Landfill Operations

Find all the information you need to know about the Town of Cochrane's landfill.
Landfill Operations

Landfill Management

The Town of Cochrane owns and operates the Fournier Landfill site located in Fournier Township. The landfill site serves the residents of the Town of Cochrane, Fournier township and Hannah township. 

Summer Hours

The landfill site’s summer hours are from April 1st – September 30th.

Day
Time
Tuesday
9:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday
9:00am – 6:00pm
Winter Hours

The landfill site’s winter hours are from October 1st – March 31st.

Day
Time
Tuesday
9:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday
9:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday
9:00am – 4:00pm
Scaled Operations

The Town of Cochrane uses a weigh scale to collect tipping fees at the Fournier Landfill Site. When you enter the landfill, you will need to stop at the weigh scale. Users must be prepared to pay tipping fees based on the type of load being brought into the landfill. Only debit or credit cards are accepted at the landfill. All signage and directions from the landfill attendant must be followed and respected. Below are the 2021 Fournier Landfill fees (with the exception of when the scales are not operational). A reminder that all loads must be tarped or covered to be transported to the landfill. Once arriving at the landfill but prior to entering the scale, all loads must be uncovered and visible to the landfill attendant.

Sorting your waste prior to going to the landfill could save you money! Any recyclable items that are accepted at the landfill may be removed in the appropriate location as directed by signage prior to entering onto the scale. Ask the landfill attendant to help with any questions you may have when you show up to the landfill.


Director of Infrastructure Services

92 Second Street
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-5086
Fax: 705-272-3583


Recycling & Waste Services

For residential waste and recycling services click the following link.

Schedule of Tipping Fees

Browse the landfill site’s schedule of tipping fees. Only Visa and debit are accepted at the landfill site. These fees are effective until April 30th, 2021, after which the new fees come into effect.

Landfill fees

The following tables show the fees for residents and non-residents of the Town of Cochrane.

Residents

Below are the fees for current residents (taxpayers of the Town of Cochrane).

Material
Cost Per Metric Ton
Minimum Charge
Solid Waste (Garbage) – Residential
$55.00
$5.00
Solid Waste (Garbage) – Industrial
$70.00
$7.00
Concrete & Brick
$40.00
Non Hazardous (approved TCLP) contaminated soil
$50.00
Asbestos Disposal
$120.00
$150.00
Garbage with Blue Box
$240.00
Garbage with Other Recyclables
$120.00
Wood (Unpainted & Untreated)
$50.00
Wood Waste (Brush & Trees)
$40.00
Vehicle Weight Record
25.00
Item
Cost Per Item
Mattresses & Box Springs
$15.00
Leaf & Yard Material
No Charge
Scrap Material
No Charge
Tires
No Charge
Refrigerator, Freezer, Air Conditioner, Humidifier
No Charge
Freon Removal Charge
$20.00
Non-Resident

Below are the fees for current non-residents (Not a taxpayer of the Town of Cochrane).

Material
Cost Per Metric Ton
Minimum Charge
Solid Waste (Garbage) – Residential
$110.00
$10.00
Solid Waste (Garbage) – Industrial
$140.00
$14.00
Concrete & Brick
$80.00
Non Hazardous (approved TCLP) contaminated soil
$100.00
Asbestos Disposal
$240.00
$150.00
Garbage with Other Recyclables
$240.00
Wood (Unpainted & Untreated)
$100.00
Wood Waste (Brush & Trees)
$80.00
Vehicle Weight Record
$50.00
Item
Cost Per Item
Mattresses & Box Springs
$30.00
Leaf & Yard Material
No Charge
Scrap Material
No Charge
Tires
No Charge
Refrigerator, Freezer, Air Conditioner, Humidifier
No Charge
Freon Removal Charge
$20.00
Introduction
Landfill Fees
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facility closure Notice

Please be advised of the following service changes and municipal facility closures regarding the 2024-2025 Christmas and New Year Holidays