CNWM Card

CNWM Card

Residents and businesses must have a CNWM Card to access the Central Regional Waste Management site or any one of the seven transfer stations in the region.

Get a CNWM Card for your Household

Getting your card is easy, free and fast. Simply visit the regional site or any transfer site with a valid piece of photo ID that shows your current address.

Cards are issued one-per-household at no charge to Central residents. (However, if the card is lost or damaged, there is a $5 replacement fee. All information from the previous card will be transferred to the replacement card.)

Get a CNWM Card for Business/Commercial Use

To obtain the card, business representatives must visit the Administrative Office at the regional site in Norris Arm. A valid piece of photo ID is required. Card set-up requires name, address, phone number(s), email address and contact name. (Businesses may obtain as many cards as required to facilitate their services).

Business cards are provided at the regional site only. If the card is lost or damaged, a replacement will be issued at the regional site.

Card Login Access

GO TO YOUR ACCOUNT

Having problems with your login or did not include an email address for your account? Please call the CNWM office at 709-653-2900 for assistance.

Payment Options

Residents and businesses may choose to pre-load their card or simply pay their balance. Payment options are:

  • In person with debit or cash at the regional site (residents only).
  • Email using a credit card: Email your credit card information (card #, expiry date, and name exactly as it appears on the card) to info@cnwmc.com; include your CNWM card number in the email.
  • Phone using a credit card: Call CNWM at 709-653-2900 to provide details.
  • Online banking (for Bank of Montreal and Scotiabank customers): Add Central Newfoundland Waste as a payee using your CNWM Card number as the account number. If your card number is not long enough, add zeroes at the beginning of the card number.
  • Cheque or money order (include your name and CNWM Card number) mailed to:
    CNWM 
    PO Box 254, Norris Arm, NL 
    A0G 3M0

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How to Use your Card

  • When you arrive at a CNWM site, follow instructions to enter the scale and stop at the display.
  • Hold your CNWM Card up to the monitor, and when you see “Processing, Please Wait” pull your card back inside your vehicle.
  • Watch for the category of material you are dropping off to appear highlighted, then hold your card to the monitor.
  • Once the system has correctly identified your load, proceed to the drop off area (sites have clear signage).
  • You will be weighed again when you exit the facility. A receipt will be emailed or printed, at your request.

Watch this short video to see the CNWM Card system in action.

Coming Fall 2025

Introducing Pay As You Go at Central Newfoundland Waste Management Regional Site and all Transfer Locations.

We’re excited to roll out a new Pay As You Go payment feature at our regional waste site and transfer locations. This enhancement offers flexible, on-the-spot payment options to make your visit more convenient and efficient.

What’s Changing?

As part of our phased rollout—scheduled to be completed by October 31st—you’ll notice several important updates during your visit:

  • Flexible Payment Options: You can pay at the site using debit, credit as an accepted payment method. No need to wait for billing or manage card balances.
  • Streamlined Checkout: Payment kiosks will be available to make transactions quick and easy.
  • Prepay Option Available: Prefer to plan ahead? You’ll have the option to prepay for future visits, giving you added flexibility and control.
  • Pay After Each Visit: Residents will now be required to make payment after every site visit.
  • The previous residential $20 card limit system will be removed and discontinued.
  • Outstanding Balance Due? At your next visit, you’ll be required to pay any outstanding balance.

Rollout Timeline

  •     The phased implementation begins this month.
  •     All regional and transfer sites will be equipped with Pay As You Go by October 31st.

What You Need to Know

  • Please look for signage at your local site indicating whether Pay As You Go is active.
  • Kiosks will be situated next to the weigh scales monitor
  • Staff will be available to assist with the new payment process during the transition.
  • We recommend bringing a debit or credit card for faster service.
  • If you previously used the $20 card limit, please note that this system will no longer be accepted.

This new system is part of our commitment to improving service and making waste disposal more accessible and transparent for all residents.

If you have questions or need assistance during your visit, our site staff are happy to help.