Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is waste that is hazardous but comes from an average household in small amounts, such as leftover paint or used batteries. Because these materials can harm people or the environment if placed in the garbage or poured down the drain, we offer a depot where you can drop them off for proper disposal.

Where and when to drop off HHW

Bring your HHW to the Community Recycling Centre.

We accept HHW on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There is no fee to drop off HHW.

Drop-off requirements

• bring materials in their original or clearly marked container to indicate the contents
• make sure all containers are securely capped and sealed
• keep liquid waste containers to 20 litres or less. We do not accept barrels or drums of waste
• the container and its contents must be left at the depot. Material will not be decanted

What you can bring

• aerosol containers
• disinfectants
• fertilizers and pesticides
• fire extinguishers and smoke detectors
• fluorescent bulbs and tubes
• household and automotive batteries
• mercury switches and thermometers
• motor oil
• needles and syringes, in a puncture-proof container
• oven and window cleaners
• paints and coatings
• pharmaceuticals
• propane cylinders

What you cannot bring

• paint made before 1972, which often contains PCBs
• waste chemicals from photography or swimming pool maintenance
• materials not in their original containers, except used oil

If you are not sure whether we accept an item, ask our HHW attendant when you arrive.

If we cannot accept your material

Some retailers offer their own recycling or disposal services.

You can also call the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks at 519-873-5000, Monday to Friday, and ask to speak with the duty officer.

Battery recycling

You can drop off used batteries at the Community Recycling Centre for free during operating hours. We accept:

• all sizes of alkaline sealed cell batteries
• car batteries
• lithium-ion batteries
• mercury batteries
• nickel cadmium batteries
• nickel metal hydride batteries
• primary lithium batteries