Household Hazardous Waste

Many common household products contain hazardous chemicals which can be dangerous if not properly disposed. Small quantities accumulate over time and contaminate the air, water, and soil. Products that are flammable, corrosive, explosive or toxic should not be disposed of in landfills or sewage systems.

Household hazardous waste is accepted at the Spruce Grove Eco Centre free of charge. If possible, bring materials in their original containers; otherwise ensure the container is clearly labelled. Never combine materials.

Commercial and industrial waste must be disposed of through regional facilities.

Unidentified materials will not be accepted.

Materials accepted include:

• Abrasive cleaners
• Acetone
• Aerosol paints and sprays
• Air fresheners (aerosol)
• All-purpose cleaners (solvent based)
• Ammonia
• Ant / wasp spray
• Antifreeze
• Autobody filler
• Barbecue starters
• Batteries (car, cell phone, household)
• Bleach
• Brake and transmission fluid
• Butane refills
• Carbon tetrachloride
• Car (lead-acid) batteries
• Car waxes and polishes (solvent and water based)
• Cell phones and cell phone batteries
• Contact cement
• Degreasers (petroleum based)
• Disinfectants
• Drain cleaners
• Fabric softeners
• Floor wax strippers
• Florescent light bulbs
• Hair sprays (aerosol)
• Insecticides
• Kerosene
• Laundry starch
• Laundry stain removers
• Light bulbs
• Lighter fluid
• Liquid cleaners
• Lye
• Mercury thermometers
• Mildew removers
• Muriatic acid
• Nail polish and remover
• Oven cleaners
• Paint thinners and strippers
• Paints (oil and water based)
• Photographic chemicals
• Propane gas cylinder (recyclable, $3 charge / item)
• Rubbing alcohol
• Shoe polish
• Silver and brass polish
• Smoke detectors
• Solvents, turpentine, varnish, lacquers
• Spot removers
• Spa and pool chemicals
• Toilet cleaners
• Tub and tile cleaners
• Weed killers
• Windshield washer solution containing methyl alcohol
• Wood preservatives

Items NOT accepted:

• Explosives and explosives components
• Old fuel
• Unidentified materials 
• Used oil

Used oil

Used oil can be properly discarded at Econo Lube in Spruce Grove or at the Spruce Grove Bottle Depot 

Know your household hazardous waste symbols

Many, but not all, household hazardous waste products will have one of these symbols:

	Poison		Corrosive
	Explosive		Flammable