Waste & Recycling
Rural Municipality of Brokenhead
The RM of Brokenhead is committed to supporting environmentally responsible waste and recycling services for residents. While the RM does not operate its own landfill or offer curbside collection, several options are available locally.
Solid Waste Disposal
The RM does not operate its own landfill or transfer station. Residents are permitted to use the following facilities:
R.M. of St. Clements Landfill & Transfer Stations
Oakwood Transfer Station
Phone: 204-755-2220
Tags: $3.50 each
Summer Hours (Apr 1 – Oct 31)
- Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Friday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: Closed
Winter Hours (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
- Monday & Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Friday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: Closed
Garbage Pick-Up
The RM does not provide municipal garbage collection. Residents must arrange private pick-up services directly with a contractor. The following contractors currently operate in the area:
- 4570732 Ltd. – 204-886-7923 or 204-801-6500
(St. Ouens, Oakhill Drive & surrounding Beausejour) - Boomerang Bag Pickup – 204-899-9798
(Available RM-wide) - MacDonald Waste Management – 204-898-4734
(Servicing areas around Beausejour, south of Highway 44)
Note: This is a reference list only. The RM does not verify or endorse any contractor.
Recycling Facility
The RM operates a recycling depot located at: 72013 Road 42E, RM of Brokenhead Yard
Recycling Hours:
- MONDAY – CLOSED
- TUESDAY – SATURDAY – 10:00a.m. – 5:30p.m.
- SUNDAY – CLOSED
Important: Improper dumping will result in facility closure
Accepted Items Include:
- Newspapers and flyers
- Aluminum food and beverage containers
- Glass food and beverage containers
- Steel food and beverage containers
- PET all plastic food and beverage containers
- Magazines and catalogues
- Gable top containers
- Boxboard
- Paper directories
- Residential corrugated cardboard
- Aseptic packaging
- HDPE#2 plastic containers
- #4,5,7 plastic containers
Unacceptable Items Include:
- Ceramic dishes
- Plastic wrap/Saran wrap
- Window glass
- Household waste
- Small appliances
- Wood products
- Landscaping debris
- Styrofoam
- Black plastics
- Plastic grocery bags
- Waxed cardboard
E-Waste Recycling
Location: E-waste trailer at the RM recycling compound
Support: Attendant on site during depot hours to help unload items
Accepted E-Waste Items:
- Computers & peripherals
- Televisions
- Telephones & accessories
- Audio/video equipment
Operating Hours Match Recycling Depot Schedule
E-waste is collected on-site and transported to Selkirk for proper recycling once the trailer is full.
Burn Site
The RM of Brokenhead Burn Site, located on Road 38E between Miles 74N and 75N, will be open the following Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m:
- May 23
- June 6 and 20
- July 4 and 18
- August 1, 15 and 29
- September 12 and 26
- October 10 and 24
**Further dates to be announced, weather dependent**
A fee of $5.00 in 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.”