Élimination des déchets ménagers dangereux
Renseignement sur les façons de disposer des déchets ménagers dangereux convenablement et en toute sécurité.
Les produits que vous utilisez à la maison, au travail et dans vos loisirs peuvent contenir des substances dangereuses inflammables, corrosives, explosives ou toxiques qui, si elles ne sont pas traitées convenablement, peuvent représenter un danger pour vous et pour l’environnement.
Lisez la brochure sur les déchets ménagers dangereux (en anglais seulement) pour vous renseigner sur leur entreposage, leur manipulation et leur élimination.
Il est possible de fabriquer à la maison des produits ménagers écologiques (en anglais seulement) qui sont moins toxiques et tout aussi efficaces que ceux qu’on trouve en magasin. L’utilisation de ces produits réduit la quantité de produits chimiques qui circulent dans les tuyaux et aboutissent dans les cours d’eau, ce qui est plus sain, pour vous comme pour l’environnement.
Overview
Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) are products used in your home, workplace and places of leisure and recreation. They can be flammable, corrosive, explosive or toxic, and harmful to you and the environment if they are not handled properly. Household hazardous wastes are materials like household cleaners, paints, batteries, solvents, oil, pesticides, fertilizers, mercury items, and aerosol cans.
Products used in your home, workplace and places of leisure and recreation can contain hazardous substances. They can be flammable, corrosive, explosive or toxic, and harmful to you and the environment if they are not handled properly.
Read the Household Hazardous Waste brochure for information on how to properly store, handle and dispose of household hazardous wastes.
Environmentally friendly household cleaners are homemade, alternative cleaners that are less toxic and just as effective as commercial cleaners. By using these cleaners, fewer harmful chemicals are flushed down drains and into our waterways. This is healthier for you and the environment.
Materials Accepted at HHW collection events and collection sites
- Abrasive cleaners
- Acetone
- Aerosol paints & sprays
- Air fresheners (aerosol)
- All-purpose cleaners
(solvent based) - Ammonia
- Ant/wasp spray
- Antifreeze
- Autobody filler
- Barbecue starters
- Batteries
(alkaline, lead acid,
rechargeable) - Bleach
- Brake fluid
- Butane refills
- Car waxes & polishes
- Carbon tetrachloride
- Contact cement
- Degreasers
(petroleum based) - Disinfectants
- Drain cleaners
- Fertilizers
- Floor wax strippers
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Fuel
- Fuel additives
- Grease
- Hair sprays (aerosol)
- Insecticides
- Kerosene
- Laundry stain removers
- Laundry starch
- Lighter fluid
- Liquid cleaners
- Lye
- Mildew removers
- Muriatic acid
- Nail polish & remover
- Oven cleaners
- Paint
- Pharmaceuticals
- Photographic chemicals
- Power steering fluid
- Propane gas cylinder
- Rubbing alcohol
- Septic tank degreaser
- Shoe polish
- Silver & brass polish
Solvents,
(turpentine, varnish,
lacquers) - Spot removers
- Thermostats
- Thermometers
- Toilet cleaners
- Transmission fluid
- Tub & tile cleaners
- Used oil
- Weed killers
- Windshield washer fluid
- Wood preservatives
Where Does HHW go when it’s collected?
Hazardous waste that cannot be managed locally is transported in secure containers to hazardous waste treatment facilities.
Hazardous Wastes not accepted at hhw collection events
- No waste from businesses, industries or institutions
- No explosives
- No infectious materials
- No radioactive waste
- No ammunition
*Special arrangements may be made if you call in advance. Please call (867) 920-8044
Tips for limiting waste
Reduce Your Use!
- Avoid disposal of household hazardous waste.
- Purchase only what you need
- Share leftover materials
- Choose environmentally friendly alternatives
- Visit www.lesstoxicguide.ca for environmentally friendly products
Choose less harmful products
- Choose products low in phosphates, chlorine,
dyes and perfumes. - Water-based (acrylic/latex) paints contain less toxic
solvents and thinners. - Pull weeds by hand or spray with natural chemicals.
HHW Storage
All hazardous materials should be clearly labeled and stored in secure containers away from children and pets. Hazardous materials should never be stored in food containers and they should never be poured down the drain or thrown into your household garbage. Manufacturers’ labels provide additional information about storage, transportation, and proper disposal.