Where to Dump Junk in Airdrie (Without Driving to Calgary)
Every disposal option for Airdrie residents — Eco Stations, landfills, donation centres, scrap yards. Saves you a trip to Shepard.
The Airdrie reality
Airdrie itself doesn’t have a public landfill. For most disposal needs, you’re driving south to Calgary’s Shepard Landfill (about 40 minutes from central Airdrie) or out to one of the rural transfer stations. Here’s how to do it efficiently — and the local options that save you the trip entirely.
Calgary disposal options closest to Airdrie
Shepard Landfill (12111 68 St SE, Calgary) is the main option. About 40 minutes from Airdrie. Charges by weight: roughly $100/tonne for general waste, with surcharges for mattresses, tires, and specific items. Mattresses must be shrink-wrapped before drop-off.
East Calgary Eco Station (4111 17 Ave SE) accepts hazardous waste, electronics, paint, and some bulky items for free. Closest Eco Station to Airdrie residents.
Spy Hill Landfill (11808 85 St NW, Calgary) is sometimes closer for west Airdrie residents heading toward Cochrane. Similar pricing to Shepard.
Donation drop-offs in Airdrie
Better than dumping if your stuff is in good shape:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore has a Calgary location that accepts furniture and building materials. They occasionally do free pickup for larger donations — call ahead.
Salvation Army Thrift Store Airdrie (Sierra Springs Plaza) takes most household goods, clothing, and small furniture. Drop-off behind the store during business hours.
Diabetes Canada bins are at multiple Airdrie locations for clothing, shoes, and small textiles.
Scrap metal in Airdrie
General Recycling Industries in northeast Calgary (about 35 min from Airdrie) pays cash for scrap metal — current rates around $0.10–$0.30/kg for steel, more for copper and aluminum.
Pro tip: if you have substantial scrap (old appliances, fencing, BBQs), let us know — we’ll pick it up free in Airdrie because we make our money at the recycler.
When to call us instead
If you’d rather skip the disposal logistics entirely, that’s literally our business. We come to your house in Airdrie, load your stuff, and route it through the right channel — donation, recycling, or landfill. Same-day in most cases.
Costs about as much as renting a truck for a few hours, and we do the lifting. Worth it for the larger jobs (basements, garages, hot tubs, estate cleanouts).
What we won’t take
Hazardous waste — paint, motor oil, propane tanks, asbestos, chemicals. For these, you need an Eco Station drop-off. We’re happy to point you to the right one.
Need help with a specific item? Check our disposal guides or book a pickup for any junk in Airdrie or surrounding areas.
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