Household Hazardous Waste
Paint, pesticides, batteries and household cleaners are just some of the products that are used daily.
Hazardous waste should never be thrown in the garbage, dumped on land, or poured down the drain or sewer.
When disposing of such products, special precautions must be considered. Careless Disposal of these items can contaminate water, food, soil and air, and is also hazardous to public health.
Household Hazardous Waste Depot Days
Held April to November for you to dispose of these hazardous items in an environmentally responsible way-
Chemical Alternatives
Household items you can use to clean your home that are enivronmentally safer than chemicals -
Cleaning Recipes for Your Home
Mixtures of common household items that you can use to clean your house, clothing, silverware
Residents can also visit www.dowhatyoucan.ca for a list of local retailers that accept household hazardous waste for recycling.
