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Residents in the County have a number of options to properly dispose of leftover materials that are considered Household Hazardous Waste (HHW).

Please choose from the following services available to County residents:
  1. Household Hazardous Waste Event Days
  2. Selected HHW Depots for motor oil and filters, antifreeze, household and automobile batteries, aerosol cans, and propane cylinders
  3. Alkaline Battery Recycling Programme
  4. Medical Sharps Disposal
  5. Take-it-Back – Some businesses may have a return to point of purchase policy for HHW (such as pharmacies taking back expired prescriptions or syringes)
  6. City of Guelph Household Hazardous Waste Depot - As of January 12, 2010 Wellington County residents will pay a fee for this service

Click here to download a fact sheet on household hazardous waste.



REMEMBER TO FOLLOW THE BUD RULE!
Buy only what you need, Use it up, Dispose of what’s left responsibly

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Key Documents for Household Hazardous Waste

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Household Hazardous Waste Fact Sheet - 08-07-10

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