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Transfer Stations

NRL operates 5 transfer stations throughout the Brooks Newell Region. Transfer stations are used as a central location for different types of municipal solid waste. The waste stored at the transfer stations are eventually transported by truck to the main landfill for disposal.

Only small quantities of acceptable municipal solid waste and recyclable products are accepted at our transfer stations. Large loads, and commercial waste must be taken directly to the main landfill for proper management and disposal.

When disposing material at any of our transfer stations, users are reminded of their responsibility to separate waste. Different types of waste must be separated for proper handling and diversion. It is our goal to minimize the amount of waste land filled. Use the interactive transfer station map to find a facility near you.
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WELCOME TO THE

Bassano Transfer Station

Our facility is open to the public year-round.

Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

(closed on Sundays, Mondays, and all Statutory Holidays)

Fees: Only freon charges apply at the transfer station.
Cash only.

Accepted Materials

  • Bagged household garbage
  • Small quantities of residential construction and demolition waste (e.g. toilets, or bits of drywall).
  • Burnable wood (unpainted, untreated lumber, <6” diameter trees and branches).
  • Tires (with or without rims).
  • Scrap metal (1/3 metal or more)
  • Non-commercial paint and household hazardous wastes.
  • Propane tanks and automobile batteries.
  • Electronics.

Materials Not Accepted

  • Concrete, asphalt, bricks, cinderblocks, and soil.
  • Bulk hazardous waste (large commercial quantities will be redirected)
  • Oversized non-burnable wood (large trees, stumps, root balls, etc.)
  • Commercial construction and demolition waste (all quantities).
  • Commercial or industrial waste.

Bassano Transfer Station

West end of 1 Avenue in Bassano, Alberta

WELCOME TO THE

Gem Transfer Station

Our facility is open to the public year-round.

Wednesdays and Fridays, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m

(closed on all Statutory Holidays)

Fees: Only freon charges apply at the transfer station.
Cash only.

Accepted Materials

  • Bagged household garbage
  • Small quantities of residential construction and demolition waste (e.g. toilets, or bits of drywall).
  • Burnable wood (unpainted, untreated lumber, <6” diameter trees and branches).
  • Tires (with or without rims).
  • Scrap metal (1/3 metal or more)
  • Non-commercial paint and household hazardous wastes.
  • Propane tanks and automobile batteries.
  • Electronics.
  • Small quantities of used motor oil.

Materials Not Accepted

  • Concrete, asphalt, bricks, cinderblocks, and soil.
  • Bulk hazardous waste (large commercial quantities will be redirected)
  • Oversized non-burnable wood (large trees, stumps, root balls, etc.)
  • Commercial construction and demolition waste (all quantities).
  • Commercial or industrial waste.

Gem Transfer Station

WELCOME TO THE

Patricia/Millicent Transfer Station

Our facility is open to the public year-round.

Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m

(closed on all Statutory Holidays)

Fees: Only freon charges apply at the transfer station.
Cash only.

Accepted Materials

  • Bagged household garbage
  • Small quantities of residential construction and demolition waste (e.g. toilets, or bits of drywall).
  • Burnable wood (unpainted, untreated lumber, <6” diameter trees and branches).
  • Tires (with or without rims).
  • Scrap metal (1/3 metal or more)
  • Non-commercial paint and household hazardous wastes.
  • Propane tanks and automobile batteries.
  • Electronics.

Materials Not Accepted

  • Concrete, asphalt, bricks, cinderblocks, and soil.
  • Bulk hazardous waste (large commercial quantities will be redirected)
  • Oversized non-burnable wood (large trees, stumps, root balls, etc.)
  • Commercial construction and demolition waste (all quantities).
  • Commercial or industrial waste.

Patricia/Millicent Transfer Station

WELCOME TO THE

Rainer/Scandia Transfer Station

Our facility is open to the public year-round.

Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m

(closed on all Statutory Holidays)

Fees: Only freon charges apply at the transfer station.
Cash only.

Accepted Materials

  • Bagged household garbage
  • Small quantities of residential construction and demolition waste (e.g. toilets, or bits of drywall).
  • Burnable wood (unpainted, untreated lumber, <6” diameter trees and branches).
  • Tires (with or without rims).
  • Scrap metal (1/3 metal or more)
  • Non-commercial paint and household hazardous wastes.
  • Propane tanks and automobile batteries.
  • Electronics.

