Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Residents of Bruce County are encouraged to bring their hazardous waste materials to any of the Household Hazardous Waste Events. Thank you for responsibly disposing of household hazardous waste.

- Household hazardous waste materials include: paints and stains, propane tanks, used oil, aerosols, batteries, antifreeze, oil filters, solvents, household cleaners, fluorescent lights, fertilizers, fuel, pharmaceuticals, fire extinguishers, pesticides, and pool chemicals. See the full list of Accepted Materials below.
- Please note that commercial waste, agricultural waste, industrial waste, PCB’s, ammunitions, and 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 will not be emptied and returned (ie. gas cans). Empty metal paint cans are blue box recyclable.
- Attendees must remain in their vehicle with waste materials in their open trunk only for unloading. Please do not attend events if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
- Bruce County retains the right to refuse service if protocols are not being followed.
View the 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
View the 2021 Household Hazardous Waste Event Summary
Discover more about Waste Management in Bruce County
Contact us
General Inquiries
Transportation and Environmental Services
Tel : 519-881-2400
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Accepted Materials at Household Hazardous Waste Events
Acids
Aerosols
Automotive
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Batteries
Caustic
Fertilizers
Fire Extinguishers
Fluorescent Lamps
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Mercury Devices & Switches
Miscellaneous Organic
Oxidizers
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Paint
Pesticides
Pharmaceuticals
Unacceptable Materials
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