Landfill
The Boissevain-Morton Landfill is located 3 miles north of Boissevain at SE 11-4-20 W. The Municipality’s landfill has been in operation since 2010 and consists of 30 acres including two burning pits, a compost pit, two household garbage cells, a used tires section, a metal section, used oil and filter section, and more. The landfill serves the Municipality of Boissevain-Morton and the surrounding area.
Open Hours
The landfill is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Summer hours (from May to September) also on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Last day for summer hour is September 7, 2021.
Landfill Fees
Municipality of Boissevain-Morton Landfill Committee has reviewed and approved the following fees:
| User Classification | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident (standard size vehicle) | No charge (except may be subject to Special Charges) |
| Commercial Business | See landfill fees table. |
| Non-Ratepayer | Cash on demand |
Landfill Fees by Vehicle Type
| Vehicle Classification | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single Axle, One Ton Truck | $30 |
| Three Ton Truck, Tandem/Axle Trailer | $35 |
| Tandem Axle Truck | $60 |
| Semi Truck | $125 |
Special Charges
| Waste Type | regular load | semi load |
|---|---|---|
| Burnable | $30 | $60 |
| Cement, grain dust and mixture will only be accepted at the discretion of the landfill operator and will be charged a rate as determined by the operator and/or the administrator. | ||
All other special circumstances will be determined by the landfill committee or the administrator.
Rates approved and effective April 1, 2020.
Residential Garbage
Residential garbage pick up is every Thursday.
- All garbage must be bagged and tied or it will not be picked up.
- Maximum three bags per household.
Recycling
Please recycle as much as possible.
The Boissevain-Morton Recycling Centre on Brian Street (north side of Boissevain) provides a convenient indoor drop-off area with containers to sort recyclables into. The recycling plant is open Wednesdays and Saturday mornings.
Recycling bins are also available at these locations:
- Boissevain Arena parking lot (Rae Street)
- parking lot west of Hazlewood Drugs (South Railway Street)
- Fire Hall/Town Shop (Mountain Street)
In town pickup service is available from T & S Recycling for a small fee. Contact Scott & Tina Patterson at 204-534-2281.
Recyclables accepted
- Tin cans (rinsed)
- Aluminum, cans, plates, foil (cleaned)
- Glass, all colors, all types
- Egg cartons (for reuse only)
- Cardboard and all boxes (cereal, cracker, tea, etc.)
- Plastic #1, #2, #4, #5, #7 (check for stamp)
- Plastic milk jugs (rinsed, lids off)
- Plastic drink containers (lids off)
- Plastic ice cream pails #2 (check for stamp)
- Paper milk cartons
- Paper (magazines, phone books, catalogues, newsprint, flyers)
Compost & Wood Chip Centre
The compost & wood chip centre is located at the back of the RM lot, beside the recycling centre on Brian Street.
- Wood chips available for anyone to use.
- Composting is for leaves and grass clippings only: no branches, kitchen waste or other garbage.
- If gates are locked, please take bags to landfill.
- Follow all posted instructions carefully.