Eco Station Accepted Items and Fees

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Eco Stations accept household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal, bulky items, mixed waste and more.

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Accepted Items - From Residents

Item		Fees
Appliances and Electronics (E-Waste) Includes: any item with a battery or cord. See a detailed list. Note: fees apply to appliances containing CFCs, like refrigerators and air conditioners.		No charge Items needing CFC removal - $20 per item
Lighting Includes: light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and lighting fixtures		No charge
Household Hazardous Waste Includes: automotive fluids, batteries, chemicals, glues and adhesives, paints and stains (max container size: 20L). See a detailed list and safety tips Note: hazardous waste from business is not accepted.		No charge
Scrap Metal Includes: BBQs, bicycles, rebar, filing cabinets, plumbing fixtures, frying pans and other worn-out metal items		No charge
Styrofoam Includes: large Styrofoam pieces like blocks, packaging and coolers		No charge
Tires Includes: passenger vehicle, motorcycle and ATV tires		No charge
Yard Waste Includes: grass clippings, leaves, mulch, tree cones and needles, yard and garden trimmings, branches, roots, tree stumps and trunks Note: material must be loose or in paper bags. Plastic bags need to be emptied on-site		No charge
Household Garbage (Bagged) Note: drop off up to 2 bags for free. Bags must be see-through and cannot contain any recyclables, food scraps or yard waste, or fees will apply.		No charge - up to 2 bags $10 - up to 6 bags $20 - up to 10 bags

Bulky Items and Furniture
Small items (chair, toilet or item of similar size)		$10 per item
Large items (sofa or item of similar size)		$20 per item
Mattresses and box springs		$18 per item

Loose and Mixed Waste Includes: renovation waste, soil, sod, gravel, lumber, shingles, wood and vinyl siding, fencing, and other mixed waste
Load Type	Fees	Example
Partial half-tonne load	$30
Level half-tonne load	$40
Heaping half-tonne load	$50
Other vehicle types	$50+

Note: Eco Station attendants have final say about accepted items and fees.

Payment methods accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Debit, Cash

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Household Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous waste is the unwanted poisonous, flammable, corrosive or reactive substances from our homes. These items can poison the environment if buried in a landfill.

Bringing them to an Eco Station protects people and our environment. Drop-off is always free for residents.

Item	Examples
Automotive Fluids	Motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid, gasoline, diesel and rust remover Maximum container size: 20L
Batteries	All batteries, including computer, car and household batteries Many retail businesses also accept batteries
Chemicals and Cleaners	Bleach, drain and toilet cleaners, hot tub and swimming pool chemicals, oven cleaners, spot removers and carpet cleaners, photo chemicals, glues and adhesives and other similar substances
Paints and Stains	All household paint, wood stains, varnish, paint thinner and spray paint Maximum container size: 20L
Pressurized Containers	Propane bottles and tanks (max 20 lbs), fire extinguishers and aerosol cans (full, partly full or that once held a hazardous substance)
Yard and Garden Chemicals	All fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides

Household Hazardous Waste Safety Tips

Keep materials in their original containers.
Never mix hazardous materials together. This can cause dangerous reactions.
Keep oil and chemicals away from drains and storm sewers, which lead directly to our river.
Check that your containers are secure and leak-free before transporting them.
Share any special handling information with Eco Station staff.

E-waste

E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to unwanted electronic products like old computers, cell phones and home appliances.

E-waste contains metals like lead, mercury and cadmium that are harmful to the environment if buried in a landfill. When brought to an Eco Station, these and other valuable materials are recovered and recycled into new products.

Bring anything with a battery or cord to an Eco Station. Except for items containing refrigerants, drop-off is always free.

Item	Examples
Small appliances	Fans, rice cookers, coffee makers, toasters, hair dryers and similar items
Large appliances	Stoves, dishwashers, washing machines and similar items Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and water coolers - $20 per item for refrigerant (CFC) removal
Electronics	Computers and computer components, televisions, cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, electronic toys and similar items

Accepted Items - From Businesses

Businesses (including junk removal companies) and other non-residential organizations can also drop off waste at Eco Stations. The accepted items and fees are the same as those listed for residents, with some important exceptions:

Hazardous waste is not accepted from businesses/non-residential organizations. This includes oil and other automotive fluids, paint, cleaning solutions, batteries, and all other poisonous, reactive, flammable or corrosive substances. This waste must be collected by a private hazardous waste hauler.
Ballasts containing PCBs are not accepted from businesses/non-residential organizations.
There is a fee to drop off light bulbs and fluorescent tubes (50¢ per CFL, $1 per tube) for businesses/non-residential organizations.

Battery Recycle Retailers

When batteries enter the residential waste stream, they can leak toxic chemicals into the air, soil and water. They can also interact with other items in the trash and explode or catch fire. Avoid the risk by dropping off used batteries - big and small - at an Eco Station or participating business.

Retailers that recycle used batteries include:

Please visit the retailer website for details and restrictions.