| 2020 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event |
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In 2018, 661 households participated in the Town of Greater Napanee’s Household Hazardous Waste Event. A total of 38,325 litres and 2110 kg of hazardous waste was diverted from the community to a licensed facility for proper treatment. This was an increase compared to 2017! In addition to the above noted waste, the Town also collected and recycled several car batteries and propane tanks.
The annual event allows for the proper disposal of items such as:
- Paints
- Solvents
- Batteries
- Old prescriptions and medicines
- Waste oil
- Pesticides, Insecticides, and Herbicides
- Cleaners and disinfectants
- Propane tanks and aerosols.
Products collected during the household hazardous waste event are categorized and sorted to either be reused, recycled or packed for safe, proper disposal. Depending on the types and physical state of the hazardous waste, treatment and/or solidification processes may take place.
| When/Where? |
The 2020 Household Hazardous Waste Day is being held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Drain-All (444 Advance Ave, Napanee).
All residents must provide proof of residency. |
| What is Accepted? |
- Paints (flammable and toxic). Do not mix latex with oils base paints
- Automotive batteries (corrosive and toxic). Wear rubber gloves when handling
- Household batteries, disposable and rechargeable (corrosive and toxic)
- Household medicines/old prescriptions (toxic) in a separate bag
- Waste Oil (flammable and toxic). Clearly mark the container
- Pesticides, insecticides, herbicides (toxic)
- Pool chemicals and bleack (reactive and toxic) Do not mix and keep separate from each other and from other chemicals
- Turpentine, furniture and paint stripper, varsol, solvents, gasoline, linseed oil, nail polish and nail polish remover, BBQ lighter fluid (flammable and toxic)
- Wood preservative, wood stains, anti-freeze, glues, window cleaners, disinfectants, rat and mouse poisons (toxic)
- Oven cleaners, drain cleaners (corrosive)
- Old propane tanks (explosive)
- Aerosol containers (explosive, toxic and flammable) Empty containers as well
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| What is Not Accepted? |
- Explosives
- Fire works
- Ammunition
- Biological wastes
- PCB wastes
- Helium or freon tanks
- Old computers, printers or monitors
- No commercial waste
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| How to Deliver Your Hazardous Waste |
- For your own protection, deliver the hazardous waste material labeled in the trunk of your car
- Do not mix materials
- All materials must be clearly marked
- If the container is damaged, package the container in the plastic bag in order not to spill it during the journey to the collection site
- Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the chemicals
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| How & Where to Dispose of Hazardous Waste Throughout the Year |
If you need to dispose of hazardous waste at a date other than the scheduled Hazardous Waste Pick-up Day, the following items are accepted at certain locations throughout Greater Napanee or surrounding areas:
| Tires |
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For disposal, tires can be taken to:
- Canadian Tire (476 Centre St. N., 613-354-2222; no charge)
- Wal-Mart (89 Jim Kimmett Blvd., 613-354-3100; limit of 4 per day)
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| Used Oil |
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For disposal, used oil can be taken to:
- Canadian Tire (476 Centre St. N., 613-354-2222)
- Wal-Mart (89 Jim Kimmett Blvd., 613-354-3100)
- Woodcock's Automotive (601 Camden Rd., 613-354-4602)
Please note that a disposal fee will be required at all these locations.
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| Helium Tanks |
| Helium tanks can be taken to Greater Napanee Recycling (484 County Rd. 1 West, 613-354-2775) for disposal. |
| Refrigerants (Fridge, Freezers, A/C) |
| Refrigerants can be taken to Kimco Steel (1325 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, 613-544-1822) for disposal. |
| Water Softeners |
| Water softeners can be taken to Greater Napanee Recycling (484 County Rd. 1 West, 613-354-2775) for disposal. |
| Shingles & Construction Material |
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For disposal, shingles and construction material can be taken to:
- Westendorp Disposal (1709 Westbrook Rd, Westbrook, 613-384-8555)
- Napanee Waste Solutions (2332 County Rd. 41., 613-388-2400)
Please note that a disposal fee will be required at both locations.
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| Electronics |
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Electronics can be taken to the following locations for disposal:
- SPCA (156 Richmond Blvd. E., 613-354-2492) - Drop off at anytime, there is a green bin outside of the building
- Manco Recycling (109 Enviro Park Lane, 613-354-1822)
- The Town of Greater Napanee's Roblin & South Fredericksburgh Waste Disposal Sites. Please see our Waste Disposal Sites page for hours of operation.
- Drain-All (444 Advance Ave., 613-354-9393)
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| Prescription Medications |
| Prescription medications can be taken to any drugstore where prescription medication is dispensed for disposal. |
| Compact Fluorescent Lights (Curly Ones Only) |
| Compact fluorescent lights (curly ones only) can be taken to Lowes Building Supplies (Kingston or Belleville) for disposal. |
| Single Use/Rechargeable Batteries |
| Single use/rechargeable batteries can be taken to Home Depot (Kingston or Belleville) or Lowes Building Supplies (Kingston or Belleville) for disposal. |
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For more information on hazardous waste disposal, please contact Infrastructure Services at 613-354-5931 ext. 2104.
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