Updated on July 02, 2026
Special Disposal and Banned Items
Due to the environmental, health and safety concerns, some material require specific preparation, permits or appointments at the landfill. Please review the table below for what materials are accepted at each facility.
| Prohibited Waste | Regional Landfill | Church Road Transfer Station |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Waste | Not Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Bulky Waste | Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Burnt Demolition Waste | Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Clean Soil | Not Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Concrete or asphalt pieces, or rocks greater than 0.03m or 70kg | Not Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Contaminated Soil | Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Creosote Wood Waste | Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Dead Animals | Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Food Waste | Not Accepted | Accepted |
| Gypsum | Not Accepted | Accepted |
| Hazardous Waste | Not Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Land Clearing Waste | Not Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Liquids | Not Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Motor vehicle bodies and farm implements | Not Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Municipal Solid Waste that is on fire or smoldering | Not Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Recyclable Material delivered in Roll-Off Bins or volume greater than 3 cubic meters | Not Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Yard Waste | Accepted | Accepted |
Enforcement
Staff at Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Facilities inspect loads of waste when they are delivered for disposal. If a load contains excessive amounts of recyclables or compostable materials, the hauler will be subject to surcharges under the Tipping Fee and Solid Waste Disposal Regulation Bylaw. This is in addition to paying for the cost of the disposal. In some situations, the haulers may not be allowed to drop off the waste and may need to remove the material from the site.