Ottawa. City Operations

Solid Waste Services


Description
Residents can dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste at any of the one-day Household Hazardous Waste Depots.

Products accepted:
  • waste such as left-over oil based paints, pesticides, turpentine, aerosol containers, fire extinguishers, pool chemicals, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, stains, wood preservatives, furniture stripper, barbecue starter, oven cleaner, window cleaner, disinfectants, used needles and syringes
  • radioactive waste and explosive materials are not accepted

Products not accepted:
  • flares, bullets, explosive devices, ammunitions, firearms and fireworks can cause severe injury or death, and should not be thrown in your garbage
  • To dispose of these materials safely, contact Ottawa Police at 613-230-6211. Police will come and make sure all necessary safety precautions have been taken to dispose of these items.

Take it Back! Program:
  • More than 700 Ottawa retailers take back over 100 different products for recycling, reuse and/or proper disposal.
  • These products include hazardous and household wastes such as expired medication, used needles and syringes, car batteries, motor oil, dry cleaner bags, clothes hangers, computers and components.
  • For a complete list, call 3-1-1 or visit the website.
Eligibility
Household hazardous Waste depots are only for residential waste. Only household quantities accepted (e.g. 25 paint cans or less). No commercial waste will be accepted. Depot staff make the final determination of types and quantities of waste accepted for disposal. For questionable materials and quantities please call the City in advance at 3-1-1.
Application Process
Deliver waste contained and labelled
Toll Free
1-866-261-9799
Office
613-580-2400 - select 1 for English or 2 for French ; select option 3
Office
613-580-2424 - Administration
Fax
613-838-4388
After Hours Phone
3-1-1
TTY
613-580-2401
Web Site
https://ottawa.ca/en/garbage-and-recycling/hazardous-waste-and-special-items#disposal-household-hazardous-waste
Email
[email protected]
Languages
English, French
Contact
Cameron Neale, Program Coordinator, Recycling and Material Diversion
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 613-580-2424 ext 25102
Fees
None - free for residential hazardous waste
* residents of the City of Ottawa only
Documents Required
No documents required
Accessibility
Fully Accessible - for the majority of branches
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Last Verified On
October 25, 2024
Location
Ottawa
Hours of Operation
Vary, call for more details
Service Area(s)
Ottawa