Household Hazardous Waste
Household hazardous waste includes leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, flammable or reactive ingredients including:
- Aerosols and propane cylinders
- Ammunition
- Appliances containing refrigerant (fridges, freezers, etc.)
- Automotive wastes (motor oil, antifreeze etc.)
- Batteries
- Cleaning agents and caustics
- Electronics (TV's, computers, cell phones, etc.)
- Paint and solvents
- Mercury containing products (switches, fluorescent lighting, thermometers etc.)
- Radioactive waste
**for disposal options, please visit Delta's Recycling and Disposal Directory and search by item
Disposal Options:
Improper disposal of household hazardous waste can harm collection workers and can pollute the environment. Please do not dispose of such products by pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers, or putting them out with the trash.
Visit Delta's Recycling and Disposal Directory for safe disposal options for hazardous products. For commercial inquiries, please contact Metro Vancouver Smart Steps Program at (604) 437-4873.
How to Reduce the Impact of Household Hazardous Waste:
The best way to manage household hazardous waste is to avoid creating it and select the least toxic product whenever possible. To learn more about household hazardous waste as well as alternatives to hazardous products for common household needs:
- Metro Vancouver's Better Solutions Guide
- Recycling Council of BC's Toxic Tool Kit
If you no longer have a use for hazardous material, see Delta's Recycling and Disposal Guide for safe recycling and disposal options.
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