Landfill
Yellowbend Transfer Station
Hours of Operation
PLEASE NOTE: The landfill is closed when temperatures reach −25°C for staff safety.
Summer (April 1 – October 1)
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Wednesday: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Winter (October 2 – March 31)
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Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Village of Borden Notice
The Village of Borden is not a member of the Yellowbend Transfer Station.
Garbage, recycling, and compost services within Village limits are provided through Loraas Disposal Services.
Village residents may use the Carload Transfer Station as non-ratepayers, subject to applicable fees.
Disposal Rates
| Item | RM Ratepayer | Non-Ratepayer |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage bags | $3.00 | $5.00 |
| Carload | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Half-ton load | $30.00 | $50.00 |
| Household appliances – with Freon | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| Household appliances – without Freon | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Sofas, chairs, mattresses (each) | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Brush, trees, un-painted lumber (small loads) | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Branches / hedge trimmings | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Construction material – ½ ton (including painted lumber) | $50.00 | $65.00 |
| Burnable wood (½ ton load) | $10.00 | Garbage rates apply |
Oversized & Special Loads
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Brush, trees, un-painted lumber (large loads): $50.00 and up
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3-ton loads and larger: $100.00 minimum
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Drywall: $50.00 and up
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Painted or pressure-treated wood: Garbage rates apply
NO SHINGLES ACCEPTED
Payment Information
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Cash & Cheque only
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Receipts are available upon request
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No accounts or invoicing available on site
Ratepayer Verification
RM ratepayer rates apply only with valid proof of ratepayer status.
If proof is not provided, non-ratepayer rates will apply.
Site Rules & Safety
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All loads are subject to inspection by the site attendant
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Materials must be sorted prior to arrival
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Mixed loads may be charged at the highest applicable rate
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Follow all instructions from the site attendant
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Children and pets must remain in vehicles
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Scavenging is prohibited
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Smoking is prohibited on site
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Unsecured loads may be refused
Prohibited Materials
The following items are not accepted:
- animal carcasses
- antifreeze/antifreeze containers
- asbestos
- asphalt
- ATV bodies, garden tractor bodies, motorcycles and snowmobiles
- batteries
- computers/monitors
- concrete
- contaminated soil
- DVD players/VCRs
- E-Waste
- facsimile equipment
- fuel tanks
- grain/granaries
- hazardous waste
- liquid domestic waste
- milk jugs/cartons
- paint/paint cans
- pesticide containers
- printers/scanners
- propane bottles
- railroad ties
- televisions/telephones
- tires
- vehicle bodies
- used oil, filters and containers
Alternate Waste Disposal
Electronics Recycling: https://recyclemyelectronics.ca/sk
SARCAN, Loraas Disposal North, more options shown on website.
Batteries: https://recycleyourbatteries.ca
Small batteries – Village of Borden post office (drop box), SARCAN (3803 Kochar Ave, Saskatoon) – single use batteries, rechargeable batteries, e-Mobility batteries
Paint: https://www.productcare.org
Sarcan, QM Environmental Saskatoon Waste
Transfer Facility (818
48th St. E,
Saskatoon)
Scrap Tires: https://tssk.ca for drop off locations or call 306-790-1894
Agricultural Plastics: https://cleanfarms.ca or 1-877-622-4460
Medical Sharps: Most Saskatchewan pharmacies offer secure sharps collection boxes and accept sharps in these containers for proper disposal.
Mercury containing Lightbulbs and ballasts: https://saskwastereduction.ca, London Drugs, RONA
Mercury Switches and Thermostats: Contact SGI for drop off locations.
Pharmaceuticals: Most Saskatchewan pharmacies will accept unused prescriptions.
Propane Cylinders: Return to retailer
Used Oil
& Antifreeze: https://usedoilrecyclingsk.com
ECOCENTRE – City of Saskatoon, Regional Waste Management Centre, Landfill Collects: Antifreeze/Oil/Oil Containers/Antifreeze Containers/D.E.F. Containers/Used Oil Filters
Just after the Landfill entrance on the left of Valley Road, in the Regional Waste Management Centre (south of 11th Street & SW off Circle Drive) 42 Valley Road, SASKATOON, Saskatchewan S7M 1X5 Phone: (306) 975-2486
*** PLEASE PHONE 306-975-2486 BEFORE DRIVING TO THE LANDFILL, TO VERIFY THERE IS ENOUGH ROOM IN THE OIL TANK & STAFF WILL BE ABLE TO ASSIST ***
Facility will accept:
- up to 500L of oil (engine oil must be in original containers)
- 10 large and 20 regular/small filters
- containers up to 500L in size (if pails are empty, please remove lids before dropping off)
- up to 100L of antifreeze
Please do not mix fluids. If bringing in a mixed load, a waste charge may be applicable.
To verify operational hours, please visit the City of Saskatoon website: https://www.saskatoon.ca/services-residents/waste-recycling/garbage/landfill
Call 306-975-2496 for a recorded message to confirm landfill hours during the seasonal transition periods.
Location of Yellowbend Transfer Station
From Borden:
Travel west 6.4 km on Highway 16, turn north, then travel approximately 3 km on Hamp Road.
From Radisson:
Travel east 2.8 km on the Radisson grid road, turn south, then travel approximately 0.8 km on Hamp Road.
Contact Information
Yellowbend Transfer Station
Box 347
Borden, SK S0K 0N0
Site Attendant: Ken Coutts
Phone: 306-827-7991
Email: kcoutts61@yahoo.ca
For questions regarding acceptable materials, rates, or closures, please contact the site attendant prior to hauling.