Household Hazardous Waste

Items that are corrosive, flammable, explosive or poisonous are considered Household Hazardous Waste and WILL NOT be collected with your garbage or Blue Bin recycling, or accepted at any Arran-Elderslie landfill. Bruce County hosts collection events throughout the year.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) must not be put in garbage or Blue Bin recycling, or poured down the drain, toilet or sewer.

universal corrosive symbol of skeletal hand

Universal flammable symbol of flames inside octagon

universal poisonous symbol of skull and crossbones

Corrosive Flammable Explosive Poisonous

Improper disposal of Household Hazardous Waste has negative effects on our environment and can be harmful to humans and animals.

Know what items in your home are considered Household Hazardous Waste and take proper care when disposing of them.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Items

Collage of household hazardous waste items listed below.

Car and Garage Products

Antifreeze
Car batteries
Brake fluid
Body filler
Car wax with solvent
Motor oil (new and used)
Fuel (gasoline, diesel, kerosene)
Oil filters (new and used)
Windshield washer fluid

Personal Care Products

Alcohol-based lotions (aftershave, perfume, etc.)
Medication and vitamins
Nail polish and remover
Syringes and medical sharps must be put in a puncture-resistant sealed container
Non-empty aerosol cans

Household Cleaning Products

Ammonia-based cleaners
Abrasive powders
Bleach
Drain cleaners
Floor and furniture polish
Metal and oven cleaner
Disinfectants
Glass and mirror cleaner
Rug and upholstery cleaner
Silver polish

Pesticides and Garden Products

Poisons (ant, rat, bug, etc.)
Fertilizers
Fungicides
Insecticides
Weed killers (herbicides)

Paints, Solvents, Glue

Spray paint
Latex, oil and water-based paint
Paint strippers
Primers
Rust removers
Stains
Thinners
Turpentine
Wood preservatives
Glue

Please note: empty metal paint cans (with lids removed) can go in recycling once they have completely dried.

Other

Air freshener
Batteries (all types)
Compact florescent lamps (CFLs)
Cooking oil
Fluorescent tubes
Propane/helium tanks
Swimming pool chemicals
Mercury thermometers
Lighter fluid

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

Bruce County collects Household Hazardous waste items at their Household Hazardous Waste Events located throughout Bruce County. The host an event in Paisley each year for Arran-Elderslie residents, however all residents of Bruce County are welcome to attend any of the events. Commercial, agricultural, industrial wastes, pcb's, ammunition or flares will not be accepted. Only containers with a volume of 30 litres or less will be accepted. Waste must be received in containers that can be disposed of, containers are not emptied and returned (ie. gas cans).