Hazardous Waste

Poison Pesticides, Chemicals Rat Poison, Bleach Pharmaceuticals Cleaning Fluids

Corrosive Batteries Drain Cleaners Oven Cleaners

Explosive Aerosols Propane Cylinders

Flammable Paints, Solvent Oil, Gasoline BBQ Starter

Hazardous waste must be taken to a Hazardous Waste Depot

Household Hazardous Waste Information
(Link to York Region Website)

Look under your kitchen and bathroom sinks, in the medicine cabinets, tool shed, garage and basement.  You'll probably find all kinds of cleaners, waxes, detergents, cosmetics, expired prescriptions, solvents, paints, bug killers, oils and grease, etc.

Make sure all materials are in original containers or contents are very well marked on containers.  Do not mix different products together.  Be sure that all containers are capped.  Please remember that your containers must be deposited with waste materials and are not returnable.

Bring your household hazardous waste to York Region's depots at no charge.

PLEASE NOTE:

• "Energy-Saving Compact Flourescent light bulbs" contain mercury and must be taken to a hazardous waste depot
• For York Residents only - Proof of residence is required
• No commercial, industrial or medical office wastes are accepted.
• No explosives (other than above types), ammunition, PCBs or radioactive wastes are accepted.
• Needles or syringes from household medicinal use will be accepted, in rigid containers only.
• No other pathological wastes will be accepted.
• Motor vehicle batteries and oil filters will also be accepted

For more information call York Region at 905-895-1200 or 705-437-3921, extension 3039 or visit the York Region web site at www.york.ca.