The City of Ottawa is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event on Saturday, May 6 at the Rideau Carleton Raceway, Hard Rock Casino, 4837 Albion Road South. Residents are welcome to bring their hazardous materials to the event between 8 am and 4 pm.
Of course, you don’t have to wait; the City’s Waste Explorer points to retailers where residents can return many items daily!
Please note that electronic waste is not accepted at Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events hosted by the City. Residents can bring electronic waste to retailers by checking Ottawa.ca/WasteExplorer. They can also attend electronic waste drop-off events hosted by Junk That Funk or bring electronic waste to the Trail Road Landfill Facility at no cost.
We encourage you to promote the following messages on your social media channels, newsletters and websites to help residents properly dispose of hazardous waste.
- Got hazardous waste? Check the Waste Explorer to find retailers who will take back your items today! Can’t find one? Visit our Household Hazardous Waste event on Saturday, May 6 from 8 am to 4 pm at the Rideau Carleton Raceway, Hard Rock Casino, 4837 Albion Road South. More details: ottawa.ca/HHW.
- What do pool chemicals, mercury thermometers & fire extinguishers have in common? They are hazardous. Bring them to our next Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event: Saturday, May 6, 8 am to 4 pm, at the Rideau Carleton Raceway, Hard Rock Casino, 4837 Albion Road South. More details: ottawa.ca/HHW.
- Dispose of paint, medication, and batteries any day of the week - Check the Waste Explorer to find retailers near you who accept these items!