Residents looking to safely dispose of a variety of hazardous and electronic waste products will have the opportunity to do so at upcoming Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste events on September 21, October 5 and November 9. 

On Saturday, September 21, from 8 am to 3 pm at the Shelburne Works Yard at 124 Luxton Way, Shelburne, Waste Services staff will be onsite to welcome community members and ensure the proper disposal of waste items, like those listed below: 

• Automotive containers 

• Cleaning products 

• Fluorescent lights

• Batteries 

• Paints 

• Pesticides 

• Pharmaceuticals 

• Syringes 

• Audio equipment 

• Cameras 

• Computers 

• Home entertainment 

• Equipment 

• Phones 

• Household electronic items, including lamps, alarm clocks, microwaves, toasters and small appliances

Items that cannot be disposed of at this event include: 

• Waste from industrial, commercial, or institutional sources. 

• White goods/large appliances (including any appliances with freon)

• Garbage or recycling

• Unidentified/unknown materials
• Drums of materials

For a full listing of acceptable materials and limitations, as well as updates and details regarding future events, visit the Waste Services website.

Questions? Call Dufferin Waste at 519.941.2816 ext. 2620 or email dufferinwaste@dufferincounty.ca. 

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Megan Ball, Manager of Communications
mball@dufferincounty.ca