Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste Collection

You can get rid of your household hazardous and special waste (HHSW) at the Bruce County Waste Management. They ensure that you dispose of your waste safely to protect the environment.

For more information, contact the County of Bruce Highways Department at 519-881-2400.

Drop off your hazardous materials at any of the scheduled Bruce County collection programs. These programs are held at specific locations and times throughout the year.

2025 Hazardous Waste Event Schedule Bruce County Waste Management

List of Hazardous Materials Accepted

Common household hazardous and special waste products that we accept include:

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)	Disinfectants	Pharmaceuticals	Antifreeze
Fluorescent tubes	Pool chemicals	Oil and gasoline	Fire Extinguishers
Batteries (household and car)	Paints & Stains	Oil filters	Fertilizers & Pesticides
Household cleaners	Solvents	Propane Tanks	Aerosols

Proper Disposal Practices

Household hazardous and special waste requires special handling for collection, storage, transportation, and disposal. This is because when the materials are not handled properly, it can be harmful to people, animals, or the environment. Your household hazardous and special waste should never be:

Put in your garbage or blue box
Poured down the drain
Flushed down the toilet
Poured down storm sewers or street catch basins

Learn more about best practices for disposing and reducing your household hazardous and special waste to make our community a cleaner place to live.