Hazardous Waste Event

The City's Household Hazardous and Special Waste event is a great way for residents to properly dispose of their household hazardous and special waste.

**TEXTILE COLLECTION ADDED** - June 15 event will now include textile collection. Click on the link provided for a list of acceptable items.


The event will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Spruce Snow Dump on Spruce St.

**NEW LOCATION**

Directions: take Pine Street S., then head east on Iroquois Road. Follow the one-way traffic to the drop-off point, exiting on Spruce Street South.

hazardous waste day map

Please note that this event is for residents only. Commercial and industrial waste will not be accepted.

The following items will be collected:

  • Paint
  • Flammable/Misc. Organics
  • Aerosols
  • Single Use Batteries
  • Single Use Propane Cylinders and Refillable Propane Tanks
  • Oxidizers
  • Pesticides
  • Antifreeze
  • Oil Filters
  • Inorganic Acids and Bases
  • Fuel and Oil
  • Pathological Waste (sharps)
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Compact Fluorescents and Fluorescent Tubes
  • Household electronics. 

This is a set-up as a drive-thru event. You will not need to leave your car. Volunteers will remove your waste and be wearing full PPE.

If you require further information or wish to volunteer, contact Service Timmins or call (705) 264-1331.