Apr 23 – The Household Hazardous Waste Program in Norfolk County has come a long way from humble beginnings three decades ago.
In 1989 the former Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk held its first collection day in both Simcoe and Cayuga. A total of 132 households in Norfolk County took part.
These days, Norfolk now hosts four separate collections at locations across the county on a yearly basis.
The first of those take place Apr. 27 in Simcoe on 591 Norfolk Street South from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Residents should keep in mind that hazardous waste materials are harmful not simply to humans but animals and the environment if not handled properly.
Electronic waste – such as computers, printers, monitors and TVs – is also accepted.
Accepted items include:
- Gasoline, oil, and oil filters
- Aerosol cans
- Batteries (all types)
- Household cleaners and disinfectants
- Fluorescent tubes and bulbs
- Propane tanks and cylinders
- Cosmetics
- Medication, home needles and syringes
- Paints, varnishes, and stains
- Pesticides and insecticides
- Pool chemicals
- Computers, printers and TVs
Staff is not able to accept drums of material, agricultural/ commercial/industrial waste or PCBs, explosives or radioactive waste. The same goes for microwaves, appliances, smoke detectors and power tools.
Can’t make it to Simcoe’s drop-off? There are three other days this year. They will be held in Delhi on 340 Argyle Ave. May 25 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Langton at 1630 County Road 45 on Sept. 14 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and in Port Dover on 135 Hamilton Plank Rd. Oct. 12 from 9 a.m.-2p.m.
For more information please visit norfolkcounty.ca or call Public Works at 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK or 519-428-0020.
