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
Disinfectants
Drain de-cloggers
Floor and furniture polish
Oven cleaners
General cleaners
Metal cleaners/polish
Window/glass cleaners

Garage

Motor oil
Oil filters
Anti-freeze
Transmission fluid
Brake fluid
Adhesives car polishes
Car waxes
Pool chemicals
Fertilizers and pesticides

Bathroom/ Laundry

Cleaners
Chlorine bleach
Stain removers

General

Rat and mouse poison
Flammable materials
Fire extinguishers
Fluorescent light bulbs
Thermostat switches
Fire alarms oxidizers
Paint
Stains and finishes

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

Household Hazardous Waste printable brochure

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

2019 Hazardous Waste Drop-off Dates

Campbell River Site	Comox Valley Site
6900 Argonaut Road, Campbell River	3699 Bevan Road, Cumberland
9:30 am-5:30 pm Tuesday and Wednesdays and the following Saturdays: January 26 February 23 March 30 April 27 May 25 June 29 July 27 August 31 September 28 October 26 November 30 December 28	9:30 am-5:30 pm Thursdays and Fridays and the following Saturdays: January 12 February 9 March 9 April 13 May 11 June 8 July 13 August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14

Campbell River Site

Comox Valley Site

6900 Argonaut Road, Campbell River

3699 Bevan Road, Cumberland

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

and the following Saturdays:
January 26
February 23
March 30
April 27
May 25
June 29
July 27
August 31
September 28
October 26
November 30
December 28

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

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

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

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

How much will it cost?

The maximum you will be charged is the $4 site access fee for items that do not fall under Product Stewardship (products not funded through a user pay program). For more information, visit www.regeneration.ca

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.