Sandbag Disposal
A sandbag disposal station is available for residents Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, at:
- Townsend Park (45130 Wolfe Road)
Please be prepared to empty your own sandbags on site and dispose of the emptied bags into the provided receptacles.
Sand from these sandbags will undergo testing, and if it is found free of contaminants, it will be reused in City operations, and the used burlap sandbags will be composted.
Tips for safe sandbag disposal:
Please take proper precautions, as sand and sandbags that have been in contact with floodwaters may have been exposed to contaminants.
- Wear gloves and boots when handling sandbags to protect yourself from scrapes and possible contaminants. City staff will not be able to assist you in emptying your sandbags.
- Used sandbags will not be collected at the curb. Do not place full sandbags in your curbside materials.
- Do not empty sandbags in your local watercourse, park, or greenspace.
- Do not use sand from sandbags in sandboxes, playgrounds, gardens, and other areas where it may come into contact with people.