant is not at the location.
Tire and Tube
Place in tire area. Recyclable, so no charge.
Toner Cartridges
Not possible to recycle in WRNW Waste Mgmt. Facility. Staples, Xerox and other companies have mail in programs, check with your supplier for more information.
Varnish
Treat as paint. Product Care building and an attendant will recycle. Place in specified bin. Please ensure it is tightly sealed.
Washers and Dryers
Transport to metal area, not included in the Freon waste.
Yard Waste
Clean burn area. Branches, vegetation, leaves and compost. Also ashes. Please do not place ashes in Landfill area.
If there are any items that you are questionable about, please ask. We will be happy to assist you in keeping our community as Green as possible.
Solvents are considered as hazardous waste and proper disposal is required. Place in designated wagon or bin in front of the Product Care drop off area, in a clearly marked and sealed container.
Styrofoam
Place in regular garbage. Styrofoam is not recyclable and therefore tipping fees apply.
Television
In partnership with EPRA, this is recyclable. Please place in electronic recycling area at building 3. Ask attendant if location is unclear or attendant is not at the location.
Tire and Tube
Place in tire area. Recyclable, so no charge.
Toner Cartridges
Not possible to recycle in WRNW Waste Mgmt. Facility. Staples, Xerox and other companies have mail in programs, check with your supplier for more information.
Varnish
Treat as paint. Product Care building and an attendant will recycle. Place in specified bin. Please ensure it is tightly sealed.
Washers and Dryers
Transport to metal area, not included in the Freon waste.
Yard Waste
Clean burn area. Branches, vegetation, leaves and compost. Also ashes. Please do not place ashes in Landfill area.
If there are any items that you are questionable about, please ask. We will be happy to assist you in keeping our community as Green as possible.
Solvents are considered as hazardous waste and proper disposal is required. Place in designated wagon or bin in front of the Product Care drop off area, in a clearly marked and sealed container.
Styrofoam
Place in regular garbage. Styrofoam is not recyclable and therefore tipping fees apply.
Television
In partnership with EPRA, this is recyclable. Please place in electronic recycling area at building 3. Ask attendant if location is unclear or attendant is not at the location.
Tire and Tube
Place in tire area. Recyclable, so no charge.
Toner Cartridges
Not possible to recycle in WRNW Waste Mgmt. Facility. Staples, Xerox and other companies have mail in programs, check with your supplier for more information.
Varnish
Treat as paint. Product Care building and an attendant will recycle. Place in specified bin. Please ensure it is tightly sealed.
Washers and Dryers
Transport to metal area, not included in the Freon waste.
Yard Waste
Clean burn area. Branches, vegetation, leaves and compost. Also ashes. Please do not place ashes in Landfill area.
If there are any items that you are questionable about, please ask. We will be happy to assist you in keeping our community as Green as possible.