Definition

A product is considered Household hazardous waste (HHW) if it bears one of the symbols shown here, or if words such as Danger, Poisonous, Caution, or Warning appear on the label. Hazardous products cannot be disposed of in regular garbage, they require special disposal. Some examples are:
  • Propane tanks (large & small)
  • Fluorescent light bulbs
  • Motor oil & other automotive fluids
  • Pool chemicals
  • Pesticides
  • Batteries (rechargeable & non-rechargeable)
  • Paints, stains, finishes
Note: empty, dry paint cans go in the garbage with covers removed

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What To Do With HHW?

Bring your household hazardous waste one of the permanent HHW depots for proper disposal. The depots are located at the management centres in Lawrencetown and Kentville and there is no disposal fee. The depots are open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm and Saturday 8am-noon.

The depots are designed to accept residentially generated HHW, no commercial waste please.
Poison, Corrive, Flammable & Explosive Symbols


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