Household Hazardous Waste
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:
- 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
- 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
- Cleaners
- Chlorine bleach
- Stain removers
- Rat and mouse poison
- Flammable materials
- Fluorescent, LED and incandescent light bulbs
- Thermostat switches
- Fire alarms, smoke and CO2 detectors
- 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
| 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).
Note: The Comox Valley and Campbell River Waste Management Centres will be closed all provincially recognized statutory holidays. As a result, the collection of Household Hazardous Waste will be unavailable on April 2, July 1 and November 11 in 2021. For a list of recognized holidays visit cswm.ca/hours.
| Campbell River Site | Comox Valley Site |
|---|---|
6700 Argonaut Road, Campbell River | 3699 Bevan Road, Cumberland |
9:30 am-5:30 pm and the following Saturdays: | 9:30 am-5:30 pm and the following Saturdays: |
*Household hazardous waste can only be accepted during the hours listed as it requires special handling by a qualified technician.