Materials Not Accepted

  • Concrete, asphalt, bricks, cinderblocks, and soil.
  • Bulk hazardous waste (large commercial quantities will be redirected)
  • Oversized non-burnable wood (large trees, stumps, root balls, etc.)
  • Commercial construction and demolition waste (all quantities).
  • Commercial or industrial waste.

Rainer/Scandia Transfer Station​

WELCOME TO THE

Tilley Transfer Station

Our facility is open to the public year-round.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m

(closed on all Statutory Holidays)

Fees: Only freon charges apply at the transfer station.
Cash only.

Accepted Materials

  • Bagged household garbage
  • Small quantities of residential construction and demolition waste (e.g. toilets, or bits of drywall).
  • Burnable wood (unpainted, untreated lumber, <6” diameter trees and branches).
  • Tires (with or without rims).
  • Scrap metal (1/3 metal or more)
  • Non-commercial paint and household hazardous wastes.
  • Propane tanks and automobile batteries.
  • Electronics.

Materials Not Accepted

  • Concrete, asphalt, bricks, cinderblocks, and soil.
  • Bulk hazardous waste (large commercial quantities will be redirected)
  • Oversized non-burnable wood (large trees, stumps, root balls, etc.)
  • Commercial construction and demolition waste (all quantities).
  • Commercial or industrial waste.

Tilley Transfer Station

Transfer Station Education

Conditions do not always allow us to light the burn pits. This means there are times throughout the year when we do not accept trees, branches, and other burnable material at the transfer station.
 
If there is a fire restriction, or fire ban placed by the local fire jurisdiction, we simply cannot burn for public safety and stop accepting material.
 
If the disposal or burnable material is urgent, take your material to the main landfill. Otherwise, stay informed by following the County of Newell website for more information about the lifting of fire bans and restrictions.
 
All waste or items dropped at the transfer stations become the immediate property of the regional landfill commission.

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Use this live feed of the landfill to plan your visit. Please take note of office hours during summer and winter. Explore the website for more inquiries.

Tire Pile

Tires with or without rims are accepted at the landfill. Back up and toss your tires onto the pile.

Small Bin Drop-Off Area

If you have small quantities of general waste, you will be directed to the small bin drop-off area. Ensure your waste is disposed of inside the bin.

Aerosol and Paint Cans, Household Chemicals

Aerosol, paint cans, and household chemicals can be disposed of at the landfill. The disposal area is clearly marked for disposal, please follow the signs. NRL does not accept motor oil. Motor oil is accepted at Newell Recycling in Brooks.

Non-Burnable Wood

Dispose of wood over 12 meters in diameter at our non-burnable wood pile.

MSW6

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) cell 6 is our newest cell, constructed in 2024.

MSW4

Mattress

We accept all mattresses and box springs. Stack them in the designated area for proper disposal.

Barbed Wire & Freon

Barbed wire is accepted at the landfill. It must be separated and tightly bound for disposal at the designated barbed wire area.

All freon appliances are accepted at the landfill and there is a charge for disposal of the appliances. Ensure your appliance is certified as freon free by a professional prior to arrival at the landfill. The scale house operator will ask to see the freon free certification prior to directing you to the disposal area.

Fluorescent Bulbs

We accept small quantities of fluorescent bulbs at the landfill. Please take large quantities of bulbs to Newell Recycling in Brooks for proper handling.

E-waste

E-waste is anything with a power cord. Examples include microwaves, stereos, kitchen appliances, TVs and more. Drop these items at the designated e-waste area.

Concrete Pile

Both "clean" and "dirty" concrete is accepted at the landfill. Clean concrete, broken up, no excessive rebar or dirt in it. Dirty concrete is large slacks with excessive rebar and dirt in it.

Cardboard

Only small quantities of cardboard is accepted at the landfill. Newell Recycling in Brooks is the designated cardboard disposal site.

Burn Pits

Dispose of clean wood only under 12" in diameter. No wood that has ever been painted, stained or treated is allowed in the burn pits. Temporary closure of burn pits occur during fire bans.