We will continue to monitor the Province’s guidelines to ensure ERSB is doing it’s part to protect the public.
Our terms of use
- A limit of 16 visits will be permitted to any facility in a calendar year
- Gates will be closed 15 minutes before the facility closes
- ATVs and double axle trailers will not be granted access to waste recovery facilities
- Material must be separated onsite and offloaded by hand
- Commercial vehicles will not be permitted onsite
- Commercial waste will not be accepted
- For safety of the general public and staff please ensure animals are secured within your vehicle at all times.
- Site visitors are asked to adhere to our respectful workplace program at our facilities. Click for details.
Social distancing measures
- Maintain a safe physical distance of 2 m (6 ft) from staff and other visitors
- If you are feeling unwell, stay home
- Number of vehicles will be limited as needed to maintain physical distancing
- Pre-sort materials so they may be offloaded efficiently
- Anticipate line-ups and delays—please be patient and remain in your vehicle
All bagged waste must be in clear (transparent) bags. This is to reduce risk to our employees by minimizing contact with waste materials. Waste in dark (non-transparent) garbage bags will not be permitted on site. Blue transparent bags are not acceptable as they are for recycling only.
To ensure the safety of all site staff and visitors, facilities will close Saturdays between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to allow for additional cleaning practices.
Accepted Items
- Furniture
- Mattresses
- Appliances -Fridges and freezers must have doors removed
- Scrap metal
- Electronics (excludes Harbour Grace, Cavendish and Old Perlican facilities)
- ATV tires
- Tires: highway, passenger, light truck, and motorcycle (rims removed)
- Propane tanks (valve removed)
- Construction and demolition waste
- Shingles
- Trees and branches less than 6" in diameter
We will not take anything that is recyclable or materials that decompose, including cardboard, books, clothing, food items, leaves, grass clippings, concrete, bricks, hazardous waste, liquids, and fish nets.
Wood chips may be available to the public at some of the sites for pick up free of charge—supply is limited and will vary by site. Contact us for more information.
Locations
Note: Gates will be closed 15 minutes before the facility closes.
Please see website for holiday closure listings
With temperatures warming we do not anticipate cold weather continuing to affect the opening of Waste Recovery Facilities. Before you go, always check for the status of facility you want to use. This information is also found on Voyent Alerts!
Bay Bulls Waste Recovery Facility
Winnonish Rd. (off Route 10)
Tuesday and Thursday, Noon–4:00 p.m. | Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Bell Island Waste Recovery Facility - has been vandalised, it will remain closed until it is safe to reopen. check back for update
Off Gilbert Street, Town of Wabana
Tuesday and Thursday, Noon–4:00 p.m. | Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Cavendish Waste Recovery Facility
Route 80, between Cavendish and Heart’s Delight-Islington
Tuesday and Thursday, Noon–4:00 p.m. | Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Clarenville Waste Recovery Facility
Farm Road just beyond Deep Bight
Tuesday and Thursday, Noon–4:00 p.m. | Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Harbour Grace Waste Recovery Facility
Incinerator Rd
Tuesday and Thursday, Noon–4:00 p.m. | Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Old Perlican Waste Recovery Facility
Route 80, between Sibley’s Cove and Old Perlican
Tuesday and Thursday, Noon–4:00 p.m. | Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Placentia Waste Recovery Facility
Route 102, Fox Harbour Rd.
Tuesday and Thursday, Noon–4:00 p.m. | Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Renews-Cappahayden Waste Recovery Facility
Route 10, between Renews and Cappahayden
Tuesday and Thursday, Noon–4:00 p.m. | Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Waste Recovery Facility
Route 94, between St. Joseph’s and O’Donnell’s
Tuesday and Thursday, Noon–4:00 p.m. | Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunnyside Waste Recovery Facility - CLOSED PERMANENTLY
Whitbourne Waste Recovery Facility
Old Brigus Road in Whitbourne
Tuesday and Thursday, Noon–4:00 p.m. | Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
All residents in the Eastern Region can also use the residential drop-off at Robin Hood Bay.