The Lorette Solid Waste Management Facility is certified as a Household Hazardous Waste Depot

Household hazardous waste disposal

Household hazardous waste is ANY product discarded from a home that contains volatile chemicals.
These types of products:

• can ignite and cause a fire
• are corrosive and can eat away materials and destroy living tissue when contact occurs
• can be explosive and/or reactive and can release poisonous fumes when exposed to air, water or other chemicals
• are toxic or poisonous, either immediately or over a long period of time

Where can I properly dispose of household hazardous waste products?

You can dispose of household hazardous waste at

• Lorette Solid Waste Management Facility ( 48028 Mun 25E )

*  ALL products must be in their original containers. Containers without their original labels, that are leaking, or are improperly sealed are not accepted.
**Containers used to transport hazardous liquids will NOT be returned to you. (ex. gas cans)

Hazardous waste should NEVER:

• be placed out for recycling/garbage collection
• be dumped in sewers, drains or open bodies of water
• be buried in the ground
• be burned
• be disposed of in landfills

Improper disposal of leftover hazardous waste products can:

• cause harmful chemicals to enter the environment and contaminate our land and water.
• cause long-term health problems or seriously injure you, recycling/garbage collectors and landfill operators.
• damage the sewer in your home and the City's sewer system.

Examples of accepted household hazardous waste products:

• aerosol cans
• antifreeze (radiator fluid)
• automotive batteries
• bleach
• barbeque and camping fuel
• compressed gas cylinders/propane tanks
• compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)
• Florescent tubes
• gasoline
  • max. 25L
• household cleaners and disinfectants (toilet, oven or drain)
• herbicides (weed killers)
• insect repellent
• pesticides/insecticides (rodent and insect killers)
• paintbrush cleaners/solvents
• empty paint cans
• interior or exterior latex and oil-based paints (oil-based/alkyd)
  • Max. paint container 25L
• disposal of regular garbage items that need special handling
• swimming and hot tub cleaners
• varnish remover
• used oil products

For any questions regarding the program please call Lorette Solid Waste Management Facility at 204-878-2799