Household Hazardous Waste

Did you know the average household uses 20 to 40 litres of hazardous products each year? When in doubt, don't throw it out!

If you are cleaning out your house, garage  or basement, remember to dispose of hazardous waste in an environmentally safe manner and help keep environmental contaminants out of our landfills and waterways.

Remember the BUD rule:

     Buy only what you need - consider purchasing non-hazardous, natural alternatives instead
     Use it all up - use it up before you start a new bottle or container
     Dispose it properly - hazardous waste does not belong in our water ways or landfill!

Hazardous Materials List

Material Type	Symbol	Examples
Corrosive Materials		Batteries, Drain Openers, Oven Cleaners
Flammable Materials		Gasoline, Antifreeze, Paint, Oil, Solvents, Propane Tanks
Reactive Materials		Aerosols, Pool chemicals, Ammonia, Bleach, Fluorescent bulbs and tubes
Toxic Materials		Pesticides, Pharmaceuticals, Cleaners

2020 Collection Schedule

Visit Bruce County's Household Hazardous and Special Waste Collection page to learn more about 2020 collection dates.

View the 2020 Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule for more information on collection dates in our area.

Walkerton/Hanover Resident Collection Schedule

An additional annual collection is listed for Hanover and Walkerton residents as sponsored by the Walkerton/Hanover Landfill Waste Management Committee. Schedules will be posted here:

View the Waste Collection Calendar and search for Hazardous Waste for more information.