Town of Pinawa

Waste Collection

Important Changes to Garbage & Recycling Pickup : CLICK HERE: New 2026 Calendar

The LGD of Pinawa will be implementing a pilot project to improve residential garbage and recycling collection efficiency. 

This change follows the purchase of a new garbage truck equipped with compaction capability and a three-person crew configuration. The new equipment allows us to review routing and improve operational performance while maintaining the same level of service. 

1. Garbage Pickup (Weekly) 

•      New Garbage Day: Wednesday (Town-Wide) : Starts April 15, 2026
•      Garbage will be collected every Wednesday for all residential properties. 
•      Garbage remains weekly. 

2. Recycling Pickup (Bi-Weekly – Alternating Zones) 

Recycling will now be collected on Tuesdays, with the Town divided into two areas: 

•       East Zone (Green) – All properties east of Vanier Drive (including Awanipark): Starts April 14, 2026
•       West Zone(Yellow) – All properties west of Vanier Drive: Starts April 21, 2026

Recycling remains bi-weekly, but East and West will alternate each week. 

What Is NOT Changing:

• Garbage is still collected weekly.
• Recycling is still collected every two weeks.
• Please continue placing carts out before 8:00 AM.
• Service levels remain the same.

Why Is the LGD Making This Change? 

This pilot project will allow the LGD to: 

• Improve route efficiency
• Maximize use of the new compaction truck
• Reduce unnecessary travel between zones
• Improve staffing deployment
• Reduce fuel consumption and vehicle wear
• Simplify long-term scheduling

The goal is to maintain reliable service while improving operational efficiency. 

 If you have questions about your zone or collection day, please contact the LGD Office: 

Phone: 204-753-5100  
Email: admin@pinawa.com

GARBAGE

By-law 888-2021.  

• No loose garbage is allowed in container.  
• Persons occupying a Residential Premise may place for curbside collection, additional bags of Household Waste by purchasing Surcharge Tags for $3.00 each. These tags are available at the Municipal Office.

Additional bags of Landfill Waste at the curb for collection which do not have a Surcharge Tag will not be collected.

Landfill

Hours of Operation

Tuesday:  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday:  8:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Landfill only accepts material from properties within the LGD of Pinawa.  Residents of the Local Government District of Pinawa may be required to show their ID or Resident Pass to show they are a resident of Pinawa. Fees for Landfill use still apply. 

The Pinawa Landfill Site has tipping fees for construction and demolition materials. No  contractor is allowed to enter or use the landfill site unless approved and arranged with the LGD of Pinawa. 

Household appliances containing Freon must be tagged “Freon Free” or “CFC Free” before they can be deposited at the landfill site. Any items without this tag will be charged $25 to cover the cost of drainage. If your appliance is tagged the tipping fee will not apply.  Plastic bags are no longer accepted for leaf and yard waste collection.

Accepted payment is Cash or Cheque only.

• A complete list of e-waste accepted at the Landfill can be found on the Product Care website.
• These items can be taken to the Landfill Site during the hours of operation shown above. 
• Please do not leave Hazardous or e-waste items at the Recycling Depot.  
• There is no fee associated with the disposal of Hazardous or e-waste. 
• For more information, please contact Responsible Electronics Recycling at 204-482-2111 or Recycle My Electronics.
• The Landfill Site houses a Household Hazardous Waste Building. These wastes should not be thrown away with your regular household garbage or poured down your drain. The following items are accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Building at the Landfill Site: Household paint, flammable liquids and waste gasoline, pesticides, toxics, corrosives and non-refillable fuel gas cylinders, fluorescent light bulbs. Products must be in their original container with label intact. Containers must be tightly sealed. Gasoline must be returned in approved gas can or jerry can. Do not mix different types of products together. We cannot accept commercial, industrial or agricultural products; fertilizer, mercury switches, automotive paint, craft paint, paint in glass containers, brushes, rags and rollers, refillable propane cylinders, ammunition, drugs and medicines, caulking compound, diesel, medical sharps, insect repellants, disinfectants and pet products, cosmetics.
• Oil is now accepted at the Pinawa Landfill Site or the Recycling Depot. Maximum 5L Container.

Tipping Fees - Contractors and Residents - cash or cheque only
Small load.............................................................$20.00
(in excess of two bags of waste per day)
1-ton Truck or Trailer..........................................$55.00
3-ton Truck...........................................................$90.00
Tandem...............................................................$145.00
Semi-Trailer........................................................$185.00
Shingles - Single Axle Tandem Trailer...............$45.00
Shingles - Tandem Trailer...................................$87.00
Mattress or Couch................................................$25.00 (anything with springs)
Freon or Coolant Removal..................................$25.00
Clean Concrete & Asphalt not accepted at the Landfill (Contact Office for further information)