MUNICIPAL HAZARDOUS or SPECIAL WASTE EVENT

  (FORMERLY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE)

FOR RESIDENTS OF DUTTON DUNWICH and WEST ELGIN

SATURDAY AUGUST 15, 2020

9:00 am – 1:00 pm

DUTTON DUNWICH PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE, 136 CURRIE ROAD, DUTTON, ON

 ACCEPTABLE  ITEMS: 

Paint/pigments/coating residues: including stain, marine coatings, automotive paint, driveway sealer, urethane, epoxy paint, pruning paint, roof coating

Aerosols:  including spray paint, cleaners, polishes, raid, 1 lb propane cylinders (camping)

Misc waste inorganic chemicals: pool chemicals, bleach, TSP, photochemicals

Misc waste organic chemicals:  including transmission fluid, car wax, car polishes, windshield antifreeze, kerosene, glues, varsol, mineral spirits, thinners, drywall compound, caulking, degreaser, wood preservative, resins, epoxies

Pesticides & herbicides:  including round up, black-leaf 40, 2-4D

Waste oils & lubricants

Fluorescent tubes/bulbs

Batteries

Fire extinguishers

Used tires (on or off rims)

Electronics

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:

Commercial waste; farm chemicals, large containers

 -        Large containers will not be accepted.  Containers must be able to be placed inside a 45 gallon drum.

-        Used oil containers must be sealed, and must be able to be handled by one person.

 DUE TO COVID-19, THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO SITE OPERATIONS WILL BE IN EFFECT:

1.  Those attending the event WILL BE RESPONSIBLE for unloading their own  vehicle.  No exceptions will be made.

2.   Longer wait times will be a result of site operation changes put in place to provide the best service to residents while ensuring the safety of staff and the public.

Please have your driver’s license available for proof of residency in West Elgin or Dutton Dunwich.  For further information contact the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich at (519) 762-2204; or the Municipality of West Elgin at (519) 785-0560.