​Bruce County holding Household Hazardous Waste Day in Kincardine, May 9

Bruce County is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste collection event, Saturday, May 9, at the Kincardine public works yard, 140 Valentine Avenue, Kincardine, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is your opportunity to clear out hazardous material from your home, garage or basement and make sure it’s handled responsibly.

The event provides a convenient and environmentally-responsible way to dispose of common items, such as:
 

• Paints and stains
• Aerosols and solvents
• Propane tanks
• Fuel
• Used oil and oil filters
• Batteries and anti-freeze
• Household cleaners
• Fluorescent lights
• Fertilizers and pesticides
• Pool chemicals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Fire extinguishers

A complete list of accepted materials is available at www.brucecounty.on.ca/hazardouswaste.

The county does not accept commercial, industrial, agricultural waste, PCB materials, ammunition and flares. Check with your local municipality about disposal of these products.

The hazardous waste collection accepts containers that are 30 litres in size or smaller. Waste must be in disposable containers which staff do not empty or return (e.g., gas cans will not be returned).

For full details and updates, visit the Bruce County Household Hazardous Waste collection events web page at www.brucecounty.on.ca/hazardouswaste.

To help keep things moving smoothly, place all items in your trunk or truck bed before you arrive. Once on site, stay in your vehicle and staff will assist by unloading your materials.

There are 13 collection events scheduled across the county in 2026. You can see the full schedule at www.brucecounty.on.ca/hazardouswaste.

The county is committed to helping you safely dispose of household hazardous waste and protect the environment. By participating, you're contributing to a cleaner and safer community.

For more details and the full list of accepted materials, visit www.brucecounty.on.ca/hazardouswaste.