Is there a fee for using the Residential Drop Off or Household Hazardous Waste Depot?
No. These are all services that are free of charge for residents of eastern Newfoundland bringing waste that originates from their residential dwelling.
Why can I smell an odour from the landfill in my area?
Landfill gases are always passively venting from landfills.
Typically the prevailing westerly winds blow our landfill odours towards the Atlantic Ocean, or higher wind speeds break up or disperse the odours.
Odour problems from Robin Hood Bay are worsened when there is a combination of low ceiling, low atmospheric pressure, low easterly wind speed and damp conditions. These conditions allow more landfill gas to escape from the landfill and disperse towards populated areas of the east end of the City.