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Waste Disposal & Recycling
Rural Municipality of Mountain
Transfer station schedules, community collection information, garbage bag limits, recycling resources and service notices.
Current Waste and Recycling Notice
Schedule Changes for Curbside Pickup - In Birch River Only
Civic Holiday Schedule
When a civic holiday falls on a regularly scheduled transfer station operating day, the transfer station will be rescheduled to open the following day unless a different notice is posted on this page.
Transfer Station Hours
Select your community below to view transfer station hours, location information and helpful links.
Before Visiting a Transfer Station
Please sort materials where required, follow posted signs and staff instructions, secure all loads during transportation and do not leave waste outside the gates when a transfer station is closed.
The following items need to be sorted:
- Household waste
- Household recyclables (can be bagged together unsorted)
- Metal
- Tires
- Burnables
Community Garbage & Recycling Collection
Collection Service Is Limited to Birch River and Pine River
Regular curbside garbage and recycling collection is available only within the designated service areas of Birch River and Pine River.
Birch River Collection
Regular collection day: WEDNESDAYS
Collection time: Have all garbage and recycling at the curb by 8:00 a.m.
Check the notice section at the top of this page for holiday adjustments or temporary collection changes.
Pine River Collection
Regular collection day: WEDNESDAYS
Collection time: Have all garbage and recycling at the curb by 8:00 a.m.
Check the notice section at the top of this page for holiday adjustments or temporary collection changes.
Collection Requirements
- Place garbage and recycling at the curbside by 8:00 a.m. on collection day.
- Garbage must be securely bagged and placed inside a suitable container. Suitable containers do not allow waste to be scattered by rodents, dogs, or birds. Containers must be kept neat and clean.
- Containers must be accessible to collection staff and must not obstruct traffic or snow-clearing operations.
- Recycling must be prepared according to the eligible recycling guidelines.
- Waste that does not meet collection requirements may be left behind.
Weekly Garbage Bag Limits
| Property Type | Included Weekly Limit | Additional Bags |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2 bags per week | $3.00 per additional bag |
| Commercial | 6 bags per week | $3.00 per additional bag |
| Institutional | 10 bags per week | $3.00 per additional bag |
Additional Garbage Bags
Garbage bag limits are tracked on a monthly basis using the applicable weekly allowance.
For example, a residential property with a limit of two bags per week has a monthly allowance of eight bags based on a four-week period.
The total number of bags collected during the month will be recorded and reviewed to ensure the property’s weekly average does not exceed its allowable limit. Properties that exceed their monthly allowance will be billed $3.00 for each additional bag.
This allows for reasonable variation from week to week, provided the total monthly allowance is not exceeded.
Recycling Information
Eligible Recycling
Review which household materials are accepted for recycling and how they should be cleaned, sorted or prepared for collection.
Prepare Recycling Properly
Empty and clean recyclable containers, remove food and liquids and follow all sorting instructions. Contaminated or ineligible items may not be collected.
Waste and Recycling Notices
Upload collection calendars, service changes, holiday schedules, recycling notices or other waste-management information in this section.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens when a transfer station day falls on a civic holiday?
Unless another notice is posted, the transfer station will open the following day instead.
When should garbage and recycling be placed at the CURB?
All eligible materials must be placed at the roadside by 8:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
What if I have more than my weekly bag limit?
If your monthly total exceeds the allowable monthly limit, you will be invoiced for any additional bags at a rate of $3.00/bag.
Questions About Waste Disposal or Recycling?
Contact the RM of Mountain office for transfer station information, collection requirements, scheduling notices and general assistance.
Phone: 204-236-4222 | Email: cao@rmofmountain.com
BIRCH RIVER TRANSFER STATION
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PINE RIVER WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
MAFEKING TRANSFER STATION
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
COWAN WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.