The following household items are not accepted in the garbage.  Eligible residents may take these items to the HHW Depot:

• Batteries (Please see info below)
• Leftover liquid paint or Paint Recycling Program
• Leftover corrosive cleaners
• Pesticides/herbicides
• Gasoline
• Fuel oil & used motor oil
• Solvents & thinners
• Pharmaceuticals & drugs
• Aerosol cans containing hazardous substances
• BBQ propane tanks
• Small propane cylinders (ie for camp stoves and propane torches)

Battery Recycling Program

Resident can now take ALL BATTERIES to a Call2Recycle drop-off location for disposal. This includes rechargeable and single-use batteries (under 5kg) as well as used cell phones.

Visit www.call2recycle.ca to find the nearest drop-off site.

Paint Recyling Program

• Leftover paint can be taken to any ENVIRO-DEPOT™ in HRM free of charge.  Check here for details on Nova Scotia's "Paint Recycling Program" or call 1-888-772-9772.

• If you have small amounts of liquid paint, open the lid to air dry; or mix with sand or 'kitty litter', then place with regular garbage for disposal. Place empty paint cans in the garbage.

• Dry or empty paint cans, brushes and rollers are not considered hazardous material and should not be brought to the HHW depot or ENVIRO-DEPOT™. Dispose of these with your regular garbage.

Used Oil Recovery Program

• Contact your oil retailer for the location of a used oil drop-off site near you.

Who can take material to the HHW depot?

• Residential householders of HRM only.  No business/commercial waste.
  
  
• Businesses must contact a private hazardous materials handling company for disposal.

Location:

The HHW Depot is located behind the Materials Recycling Facility at:

20 Horseshoe Lake Drive

Bayer's Lake Business Park, Halifax

 

Operating Schedule

• Material can only be dropped between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm during the following Saturdays.

Special Notes

• Visit www.lesstoxicguide.ca for alternatives to some hazardous material.
  
  
• HRM operates mobile drop-off events in other areas of HRM during the year. Dates are updated on this schedule when they become available.