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
Municipalities and Local Service Districts – Central Labrador
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
Town of Happy Valley–Goose Bay
The Town of Happy Valley–Goose Bay provides residential collection and disposal services for garbage (including mixed containers), as well as an annual spring clean up program for the collection and disposal/recycling of bulk waste, yard waste and scrap metal (dates of the program vary annually).
Location: Servicing the Town of Happy Valley–Goose Bay
Phone: 709-896-3321
Email: engineer@happyvalley-goosebay.com
Web: www.happyvalley-goosebay.com
Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Landfill Site
The Town of Happy Valley–Goose Bay operates the Happy Valley–Goose Bay landfill site which provides waste disposal services for local residents and businesses. This site accepts garbage, household hazardous waste (HHW), oil and paint. Bulk waste, scrap metal and yard waste are collected during the spring clean-up program.
Phone: 709-896-3321
Email: engineer@happyvalley-goosebay.com
Web: www.happyvalley-goosebay.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.