Other Disposal Options Ammunition/Explosives/Flares Antifreeze Batteries Compact Fluorescent and Fluorescent Lights Electronics, Computers & Peripherals Oil/Oil Filters/Used Oil Containers Paint (Cans and aerosols) Pesticides/Herbicides/Flammables liquids View the Recycling Council of BC complete Toxic Toolkit

Products such as paint thinner, pesticides, fertilizers, windshield wiper fluid, antifreeze, brake fluid, batteries, furniture polish, drain opener, and oven cleaner are examples of household hazardous waste. Because of their chemical nature, they can poison, corrode, explode or ignite easily when handled improperly  See the Hazardous Waste Identification Information sheet

Household hazardous waste requires special handling and disposal. Our health and environment are at risk. It is important that each of us is responsible for the products we use.

So what are your options?

1. The Battery Doctors, 1972 Windsor Road offers year round collection of residential household hazardous waste products for safe disposal.  It's open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (250-860-2866)  Accepted Materials/Quantity Limit Info
    

   Residents should take precautions when transporting these goods for disposal. Here are a few simple steps to follow:

   • Make sure containers have tightly attached lids to prevent leaks.  Materials in glass jars or containers are not accepted unless they are pesticides in the original glass container.  Solidified liquid materials or empty containers are not accepted.
   • 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.
      
2. Use it up. Use it for its intended purpose and then make a point of not buying that product in the future.  See Household Hazardous Waste Alternative Information sheet for products that do the same job without the hazards.
3. Give the product to someone else who can use it.
4. Avoid buying Household Hazardous Products in the future.
5. Take it to any authorized disposal depot.  See the BC Product Stewardship website for a list of acceptable products and where to take them.
6. Check the Recycling Council of BC Recyclepedia webpage for local recycling options for many hazardous products.

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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.