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.
Upcoming Collection Days
Our Household Hazardous Waste collections are finished for 2025. Please stay tuned for updates on 2026 collections.
Accepted materials:
- 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:
- Go through your kitchen cabinets, basement and garage. Remove all unwanted pesticides, cleaners, full or partial aerosols, oils, batteries, paints, compact florescent bulbs and tubes, solvents and other household chemicals.
- Make sure these products are tightly sealed and in their original containers. NEVER mix any of these materials together.
- Place them in the trunk of your vehicle and drive to the designated household hazardous waste collection site.
- At the site, there will be trained professionals who will receive, package, transport and store the materials safely and in compliance with all regulations.
Battery Recycling
Batteries are also accepted outside of Household Hazardous Waste Events. Bring your batteries to be recycled at the following locations during their hours of operation:
- City Hall - 1 Wellington Street
- City Hall Annex - 82 Erie Street
- Landfill Site - 777 Romeo Street
- Public Library - 19 St. Andrew Street
- Public Works Yard - 303 King Street
- Fire Hall #1 - 388 Erie Street