Products Accepted
Fluorescent Lights | Physically Hazardous |
8 foot Fluorescent Bulbs | Products that display both the flammable symbol and explosive symbol. |
4 foot Fluorescent Bulbs | Container must be non-refillable and a maximum size of 5kg. |
O,U,D, Shaped Fluorescent Bulbs |
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Compact Fluorescent Bulbs | Non-refillable fuel gas cylinders |
| Single Use Fuel cylinders |
| Single Use Camping cylinders |
| Single Use Butane cylinders |
Pesticide Products Consumer pesticides that have the poison (skull & cross bones) symbol, Pest Control Product (PCP) number and the word “Domestic” on the label. Maximum container size is 10 liters and 680 grams or 24 ounces for aerosols. | Toxic Products Maximum container size is 10 litres and 680 grams or 24 ounces for aerosols. |
Liquid pesticides | Furniture stripper |
Powdered pesticides | Automotive additives |
Solid pesticides | Lubricants |
Aerosol pesticide container | Tar and bug remover |
| Kerosene |
| Mineral Spirits |
| Paint thinners (e.g. Varsol) |
Paint and Paint Related Products
Paint Products Accepted
Maximum container size is 25 litres for paint and 680 grams or 24 ounces for paint aerosols.
Interior and exterior water-based (e.g. latex, acrylic) and oil-based paint
- ( e.g. alkyd, enamel) architectural paint
- Deck, porch and floor coating (including elastomeric)
- Varnish and urethane (single-component)
- Concrete and masonry paint
- Drywall paint
- Undercoats and primers (e.g. metal, wood, etc.)
- Stucco paint
- Marine paint*
- Wood preservatives*
- Wood finishing oil
- Melamine, metal and anti-rust paint, stain, and shellac
- Swimming pool paint (single-component)
Stain blocking paint - Textured paint
- Block fillers and sealers
Wood, masonry, driveway sealers and water repellents (non-tar based or non-bitumen based) - Paint aerosols of all types including automotive, craft and industrial products
Already empty paint containers
Note: Commercial use Paint accepted (for large quantities, appointment may be required to drop off)
Commercial use Fluorescent Bulbs accepted (for large quantities, appointment may be required to drop off)
*Not accepted if registered under Pest Control Products Act.
Products Not Accepted
Industrial paint and finishes
- *Paints or wood preservatives that are registered as a pesticide under the Pest Control
- Products Act (has a P.C.P Registration number on the label)
- Non-Aerosol craft paint
- Non-Aerosol automotive paint
- Auto Body - Two-part or component paints containing a catalyst or activator Traffic or line marking paint
- Resins, fibre-glass
- Colorants and tints
- Nitro-cellulose based paints
- Industrial paint and finishes
Household Hazardous Waste Products
Products Accepted
Flammables
Products that display the flammable symbol and are a liquid or aerosol.
Maximum container size for flammable liquids is 10 litres and 680 grams or 24 ounces for aerosols.
Acetone |
BBQ lighter fluid |
Camping fuel |
Fondue fuel |
Flammable degreasers |
Flammable lubricants |
Flammable liquid adhesives |
Flammable fuel treatment and additives |
Methanol (Methyl hydrate) |
Paint stripper |
Paint thinners |
Paint and varnish remover |
Turpentine |
Other flammable solvents |
Gasoline (in a CSA approved container only) |
Corrosives
Products that display the corrosive symbol, and are a liquid, aerosol or solid. Maximum container size is 10 litres and 680 grams or 24 ounces for aerosols.
Rust remover |
Masonry cleaner |
Pool and hot tub cleaners |
Grout cleaner |
Household cleaners |
Products Not Accepted
- Products used for Commercial, Industrial or Agricultural purposes
- Products with a WHMIS or GHS label (symbol contained in red diamond)
- Ammunition
- Explosives
- **Drugs and medicines
- Diesel
- **Medical sharps
- Flammable liquids, corrosives or toxics sold in containers greater than 10 liters or greater than 680 grams/24 ounces for aerosols