Waste Management
Curbside Collection
The Village of Burk's Falls provides curbside garbage and recycling collection services to residents through Emterra.
Collection takes place every Thursday. All garbage and recycling materials must be placed at the curb no later than 8:00 a.m. on collection day.
Recycling follows an alternating collection schedule for Containers & More and Fibres. Residents should refer to the Curbside Collection Calendar to confirm which materials are being collected each week.
Curbside Garbage Tags
Residential properties are allotted 50 garbage tags per calendar year, with distribution of the upcoming year's tags beginning in December.
Additional garbage tags can be purchased at the Village of Burk's Falls Municipal Office for $3.00 per tag.
Residents are encouraged to make use of available recycling and waste diversion programs to help reduce the amount of household garbage sent to the landfill.
Missed Garbage or Recycling Collection
If your garbage or recycling was not collected on your scheduled collection day, please contact Emterra directly at 1-888-597-1541.
Emterra can follow up with the collection driver to determine why materials were missed or refused.
Additional Information
For further details on garbage tags, recycling requirements, and collection schedules, please refer to the 2026 Garbage and Recycling Program Information sheet and the Curbside Collection Calendar.
Thank you for helping keep Burk's Falls clean and environmentally responsible!
Landfill Access Pass Information
Residents of the Village of Burk's Falls are reminded that a Landfill Access Pass is required when using the TRI R Landfill. Passes are available exclusively to Village residents and can be obtained at the Village of Burk's Falls Municipal Office.
Important Information:
- Payment: All tipping fees are payable at the landfill by debit only. Cash and credit cards are not accepted.
- Household Garbage: Curbside garbage tags are not required when bringing household garbage directly to the landfill. Applicable tipping fees will be charged onsite.
- Garbage Tags: Curbside garbage tags cannot be used as payment or redeemed at the landfill.
Please ensure you have a valid Landfill Access Pass before visiting the landfill.
Clear Bag Program
The Village of Burk's Falls introduced its Clear Bag Program in 2016 to encourage recycling, reduce unnecessary waste, and support environmental sustainability.
Clear Bag Requirements
All household garbage placed at the curb for collection must be contained in a clear, translucent garbage bag with a valid Village of Burk's Falls garbage tag securely attached.
Clear bags allow collection staff to identify prohibited materials, including hazardous waste, and ensure that bags do not contain more than 10% recyclable materials.
Privacy Bags
To protect residents' privacy, up to two small privacy bags are permitted inside each clear garbage bag.
Privacy bags must be no larger than a standard grocery bag and may be used for personal or sensitive waste, such as sanitary products, personal hygiene items, and diapers.
Non-Compliant Garbage Bags
Garbage bags that do not meet collection requirements will be left at the curb with a warning tag explaining the reason for refusal. Residents are responsible for correcting the issue and placing the bag at the curb on the next regularly scheduled collection day.
TRI R Landfill Site
The TRI R Landfill Site serves residents of the Village of Burk's Falls and the Townships of Armour and Ryerson. Located at 141 Chetwynd Road, the landfill is administered by the Township of Armour.
All users must have a valid Landfill Access Pass and follow the regulations established under the Township of Armour's Landfill Card Policy.
The site is monitored by video surveillance, and unauthorized dumping or disposal of prohibited materials may result in enforcement action.
Disposal Fees and Recycling Programs
Village of Burk's Falls residents are charged $3.00 per bag of household garbage brought directly to the landfill. Additional tipping fees may apply to other materials.
The landfill also offers several recycling and waste diversion programs that accept eligible materials at no charge, including:
- Light bulbs
- Electronic waste (e-waste)
- Tires
- Batteries
- Scrap metal
- Clothing, linens, shoes, and bedding through the Diabetes Canada donation program
A valid Landfill Access Pass is required, even when dropping off materials accepted at no charge.
Household Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste is not accepted at the TRI R Landfill Site.
Items such as propane tanks, paint, fire extinguishers, and other flammable or toxic materials must be taken to designated Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days at the Township of Strong Landfill.
Residents are encouraged to confirm collection dates and accepted materials before transporting hazardous waste.
Contractor Authorization for Landfill Disposal
Planning a renovation, roofing project, or other construction work?
If you are hiring a contractor who will be disposing of construction or renovation waste at the TRI R Landfill Site, authorization from the property owner is required before the contractor arrives.
How to obtain authorization:
- Complete the Form: The property owner and contractor must complete the Contractor Authorization for Landfill Disposal Form.
- Submit for Approval: Email the completed form to landfill@armourtownship.ca or drop off in person at the Armour Township office for review and approval before visiting the landfill.
- Bring the Approved Form: Once approved, the contractor must have a copy of the signed form available to present to the landfill attendant at each visit.
Regular tipping fees apply to each load and are payable at the time of disposal.
TRI R Landfill Contact Information
Location: 141 Chetwynd Road
Landfill Administrator: Amy Tilley
Phone: 705-382-3332
Email:
landfill@armourtownship.ca
For questions regarding Village landfill access passes, please contact the Village of Burk's Falls Municipal Office at 705-382-3138 or email
info@burksfalls.ca.
