Each year household hazardous waste is diverted from the landfill. Household hazardous waste, which is usually labelled as corrosive, explosive, poisonous or flammable, must not be put in the garbage or down drains or storm sewers.
Household hazardous waste will be accepted from City of Stratford residents in the Rotary Complex parking lot on the following dates, from 8:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.:
The City of Stratford currently has agreements with the Townships of Perth South and Perth East to allow their residents to bring their household hazardous waste to the City's dropoff location on the designated collection dates.
* Paints, varnish, solvents, caulking, glue
* Fuels, antifreeze, brake fluid
* Used motor oil and filters
* Batteries (household, rechargeable, automotive)
* Household cleaners (i.e. bleach, oven cleaners)
* Fluorescent tubes/compact fluorescent bulbs
* Refillable and non-refillable propane tanks
Please remember that no PCBs, commercial, infectious or radioactive wastes will be accepted.
Household tips to safely dispose of hazardous waste around the house:
Bring your batteries to be recycled at the following locations during their hours of operation (some locations may be unavailable due to COVID-19 restrictions):