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Waste - Transfer Station

As all municipal dumps are closing, we now offer the only waste disposal facility within the area. Waste collected will be reloaded, then immediately transported to an accredited landfill site in Lachute.

Benjamin Younge is our resident waste consultant. Any questions or concerns you have with regards to household, commercial or industrial waste should be directed to him at

The Pontiac Waste Transfer Station is located at C384 on the 7th Concession road, just outside of Shawville.

Hours of Operation

Pontiac Transfer Station
C384 7th Concession, Shawville, QC
819-647-5050

PRICING (Taxes included)
Material Cost per metric tonne Cost per pound
General garbage, household waste $220.00 per mt $0.10/pound
Demolition waste, renovation, clean-up $110.00 per mt $0.05/pound
Shingles only (no wood, etc) $88.00 per mt $0.04/pound
Tires (handling fee) $2.00 & up or $0.10/pound
Brush, branches $15.00 & up  
Leaves, grass clippings (under 50 kgs) NO CHARGE NO CHARGE
Scrap steel (small items) NO CHARGE NO CHARGE
Scrap steel (over 500 kg) We will pay you – please call for prices

Prices are subject to change.

Shawville

  • No change to regular residential curbside pick-up.
  • Other household or commercial waste will be accepted during business hours and will be charged by weight (refer to pricing table).
  • Recycle bins on site for residents to use.

Clarendon

  • Residents required to drop off waste at Pontiac Transfer Station.
  • 100 garbage bags supplied to each homeowner for waste and/or recyclables (not mixed in same bag). Maximum weight per bag is 25 lbs. and all bags weighing more will be charged as per the pricing table.

All Other Municipalities

  • Residents are encouraged to contact their municipal office for all information regarding the waste plan for their municipality (site location, hours of operation, etc.).

Other Services offered through Pontiac Transfer Station

  • Garbage and recycle pick-up at businesses throughout the Pontiac
  • Roll-off service throughout the Pontiac for residents and contractors
  • Prepaid bags and pick-up for small businesses that might not have use for large bins