The Municipal District of Taber Waste Transfer Stations and Class III Landfills are intended to provide a means for residents to dispose of basic household and farmyard solid waste. The MD of Taber also holds agreements with the Town of Taber and the Town of Vauxhall to allow residents access to their Waste Transfer Stations and Landfills.
Choose a location for directions, hours, fees, and information on what materials each site accepts.
Learn more about our Recycling Program.
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Enchant, Grassy Lake and Hays Waste Transfer Stations & Landfills
Locations
- Enchant: 1/2 mile east
- Grassy Lake: 6 miles south and a 1/2 mile east of Highway 877
- Hays: 1.5 miles north on highway 875
All garbage materials must be separated prior to disposal in appropriately marked locations.
Hours
- Monday from 10 am to 4 pm
- Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm
- Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm
- Closed statutory holidays
Rates
There is no charge for MD of Taber residents to dispose of waste at the Hays, Grassy Lake and Enchant Transfer Stations and Landfills.
- Sites have a burning pit for wood
- Household waste to be placed in the transfer station
- Tires to be placed in tire storage areas
- Metals to be placed in metal recycling areas
- Chemical containers to be placed in chemical container areas – plastics and cardboard products in the transfer station
- No contaminated soil or other contaminated wastes accepted
- No oil or oilfield sludge accepted
- Concrete to be stockpiled for recycling purposes and reduced to a maximum size of 18 by 24 feet with a maximum thickness of 12 feet
Town of Taber Waste Transfer Station & Landfill
Location
West of the town boundary (½ mile south and west of MD Park on Hwy 864). View map to Landfill.
Contact Scale House Operator: 403-223-5569
All garbage materials must be separated prior to disposal in appropriately marked locations.
Hours
- Open Tuesday to Saturday – 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
- Closed Sunday, Monday and Statutory Holidays
- PLEASE NOTE: In order to meet the 4:00 pm closing time, all loads must be across the scale before 3:45 pm to allow for off-loading.
Rates
The Town of Taber does not charge for basic household or farmyard waste materials. However, rates apply for the following:
Rates / Tonne or Load
| Item | Cost per Tonne |
|---|---|
| Mixed Solid Waste | $135 per tonne |
| Construction and Demolition Debris | $135 per tonne |
| Untreated/ Unpainted Wood | $50 per tonne |
| Asphalt and Concrete | $50 per tonne |
| Scrap Metal and White Goods (Appliances) | no charge to drop off at site |
| Compostable Materials | no charge to drop off at site |
For a complete list of rates or for more information visit the Town of Taber website.
Town of Vauxhall Waste Transfer Station & Landfill
Location
- Vauxhall: One mile east on oil road towards Grantham and a 1/2 mile south
Contact 403-654-2174
All garbage materials must be separated prior to disposal in the appropriately marked location.
Hours of Operation
- Monday from 10 am to 4 pm
- Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm
- Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm
- Closed statutory holidays
Rates
- There is no direct charge for MD of Taber residents for the disposal of household or farmyard waste materials at the site. All materials must be separated.