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:
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).
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 15, July 1, September 30 and November 11 in 2022. For a list of recognized holidays visit cswm.ca/hours.
2023 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 January 21 | 9:30 am-5:30 pm January 14 |
*Household hazardous waste can only be accepted during the hours listed as it requires special handling by a qualified technician.