Click on the tabs below for reuse, recycling or safe disposal options.
Some waste materials cannot be reused or recycled. Residents and businesses throughout the province can access safe and convenient garbage disposal sites, collection services and drop-off locations.
Items that are typically considered household garbage include:
- Plastic packaging such as bubble wrap and plastic film
- Plastic food packaging such as chip bags and granola bar wrappers
- Pet waste and kitty litter
- Diapers and feminine hygiene products
- Disposable items such as plastic cutlery and plastic and paper dishes
- Waxed and coated papers
- Used tissues, paper towel and toilet paper
Burin Peninsula Waste Management Corporation
Burin Peninsula Waste Management Corporation (BPWMC) provides collection and disposal services for garbage (including mixed containers and paper and cardboard), collection and recycling of scrap metal and bulk waste collection 12 times per year to residents.
Location: 98-103 Main Rd, Suite 228 Father Berney Memorial Salt Pond
Phone: 709-891-1717
Email: info@burinpenwaste.com
Web: www.burinpenwaste.com
Municipalities and Local Service Districts – Burin Peninsula
Municipalities and local service districts provide a range of waste collection and disposal services for residents and businesses.
Phone: Click here to find municipality and local service district contact information
Marystown Regional Waste Management Site
The Burin Peninsula Regional Service Board operates the Marystown landfill site which provides waste disposal services for residents and businesses in all communities south of Rushoon in the Burin Peninsula waste management region. This site accepts bulk waste, garbage, organics, scrap metal and yard waste.
Location: Servicing all communities on the Burin peninsula south of Rushoon
Phone: 709-891-1717
Email: info@burinpenwaste.com
Web: www.burinpenwaste.com
Yellow Pages Listing – Garbage Collection Services
Additional waste disposal and recycling service providers may be available in your region.
Location: Services throughout the province
Web: View a listing of garbage collection service providers in the yellow pages.
Think About It
Is that really garbage? Can it be reused or recycled?
Avoid disposable products to help keep waste out of landfills.