Drop off your household hazardous waste at Bruce County collection event in Walkerton on Saturday, October 3, 2026

Bruce County is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Walkerton Bruce County Yard (94 Bruce Road 2, Walkerton) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bruce County is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Walkerton Bruce County Yard (94 Bruce Road 2, Walkerton) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is your opportunity to clear out hazardous material from your garage or basement and make sure it’s handled responsibly.

Bruce County’s Household Hazardous Waste event provides a convenient and environmentally responsible way to dispose of common items, such as: 

  • Paints and stains
  • Aerosols and solvents
  • Propane tanks
  • Fuel
  • Used oil and oil filters
  • Batteries and antifreeze
  • Household cleaners
  • Fluorescent lights
  • Fertilizers and pesticides
  • Pool chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals 
  • Fire extinguishers


A complete list of accepted materials is available at brucecounty.on.ca/hazardouswaste. 

Important notes

We do not accept commercial, industrial or agricultural waste, PCB materials, ammunition or flares. Check with your local municipality about disposal of these products.

We only accept containers 30 litres or smaller. Waste must be in disposable containers (e.g. gas cans), which staff do not empty or return.

For full details and updates, visit the Bruce County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events webpage.

Safety first

To help keep things moving smoothly, please place all items in your trunk or truck bed before you arrive. Once on site, stay in your vehicle and staff will assist by unloading your materials.

​Future collection events

Bruce County hosts 13 Household Hazardous Waste Collection events each year. This is the final event of 2026. Stay tuned for the 2027 collection schedule at brucecounty.on.ca/hazardouswaste.

We’re committed to helping you safely dispose of household hazardous waste and protect our environment. By participating, you're contributing to a cleaner and safer Bruce County.

For more details and the full list of accepted materials, please visit brucecounty.on.ca/hazardouswaste.