Landfill

Gypsum (drywall) must be separated from other waste and may require a completed Gypsum Declaration Form before disposal.

Accepted Gypsum

• New gypsum off-cuts that have never been installed.
• Gypsum installed after December 31, 1989.
• Pre-1990 gypsum that has been tested and confirmed to be asbestos-free.

Requirements

• A signed Gypsum Declaration Form is required for most gypsum loads.
• Pre-1990 gypsum must be accompanied by documentation confirming it does not contain asbestos.
• Gypsum must be available for inspection before unloading.

Important

• Gypsum containing asbestos is not accepted.
• Customers may be required to provide documentation verifying the age or asbestos-free status of the material.

Resources

• Gypsum Declaration Form (PDF)

Invasive plants must be separated from other yard waste and soil before disposal.  Download the Invasive Plant Disposal Protocol (PDF).

Small residential loads

Small amounts of invasive plants can be disposed of:

• In your curbside garbage tote, or
• In the invasive species bin located in the Free Recycling Drop-Off Area at the landfill entrance.
• Invasive plants are not accepted in organics totes.

Large loads

• Large loads of invasive plants must be taken through the landfill scale.
• Call 604-898-5635 at least 48 hours in advance to arrange a drop-off time.
• Inform the scale attendant that you are disposing of invasive plants and follow staff instructions.

Transport requirements

• Transport invasive plants in an enclosed manner, such as bags or under a secured tarp.
• Ensure no plant parts or seeds escape during transport.

Important

• Japanese Knotweed vegetation and knotweed-contaminated soil are not accepted at the Squamish Landfill.
• Soil and fill containing invasive plant material or seeds are not accepted.
• Commercial customers with SSISC Invasive-Free certification may qualify for reduced tipping fees.

Resources

• Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council Priority Plant List.

The Squamish Landfill offers free reusable wood from designated clean wood and cedar wood bays in the transfer station. This pilot program helps keep usable wood out of the landfill while providing residents with free materials for reuse.

Before bringing an RV to the Squamish Landfill, it must be prepared for disposal by removing recyclable materials, draining all fluids, and reducing it in size. Failure to complete these steps may result in the RV being refused.

Download the full "How to Dispose of an RV" guide.

Requirements

• Remove all recyclable materials, including tires, metal components, appliances, glass, and other recyclable items.
• Drain and properly dispose of all fluids, including oil and antifreeze.
• Crush or dismantle the RV as much as possible before transporting it to the landfill.
• If the RV exceeds landfill size or weight limits after crushing, it must be broken down into smaller pieces.
• Inform the scale attendant that the RV has been prepared for disposal and follow staff directions for unloading.

Fees

• RVs are charged at the applicable RV Disposal tipping fee.
• Recyclable components may be accepted through existing recycling programs and facilities.

Important

RVs that have not had recyclables removed or fluids drained may not be accepted for disposal.

• Agricultural waste
• Waste that is on fire, smouldering, flammable or explosive
• Biomedical waste
• Hazardous waste (other than asbestos)
• Dead animals
• Excrement or manure, excluding household pet waste
• Soil and invasive species contaminated soil
• Fabricated objects exceeding 1.2 metres in width or thickness and 2.5 metres in length or 3 cubic metres in volume
• Drywall / Gypsum (not permitted for disposal as garbage or asbestos waste)
• Railway ties or large timber treated with creosote 

** For the full list of prohibited materials, see Schedule D of the Solid Waste Utility and Regulation Bylaw.

In general, items are prohibited from being disposed of as garbage at the Landfill as there is an alternative disposal option that handles the material responsibly.