City of Brandon to Permanently Close and Relocate Community Recycling Depots to the Eastview Landfill

Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon is announcing the permanent closure of its community recycling depots as part of a plan to improve recycling services and address ongoing operational challenges including the reduction of illegal dumping in our community. 

Effective Tue, Oct. 14, the recycling depot at the Keystone Centre will be permanently closed. By Fri, Nov. 14, the recycling depots at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex (rear of 30 Knowlton Dr.) and 34th St. and Victoria Ave (in the NE laneway) will also be permanently closed. 

Starting Oct. 15, 2025, residents are asked to bring their excess recyclable materials to the Eastview Landfill Site, located at 765 – 33rd St. E., where bins will be available outside the gate after hours 24/7 and inside the landfill during open hours, with no fee charged. 

Organic depot bins will also be removed for the season by Fri, Nov. 14. Depot locations can be found at brandon.ca/home-property-environment/garbage-recycling-and-composting/composting. Decisions regarding the future of the organic depot locations will be discussed as part of the 2026 municipal budget discussions. 

This decision to consolidate diversion services at the landfill comes after years of increasing contamination and illegal dumping at depot sites, which have resulted in unsightly messes, hazardous materials, and a significant rise in complaints from residents and businesses. 

The City remains committed to supporting positive environmental practices and will propose an enhanced diversion depot at the Eastview Landfill in 2026, with improved staffing and services to maximize recycling and minimize contamination. Stay tuned for more details next spring. 

Thank you for helping keep Brandon clean and green!

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Media Contact: Merrilea Metcalf / m.metcalf@brandon.ca / 204-729-2590