Annual Hazardous Waste Round Up
The Household Hazardous
Waste Round Up is
usually held on the
third Saturday of
October for the free
drop off of residential
hazardous waste.
It's been hugely
popular. The 19th
annual event in 2009 saw
1,050 vehicles drop off
more than 45,000 litres
of unwanted household
eco-nasties. View
2009 News Release
You don't have to wait
for this annual event to
safely dispose of your
household hazardous
waste. Check out
this webpage to learn
more about your
year-round options
for safe disposal.
Residents should take precautions when transporting these goods to the event. Here
are a few simple steps to follow:
- Make sure containers have tightly attached lids to prevent leaks.
- Make sure materials are labelled as best as possible so staff know what they are
handling.
- Pack in a sturdy box and place upright to prevent spills. Don't pack materials in
large plastic bags. Line your trunk with plastic if desired.
- Keep items in the trunk of your car, away from children, pets or food products.
- Containers that are empty and dry can go into your regular household garbage.
For more info call the Waste Reduction Office at (250) 469-6250.
How We're Doing?
Since 1999, a number of areas have been tracked to provide a benchmark and indication
of how our Waste Management programs are performing. Here's how we're doing
in the areas of
Solid Waste,
Recycling and
Hazardous Waste.
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