Hazardous waste is any household item that is labelled corrosive, flammable, poisonous or explosive and should not be put at the curb for waste pickup. These items are often harmful to the environment and should be disposed of safely.
The mobile household hazardous waste unit rotates between the Durham and Bentinck landfills. The mobile household hazardous waste unit is available at each location for a period of three months before moving on to the next location. The unit is open during the facility's regular operating hours.
There is no charge to drop off household hazardous waste materials; however, there is a material limit of 50 litres per visit and you must complete the Household Hazardous Waste Resident Form and provide it to the site attendant.
West Grey's mobile household hazardous waste unit is now available at the Durham landfill!
- Household hazardous waste collection program
- Household hazardous waste unit schedule
- Household hazardous waste items
- Sharps and medical waste
Household hazardous waste collection program
- Materials will be accepted from West Grey residents only. Residents will be asked for proof of address before they drop off materials.
- All residents must complete the Household Hazardous Waste Resident Form and provide it to the site attendant.
- All materials must be clearly labeled and in securely sealed containers.
- There is a material limit of 20 litres per container and 50 litres per visit.
- Staff will stop receiving household hazardous waste materials half an hour before closing to allow attendants sufficient time to properly package materials and close the bin.
- Empty dry metal paint cans with lids removed are accepted into the scrap metal pile at the Bentinck and Durham landfills. Empty dry plastic and metal combination cans with lids off are considered garbage.
- If you are only looking to dispose of paint cans please note that paint cans can also be taken to RONA during their regular business hours.
- For large loads or business inquiries please contact Nicole Heber, Environmental Officer at 519-369-2200 ext. 252 or email environment@westgrey.com.
Household hazardous waste unit schedule
| Location: | Dates: | Hours of operation: |
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| Bentinck landfill 114079 Grey Road 3 |
August 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023 | Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Durham landfill 590 Park Street |
November 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024 | Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Bentinck landfill 114079 Grey Road 3 |
February 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024 | Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Durham landfill 590 Park Street |
May 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024 | Thursday and Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Download the household hazardous waste collection program calendar or postcard for 2023/2024 by clicking the buttons below.
HHW Collection Calendar HHW Postcard
Household hazardous waste items
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Sharps and medical waste
Medical sharps include needles, syringes and lancets. It is essential that sharp objects are disposed of using safe practices to reduce the risk of injury to the public and to municipal employees.
Never dispose of medication down the toilet or sink, or throw it out in the garbage. These practices may have a harmful effect on the environment.
To learn how to dispose of sharps and medical waste safely, please click the button below.
To find safe collection locations for sharps and medical waste, please click the button below.
Collection locations