What is household hazardous waste?
Household hazardous waste (HHW) is any waste from your home that you consider to be dangerous or of which you are unsure. It includes leftover household products that are marked flammable, corrosive or poisonous, or those that are compressed gas (such as aerosols, butane and lighters).
Acceptable items include:
Make sure to follow these tips:
- Residential items only
- Labelled, not leaking, sealed and upright
- Containers less than 25L
- Try to keep waste in original containers or in ones you don't need back
Did you know? We accept empty antifreeze and motor oil containers for recycling. Bring them to the attendant.
| Items Not Accepted | How to Dispose |
|---|---|
| Commercial/Business hazardous waste | Contact a hazardous waste disposal company |
| Pharmaceuticals | Contact a pharmacy |
| Needles and sharps | Contact a pharmacy |
| Ammunition for firearms | Contact your local RCMP |
| Flares | Contact Ocean Pacific Marine 250-286-1011 |
| Marine location marker | Contact CFB Comox 1-866-488-0889 |
| Compressed Gas | Return to retailer |
| Fire Extinguisher | Contact Northern Ropes 250-286-1027 |
For more information on hazardous waste call 250-334-6016 (or toll-free 1-800-331-6007).
Note: The Comox Valley and Campbell River Waste Management Centres will be closed all provincially recognized statutory holidays. As a result, the collection of Household Hazardous Waste will be unavailable on Friday March 29 and Wednesday December 25 in 2024.
2024 Hazardous Waste Drop-off Dates
| Campbell River Site | Comox Valley Site |
|---|---|
| 6700 Argonaut Road, Campbell River | 3699 Bevan Road, Cumberland |
| 9:30 am-5:30 pm Tuesday and Wednesdays and the following Saturdays (Closed for lunch between 12:30 and 1:00 pm): | 9:30 am-5:30 pm Thursdays and Fridays and the following Saturdays (Closed for lunch between 12:30 and 1:00 pm): |
| January 20 February 24 March 23 April 20 May 25 June 22 July 27 August 24 September 21 October 19 November 16 December 21 | January 6 February 3 March 9 April 13 May 11 June 8 July 13 August 10 September 7 October 5 November 2 December 7 |
*Household hazardous waste can only be accepted during the hours listed as it requires special handling by a qualified technician.