Solid Waste
The R.M. of Brokenhead does not have a landfill or transfer station of its own. Our residents are permitted to use the following landfills and transfer stations in neighboring municipalities:
- R.M. of St. Clements Landfill & Transfer Stations
- Oakwood Transfer Station
The R.M. of Brokenhead office is open to the public but closes at 4:00 p.m. for sanitization.
Garbage Pick-Up
Garbage pick-up is not provided by the municipality and can be arranged on a private basis. Private waste disposal contractors in the area may be obtained.
Recycling
The recycling facility for the R.M. of Brokenhead residents is located at the R.M. of Brokenhead yard at 72013 Road 42E.
E-Waste
E-waste refers to electronic consumer products that are considered to be obsolete, unwanted and available for discard. Items include computer equipment and peripherals, televisions, telephones and accessories, and audio and video equipment.
A complete list of items accepted include:
There is an E-waste trailer parked by the R.M. of Brokenhead recycling compound to collect these items. The recycling attendant will assist you to move your old or non-working electronics to the trailer during the hours of operation of the recycling depot. These items, once the trailer is full, are taken to a facility in Lac du Bonnet for recycling.
RM OF Brokenhead Burn Site
The Rural Municipality of Brokenhead Burn Site, located on Road 38E between Miles 74N and 75N, is open for the 2021 season.
The site will be open the following Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
April 17
May 1, 15 and 29
June 12 and 26
July 10 and 24
August 7 and 21
September 4 and 18
October 2, 16 and 30
**Further dates to be announced, weather dependent**
A fee of $5.00, cash only, will be charged at the gate for all day use. Only clean burnables such as grass clippings, leaves, branches and garden waste will be accepted.
Hours of Operation:
Summer Hours
April 1 to October 31
Monday – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday – 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday – Closed
Winter Hours
November 1 to March 31
Monday & Wednesday – 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday – Closed
Refer to: Oakwood Transfer Station Map document.
Refer to: Oakwood Transfer Station Rates document.
Please note: Change of rates for bags of garbage depending on size of bag!
For further information, contact the Oakwood Transfer Station at 755-2220.
Garbage pick-up is not provided by the municipality and can be arranged on a private basis.
Private Waste Disposal Contractors in the area include:
Jim Irving
204-266-1002
Gary Olson (Stonewall)
1-204-886-7923
The Garbage Man – Earl Smith (Selkirk)
204-785-2696
EXE Pick-Up
204-799-1349
Kelly’s Pick-Up
1-204-663-9200
Garry’s Countryside Pick-Up
1-204-481-3228
Econo Garbage Removal (Whitemouth)
1-204-348-2336
The N49 Group
1-204-227-4255
MacDonald Waste Management
1-204-898-4734
The recycling facility for the R.M. of Brokenhead residents is located at the R.M. of Brokenhead yard at 72013 Road 42E.
The hours of operation are:
Winter Hours
November 1 to March 31
Monday to Friday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday
Closed
Summer Hours
April 1 to October 31
Monday to Friday
10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Items that will be accepted are:
Items deemed unacceptable include:
| Ceramic Dishes | Plastic or Saran Wrap | Window Glass |
| Household Waste Products | Small Appliances | Wood Products |
| Landscaping Material | Styrofoam | Black Plastics |
| Plastic Grocery Bags | Wax Board |
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