Household Hazardous Waste, E-waste and Batteries

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

Bringing HHW, batteries and e-waste to an Eco Station protects people and our environment. Drop-off is always free for residents.

Note: Eco Stations are only for the disposal and recycling of residential waste. Commercial clients with hazardous waste, batteries and e-waste must find alternate disposal and recycling options, such as Call 2 Recycle.

Accepted items

Automotive Fluids

Includes:

Motor oil
Oil filters
Antifreeze
Brake and transmission fluid
Gasoline
Diesel
Rust remover

Maximum container size: 20L

Batteries and E-waste

Includes:

All batteries big and small, including computer, car and household batteries
Vape pens
Headphones or earbuds
Tablets, smart phones, computers and their chargers
Electronic greeting cards
Anything electronic with a battery (if it makes noise, lights up or charges, it will have a battery)

Learn more about battery disposal or E-waste.

Chemicals and Cleaners

Includes:

Bleach
Drain and toilet cleaners
Hot tub and swimming pool chemicals
Oven cleaners
Spot removers and carpet cleaners
Photo chemicals
Glues and adhesives
Other similar substances

Paints and Stains

Includes all:

Household paint
Wood stains
Varnish
Paint thinner
Spray paint

Maximum container size: 20L

Pressurized Containers

Includes:

Propane bottles and tanks (maximum: 20 lbs)
Fire extinguishers and aerosol cans (full, partly full or that once held a hazardous substance)

Welding tanks and oxygen tanks are not accepted. Dispose of these at point of purchase or through a commercial hazardous waste disposal vendor.

Yard and Garden Chemicals

Includes all:

Fertilizers
Herbicides
Pesticides

Battery Disposal

Batteries, no matter how big or small, should never go in the garbage. When incorrectly thrown away, they can - and do - cause fires at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre.

Batteries in your garbage can also ignite or explode, putting collectors and those who work at processing facilities at risk.

Collect your used batteries and drop them off at an Eco Station or participating retailer for safe, easy recycling at no cost.
If you’re unable to properly dispose of your used batteries right away, place tape over both ends while you store them. The tape prevents the battery from connecting and reacting with other batteries while you collect them for proper disposal.

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E-waste/Rechargeable Devices

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.

Batteries left in an electronic device can expand and explode during waste processing. Rechargeable devices, like e-readers, vape pens or anything you can recharge, have internal batteries that cannot be removed, but carry similar fire risk if not disposed of properly.

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

Accepted Items

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 - $21 per item for refrigerant (CFC) removal
Electronics	Computers and computer components, televisions, cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, electronic toys, rechargeable and disposable vape devices and similar items

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.

Contact Us

Telephone	In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Telephone

In Edmonton: 311

Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Email	wastesupport@edmonton.ca