Hazardous Household Waste

Household Hazardous Waste

Please note: Only residential products and quantities are accepted in order to service all customers safely and efficiently. Large volumes may be restricted or rejected.

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).

CSWM HHW Brochure - 2024

Acceptable Items Include:

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 AcceptedHow to Dispose
Commercial/Business hazardous waste Contact a hazardous waste disposal company
Pharmaceuticals Contact a pharmacy
Needles and sharpsContact a pharmacy
Ammunition for firearms Contact your local RCMP
Marine location marker Contact CFB Comox 1-866-488-0889
Compressed GasReturn to retailer
Fire ExtinguisherContact Northern Ropes 250-286-1027

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 Friday March 29 and Wednesday December 25 in 2024.

2024 Hazardous Waste Drop-off Dates

Campbell River SiteComox Valley Site
6700 Argonaut Road, Campbell River3699 Bevan Road, Cumberland
9:30 am-5:30 pm
Tuesday and Wednesdays
and the following Saturdays (Closed for lunch between 12:30 and 1:00 pm):
9:30 am-5:30 pm
Thursdays and Fridays  
and the following Saturdays (Closed for lunch between 12:30 and 1:00 pm):
January 20
February 24
March 23
April 20
May 25
June 22
July 27
August 24
September 21
October 19
November 16
December 21
January 6
February 3
March 9
April 13
May 11
June 8
July 13
August 10
September 7
October 5
November 2
December 7

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