Hazardous Household Waste (Photo provided by Bruce County)
Bruce County has announced the dates for this year’s household hazardous waste drop-offs.
The county will be holding 13 different events that will take place across the county from May until October.
The purpose of giving residents the opportunities to drop off hazardous household waste ensures that such items or chemicals aren’t dumped illegally, and prevents the risk of contaminating local landfills and waterways.
Items that will be accepted include:
– Aerosols and solvents
– Batteries and antifreeze
– Fertilizers and pesticides
– Fire extinguishers
– Fluorescent lights
– Fuel
– Household cleaners
– Paints and stains
– Pharmaceuticals
– Propane tanks
– Pool chemicals
– Used oil and filters
The dates are as follows:
Southampton
429 Peel Street, Southampton Works Yard
•May 2, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
•September 26, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kincardine
140 Valentine Avenue, Kincardine Public Works Yard
•May 9, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
•July 11, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Walkerton
94 Bruce Road 2, Bruce County Yard
•May 30, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
•October 3, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Paisley
242 Canrobert Street, Paisley Bruce County Yard
•June 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wiarton
441048 Elm Street, South Bruce Peninsula Works Garage
•June 27, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lion’s Head
1252 West Road, Eastnor Landfill Site
•July 25, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Teeswater
21 Gordon Street East, Teeswater Public Works
•August 8, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tobermory
71 McArthur Road, St. Edmunds Landfill Site
•August 15, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sauble Beach
413 Municipal Road, Amabel Works Yard
•August 22, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lucknow
545 Ludgard Street, Bruce County Transportation Yard
•September 12, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Items that will be refused include commercial, industrial, or agricultural waste, PCB materials, ammunition, and flares.
A full list of acceptable items can be found on the Bruce County website.