Medicine Hat Landfill: Hours, Fees, and What to Know Before You Go
The Medicine Hat city landfill is located at Range Road 53 off Highway 41A and is open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tipping fees start at $8 for residential loads up to 100 kg. Electronics, appliances, paint, and tires are accepted free of charge.
Planning a trip to the Medicine Hat landfill? It pays to know the hours, fees, and accepted items before you load up your vehicle. The landfill is a well-run facility with a straightforward fee structure — but there are items they won’t take, and the hours are more restricted than many residents expect.
Where Is the Medicine Hat Landfill Located?
The Medicine Hat Waste Management Facility is located approximately 3 km off Highway 41A on Range Road 53, north of the Veinerville area. It’s outside city limits, so plan for a short drive. The scale house phone number is 403-527-1718 if you need to confirm current conditions before heading out.
What Are the Landfill Hours?
Monday to Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Sundays and statutory holidays.
The Sunday closure trips up a lot of residents. If your weekend cleanout runs into Sunday, you’ll need to either store items until Monday or use a junk removal service. Medicine Hat Junk Pros operates seven days a week, which covers the gap when the landfill is closed.
How Much Does It Cost?
Tipping fees at the Medicine Hat landfill are governed by Waste Bylaw #1805. The minimum fee applies to most household loads:
| Load Size | Minimum Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 kg (residential car or SUV load) | $8 per vehicle |
| Over 100 kg | Additional per-tonne fee applies |
| Accepted recycling items (see table below) | Free for residents |
Payment: Cash, credit, or debit accepted at the scale house. No GST applies to disposal fees.
If you’re regularly hauling material from a Cypress County property, the Cypress County Landfill Pass Card is worth looking into. County residents can purchase a pass from the county office that allows hauling to the Redcliff Cypress Regional Landfill without paying scale charges — up to $400 per year in value.
What Does the Medicine Hat Landfill Accept?
The landfill accepts most household waste, construction debris, and a wide range of materials for free recycling. Here’s a breakdown:
| Item Category | Accepted | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General household waste | Yes | Tipping fee ($8 minimum) |
| Construction and renovation debris | Yes | Tipping fee |
| Metal waste (scrap, structural) | Yes | Free |
| Appliances with freon (fridges, freezers, AC units) | Yes | Free |
| Bicycles | Yes | Free |
| Electronics (TVs, computers, phones, tablets) | Yes | Free — ARMA program |
| Tires (any size, no rim required) | Yes | Free — ARMA program |
| Paint and stains | Yes | Free — HHW drop-off |
| Batteries (all types including car batteries) | Yes | Free |
| Motor oil | Yes | Free — sealed containers |
| Cooking oils | Yes | Free — sealed containers |
| Household hazardous waste (solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals) | Yes | Free — HHW drop-off |
| Commercial hazardous waste | No | Not accepted |
The free recycling options are particularly valuable. If you’re clearing out paint cans, old electronics, or a battery-dead vehicle — these all go to the landfill for free.
What the Landfill Won’t Take
The one firm exclusion is commercial hazardous waste. If you’re a business generating chemical or industrial waste, you’re required by law to use a certified hazardous waste contractor. Residential quantities of paint, solvents, and pesticides are fine at the HHW drop-off; commercial quantities are not.
What If a Landfill Trip Isn’t Worth It?
For many homeowners, the math on a landfill trip doesn’t always work out. Consider the full cost:
- Renting a truck if you don’t own one: $50–$100 per day
- Landfill tipping fee: $8 minimum, more for heavier loads
- Time to load, drive, unload, and drive back: 2–4 hours minimum
- The fact that the landfill is closed Sundays and holidays
A junk removal service handles all of this for a flat price. For a half-load of household junk, expect to pay $200–$280 — which includes labour, disposal fees, and same-day completion. For a full load, prices run $500–$600. You don’t leave your property, and everything gets handled.
Ready to Remove Junk in Medicine Hat?
For everything you need to know about junk removal in Medicine Hat — pricing, what we accept, area coverage, and how to prepare — read our Complete Guide to Junk Removal in Medicine Hat.
Ready to skip the landfill trip? Get a free quote — same-day service available across Medicine Hat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Medicine Hat landfill hours?
The landfill is open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Sundays and statutory holidays.
How much does it cost to use the Medicine Hat landfill?
The minimum fee is $8 per vehicle for loads up to 100 kg. Heavier loads incur additional per-tonne fees under Waste Bylaw #1805. No GST applies to disposal fees.
What items can I drop off for free at the Medicine Hat landfill?
Residents can drop off electronics, tires, paint, batteries, motor oil, cooking oils, metal waste, and appliances with freon at no charge. These are handled through Alberta recycling programs.
Does the Medicine Hat landfill accept hazardous waste from businesses?
No. Commercial hazardous waste is not accepted at the residential drop-off facility. Businesses must use a certified hazardous waste contractor.
What is the Cypress County landfill pass program?
Cypress County residents can obtain a landfill pass card from the county office. The pass allows hauling to the Redcliff Cypress Regional Landfill without paying scale charges, up to $400 per year.
What items does the Medicine Hat dump accept?
The Medicine Hat landfill accepts household junk, furniture, appliances, yard waste, and construction debris. It does not accept hazardous chemicals, commercial waste, or asbestos. See the HHW depot for paint and chemicals.
What are the Medicine Hat landfill tipping fees?
Medicine Hat landfill tipping fees start at $8 for a standard residential load up to 100 kg under Waste Bylaw #1805. Larger and heavier loads incur additional per-tonne fees. Most household junk, electronics, and appliances are free.