Registration for Fall Household Hazardous Waste events opens September 4

Residents looking to dispose of household hazardous waste can register for Norfolk County’s Fall Household Hazardous Waste events starting Thursday, September 4 at noon. These events provide a safe and convenient way to dispose of hazardous materials that can be harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. 

 Event details:

• Simcoe: Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 591 Norfolk Street South
• Langton: Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1630 County Road 45 

 Accepted items:

• Aerosol cans
• Batteries (all types)
• Household cleaners and disinfectants
• Fluorescent tubes and bulbs
• Propane tanks (20lb) and cylinders
• Gasoline, oil, and oil filters
• Pharmaceuticals, syringes
• Paints, varnishes, and stains
• Pesticides and insecticides
• Pool chemicals  

Items NOT accepted:

• Any hazardous material in containers larger than 20L (5 gallons)
• Agricultural, commercial, or industrial waste
• PCBs
• Explosives
• Radioactive waste

Please note that Norfolk County no longer collects electronic waste at Household Hazardous Waste events. Information on retailer take-back depots can be found at norfolkcounty.ca/Waste. 
 
Appointment times are 30 minutes long, with multiple vehicles scheduled per timeslot. Please be patient, as unloading will occur at any time during the 30-minute window. 
 
For more information, visit norfolkcounty.ca/HHW or contact ServiceNorfolk at 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK ext. 0.