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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.

For the months of July, August and September, 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.:

2020 Dates

  • Saturday July 18
  • Saturday August 22
  • Saturday September 26

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.


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)
* Energy efficient bulbs, fluorescent tubes/bulbs (limit 10)
* 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 household hazardous waste depot.
  • At the depot, there will be trained professionals who will receive, package, transport and store the materials safely and in compliance with all regulations.

Battery Recycling

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):

  • City Hall
  • City Annex
  • Landfill Site
  • Public Library
  • Public Works Yard
  • Fire Halls

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