Waste and Compost

All waste generated in the Whitehorse urban catchment basin is transported to the Whitehorse Waste Management Facility, owned and operated by the City of Whitehorse. All material being transported to the landfill must be sorted and adequately secured.

Organic waste is brought to the Compost Facility to be processed. Separating organic waste also reduces methane production, a potent greenhouse gas. Once ready, the City offers two formats for compost to meet your needs:

  • bagged compost for small-scale garden projects, and
  • bulk compost for more significant projects such as landscaping and agriculture.

Our compost meets the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) standard, making it approved for use in organic operations.

Before heading to the landfill, please note there are additional fees for unsorted loads (see our Waste Sorting Page).

What Goes Where?

When it comes to sorting our waste, nobody enjoys the guessing game. Our What Goes Where app makes sorting your waste a snap.

Sorting your waste is easy with our What Goes Where app. Search for an item and we’ll give you local options for recycling, composting, or disposal. If you can’t find a given item, check back soon, as the list is continuously updated. Or view our sorting guide.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES & MULTI-UNITS (4 OR LESS)
SINGLE FAMILY HOMES & MULTI-UNITS (4 OR LESS)
Curbside collection is provided to all eligible premises, including single-family homes & multi-residences (4 units or less).
MULTI-UNITS (5 OR MORE) & COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES
MULTI-UNITS (5 OR MORE) & COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES
Multi-unit residences (5 units or more) and commercial businesses are required to handle their waste using commercial services or by self-hauling.
COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL
COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL
People living in country residential do not pay utility fees and are required to handle their waste using commercial services or by self-hauling.
Waste Management Facility

The City of Whitehorse Waste Management Facility (WMF) is located approximately six kilometres north of downtown Whitehorse at Mile 91972 (Mile 919.72) on the Alaska Highway. The WMF includes the landfill, compost facility, and transfer station. Find the WMF turn-off on Google Maps.

The facility is open:

  • Weekdays – 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Weekends – 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The facility is closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Before heading to the landfill, please note there are additional fees for unsorted loads (see our Waste Sorting Page).

More Services
STOP ILLEGAL DUMPING
STOP ILLEGAL DUMPING
Illegal dumping not only ruins the natural beauty around us, but also pollutes the environment for our wildlife.
SORTING WASTE
SORTING WASTE
When it comes to sorting our waste, nobody enjoys the guessing game. Whitehorse's 'What Goes Where' app makes sorting your waste a snap.
COMPOST SALES
COMPOST SALES
The City offers two formats for compost to meet your needs: bagged compost for small scale garden projects, and bulk compost for bigger projects such as landscaping and agriculture.
BYLAW AND POLICIES
BYLAW AND POLICIES
The City of Whitehorse has a responsibility to ensure that waste management is handled as professionally and efficiently as possible.
PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE
PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE
An important part of keeping our wilderness wild is properly managing our waste, as well as other “attractants”. We can do this by being accountable for our waste, prevent illegal dumping or over filling a waste receptacle.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Whitehorse residents can bring household hazardous waste to the Waste Management Facility on Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm.

Curbside Collection Schedule 2024

Download the 2024 schedule here. 

Did you know that you can get a text through our What Goes Where app telling you which cart to put out on Curbside Collection day? Download the app, add your address, and under notifications choose when you want to be notified.

Waste Sorting App

Sorting your waste is easy with our What Goes Where app. Search for an item and we’ll give you recycling, composting, or disposal options.

Did you know that you can get a text telling you which cart to put out on Curbside Collection day? Download the app, add your address, and under notifications choose when you want to be notified.