Household Hazardous Waste | Comox Strathcona Waste Management

What is household hazardous waste?

Household hazardous waste (HHW) is any waste from your home that you consider to be dangerous or of which you are unsure. It includes leftover household products that are marked flammable, corrosive or poisonous, or those that are compressed gas (such as aerosols, butane and lighters).

Acceptable items include:

Kitchen

Cooking oil
Abrasive powders
Ammonia-based cleaners and empty containers
Disinfectants
Drain de-cloggers
Floor and furniture polish
Oven cleaners
General cleaners
Metal cleaners/polish
Window/glass cleaners

Garage

Motor oil and oil filters
Anti-freeze
Empty motor oil and anti-freeze containers
Old gasoline
Transmission fluid
Brake fluid
Adhesives car polishes
Car waxes and polishes
Pool chemicals
Fertilizers and pesticides

Bathroom/ Laundry

Cleaners
Chlorine bleach
Stain removers

General

Rat and mouse poison
Flammable materials
Fluorescent, LED and incandescent light bulbs
Thermostat switches
Fire alarms, smoke and CO₂detectors
Oxidizers
Paint
Stains and finishes
Bear spray
PCB containing ballasts
Window and glass cleaners

Make sure to follow these tips:

Residential items only
Labelled, not leaking, sealed and upright
Containers less than 25L
Try to keep waste in original containers or in ones you don't need back

Did you know? We accept empty antifreeze and motor oil containers for recycling. Bring them to the attendant.

Items Not Accepted	How to Dispose
Commercial/Business hazardous waste	Contact a hazardous waste disposal company
Pharmaceuticals	Contact a pharmacy
Needles and sharps	Contact a pharmacy
Ammunition for firearms	Contact your local RCMP
Flares	Contact Parker Marine 250-334-4808
Marine location marker	Contact CFB Comox 1-866-488-0889
Compressed Gas	Return to retailer
Fire Extinguisher	Contact Northern Ropes 250-286-1027

Household Hazardous Waste printable brochure

For more information on hazardous waste call 250-334-6016 (or toll-free 1-800-331-6007).

2020 Hazardous Waste Drop-off Dates

Campbell River Site	Comox Valley Site
6700 Argonaut Road, Campbell River	3699 Bevan Road, Cumberland
9:30 am-5:30 pm Tuesday and Wednesdays and the following Saturdays: January 25 February 22 March 28 April 25 May 23 June 27 July 25 August 29 September 26 October 24 November 28 December 19	9:30 am-5:30 pm Thursdays and Fridays and the following Saturdays: January 11 February 8 March 14 April 4 May 9 June 13 July 11 August 8 September 12 October 10 November 7 December 12

Campbell River Site

Comox Valley Site

6700 Argonaut Road, Campbell River

3699 Bevan Road, Cumberland

9:30 am-5:30 pm
Tuesday and Wednesdays

and the following Saturdays:
January 25
February 22
March 28
April 25
May 23
June 27
July 25
August 29
September 26
October 24
November 28
December 19

9:30 am-5:30 pm
Thursdays and Fridays

and the following Saturdays:
January 11
February 8
March 14
April 4
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 7
December 12

*Household hazardous waste can only be accepted during the hours listed as it requires special handling by a qualified technician.

Are you unsure if what you are disposing of is Household Hazardous Waste? You can always call us to find out before disposing, call 250-334-6016 or toll-free 1-800-331-6007.