Bruce County is hosting a household hazardous waste collection event on August 15 at the St. Edmunds Landfill Site in Tobermory from 8 a.m. to noon.
Bruce County’s household hazardous waste events are a convenient and environmentally responsible way to dispose of common items, such as:
-Paints and stains
– Aerosols and solvents
– Propane tanks
– Fuel
– Used oil and oil filters
– Batteries and antifreeze
– Household cleaners
– Fluorescent lights
– Fertilizers and pesticides
– Pool chemicals
– Pharmaceuticals
– Fire extinguishers
Items not accepted include commercial, industrial, and agricultural waste, PCB materials, ammunition, and flares. Containers must be 30 litres or smaller. Waste must be in disposable containers that staff will not empty or return.