What to do with damaged hazardous items
After a fire, flood, or other emergency, household products like cleaning supplies, motor oil, paint, and batteries can become hazardous. Do not put these items in your regular garbage or Blue Box recycling. They need special handling to keep you, your neighbours, and the environment safe.
How to handle and transport items
- Wear gloves and eye protection when moving damaged containers.
- Keep liquids in their original, sealed containers whenever possible.
- Place all hazardous items in a sturdy, leak-proof plastic bin for transport.
- Keep the bin in the back of your vehicle, away from passengers and food.
Where to drop them off
Wrenford residents can drop off household hazardous waste at the East Wrenford Waste Management Facility. The facility accepts batteries, oil-based paint, fuel, and poisons. The main hazardous waste depot is open Saturdays from May to October.
- Address: 3500 Concession 4 Road, Wrenford, ON N4Q 7A1
- Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Phone: 519-555-0128
During an official emergency declaration, the City may open special drop-off events at the Northgate Drop-off Depot. Watch for Service Alerts or call 311 for details.
Special cases
Asbestos and lead: If your home was damaged by fire or flood and you suspect asbestos or lead-based paint, do not touch or move it. Contact the Tamsin Valley Conservation Authority or a licensed abatement contractor for safe removal guidelines.
Large quantities: If you have more than 20 litres of a single hazardous product, it is considered commercial waste. Contact the City Services department for instructions on commercial disposal.
Need help?
For questions about what qualifies as hazardous waste, email [email protected] or call Wrenford 311. If you are reporting an emergency spill, call 9-1-1.