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Hazardous waste is any household item that is labelled corrosive, flammable, poisonous or explosive and should not be put on the curb for pickup or taken to the landfill. These items are often harmful to the environment and should be disposed of safely.

West Grey will be implementing a mobile household hazardous waste unit in 2023! Stay tuned for more updates.

Household hazardous waste unit

West Grey will be implementing a mobile household hazardous waste unit in 2023! Stay tuned for more updates.
Acceptable hazardous waste items
Acceptable Items
Pharmaceuticals

All drug formulations:

  • Pills / liquids
  • Cough syrup
  • Cosmetics
  • Inhalers
  • Perfumes
  • Veterinary drugs
Pesticides 
  • All herbicides and insecticides
  • 2-4 D
  • DDT
  • Black-leaf 40
  • Sevin
  • Diazinon
  • Malathion
  • Pesticide Aerosols (e.g., Raid, OFF)
  • Weed killers
  • Round Up
  • Safer’s Soap
Oxidizers
  • Fertilizers
  • Plant food
  • Weed & Feed
  • All nitrates
  • Bleach
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Sodium hypochlorite
  • Nitric acid
  • Pool chemicals: e.g. chlorine, pH Down, pH Up, pool shock
  • Potassium permanganate 
Paint
  • Household latex or oil paints
  • Stains and coatings
  • Craft and specialty paints
  • Urethane and varnish
Aerosols ALL (spray paint, cleaners, polishes, etc.)
Acid

Formulation containing, or pure compounds of:

  • Sulphuric acid
  • Hydrochloric acid
  • Phosphoric acid (rust remover)
  • Oxalic acid (deck wash)
  • Muriatic acid
  • Acetic acid
  • Boric acid
  • Stop Bath
  • Saniflush
  • CLR
  • Sodium bisulphate 
Base (caustic)

Formulation containing, or pure compounds of:

  • Sodium hydroxide
  • Potassium hydroxide
  • Sodium metasilicate
  • Sodium silicate
  • TSP
  • Lime
  • Ammonia (wax stripper)
  • Ammonia chloride
  • Drano
  • Mr. Muscle
  • Easy-Off
  • Lye
  • Photo chemicals
  • Comet, Ajax 
Automotive / recreational vehicle
  • Motor oil
  • Gasoline
  • Diesel
  • Anti-freeze
  • Transmission fluid
  • Brake fluid
  • Adhesives
  • Autobody filler
  • Autobody paint
  • Car polishes
  • Car waxes
Miscellaneous organic

Flammable organic compounds including:

  • Caulking
  • Cements and glues
  • Driveway sealer
  • Drywall compounds
  • Epoxies
  • Floor paint
  • Industrial paint
  • Lacquer
  • Liquid plastic
  • Marine paint
  • Paint stripper
  • Polyfiller
  • Putty
  • Resins
  • Rust paint (Tremclad)
  • Shellac
  • Silicone compound
  • Solvents
  • Thinners
  • Transmission and brake fluids
Mercury
  • Thermometers
  • Thermostats 
Compressed gas cylinders
  • Propane
  • Fire extinguishers
Unacceptable hazardous waste items
  • Ammunition, explosives, flares
  • Infectious waste, including used syringes
  • Smoke detectors
  • Asbestos
  • Ballasts
  • Fireworks
  • Cooking oil
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402813 Grey Road 4
RR2 Durham, ON N0G 1R0

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