Halton Waste Management Site

Updates

Hours and location

5400 Regional Road 25, Milton, L9E 0L2
Monday - Saturday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Spring Sunday Openings
Open every Sunday in May and June
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Closed the following holidays:
- New Years
- Family Day
- Good Friday
- Victoria Day
- Canada Day
- Civic Holiday
- Labour Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day

Fees and accepted waste materials

Material	Kilograms (kg) /Quantity	Fee
Blue Box Recycling (residential) Green Cart organics (residential only) Electronics Eye glasses Natural bottle corks Tires (with or without rims, up to 10 per day)	Unlimited	Free of charge
Household Hazardous Waste (residential only)	20 L per household per day	Free of charge
Mixed yard waste, leaves, brush (residential) Woodchips	Unlimited	$10/load
Mixed Solid Waste Drywall Appliances Scrap metal Shingles Wood Blue Box recycling (commercial, subject to approval) Mixed yard waste, leaves, brush (commercial)	150 kg or less	$10/load
	More than 150kg	$209/tonne from 0 tonnes
Non-reinforced bricks, concrete, rubble	Small loads Dump truck loads require prior approval*	$10/load
Clean fill (soil and/or sod, residential only)	Unlimited Residential vehicles only (for example, pickup truck and/or trailer)	$10/load
De-commissioned soil	Requires prior approval*	$35/tonne from 0 tonnes
Asbestos	Requires prior approval*	$418/tonne from 0 tonnes
Garbage Bag Tags Service (also available online)	Purchased in sheets of 5 tags (5 sheet limit)	$10 per sheet of 5 tags

* For load approval, please call 311 or email wastemanagement@halton.ca

Payment methods:

Visitor Information

For health and safety reasons, Waste Management Attendants are not permitted to assist customers with the unloading of materials. Pre-arrange assistance to help unload heavy material, if needed.
Payment types: Credit and Debit (no cash or coins).
Secure all open loads with a tarp or rope.
Customers are expected to sort their loads by material type. Pre-sort loads prior to delivery to the HWMS for quick and easy unloading.
Bricks, concrete, and rubble with rebar or wire mesh, or pieces larger than 1 square foot, cannot be accepted for recycling. These items are accepted as garbage at the tipping fee of $209/tonne.
Clean fill, woodchips, bricks, concrete and rubble material must be removed from bags or containers prior to disposal.
For tree trunks and stumps to be accepted as yard waste they cannot be larger than 2m long and 1m diameter (6ft x 3ft).
Remove all fluids (gas, oil, etc.) from gas powered equipment such as lawnmowers.
Oil drums and tanks must be empty and cut in half.
For load approval, please call 311 or email wastemanagement@halton.ca

Household Hazardous Waste Depot

Safely dispose of household hazardous waste free of charge at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot, located at the Halton Waste Management Site.
20 litre and 8 fluorescent tube/bulb maximum limit per day.
Commercial loads not accepted.
Drop-off materials in their original container (not returnable) and securely close with a lid. Materials can also be dropped off a closed container, labelled with information about the contents.
Do not place hazardous waste at the curb, it will not be collected.
Do not place hazardous waste in garbage or down the drain or storm sewer.
For more information about acceptable household hazardous waste materials, please use the put waste in its place online sorting tool.

Tips

Acceptable Household Hazardous Waste materials

Paints and stains (full or partially full)

Fluorescent lights, CFL bulbs (8 maxiumum per visit) — Fluorescent lights, CFL bulbs (8 maximum per visit)

Pesticides, garden chemicals, fertilizers

Medications (prescription and over-the-counter)

Sharps(must be in a sealed container) — Sharps (must be in a sealed container)

Household cleaners, bleach, pool chemicals

Orange Box for Household Hazardous Waste

The orange box provides a safe place to store old, used, or unwanted household hazardous waste until it can be dropped off at the Halton Waste Management Site's Household Hazardous Waste Depot, a Special Waste Drop-off Day, or an alternative disposal location. Residents can pick up one Orange Box per household, free of charge, from the Halton Waste Management Site. Material dropped off without an orange box will still be accepted. Note: There is no curbside collection for the Orange Box.

Paint & Stain Reuse Depot

The Paint & Stain Reuse Depot is open for the season. Check the Halton Waste Management Site hours of operation.
Located beside the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at the Halton Waste Management Site.
Pick up and drop off usable paint and stain, free of charge.
The HWMS cannot guarantee which colours will be available.
Open from spring to fall.

Reuse Depot

Halton residents can drop off items that are in good condition and fit for resale at the Reuse Depot, located within the Halton Waste Management site. Donating all clothing, textiles, and household items helps support life altering services and programs to the residents of Halton Region.

Acceptable Materials

Accessories
- hats, scarves, jewelry, luggage, belts, ties, etc.
Antiques and Collectibles
Clothing
- tops, pants, suits, jackets, socks, etc.
Computers
- monitors, towers, etc.
Electronics
- stereos, VHS players, DVD players, TV’s, cameras, gaming consoles
- electronics can be in any working or non-working condition and will be recycled
Housewares
- household items and home décor such as dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, picture frames, area rugs, etc.
Media and Books
- 8-track, Blu-rays, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, LPs, VHS, video games
- all hard and soft cover books
Seasonal Items
- Christmas, Halloween, St Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Easter décor and items
Textiles
- anything cloth, including clothing, bedding, comforters, curtains, towels, furniture covers, place mats, sheets etc.
Toys

Unacceptable Materials

Electronic waste recycling

Electronic waste can be dropped off for free at the Halton Waste Management Site’s Waste & Recycling Depot.
Special Waste Drop-off Day
To make the recycling of household hazardous waste and electronic waste more convenient to residents, Halton Region holds Special Waste Drop-off Days throughout the year. Special Waste Drop-off Days are for Halton residents only. No commercial wastes are accepted
Electronic Products Recycling Association (external link) (EPRA)
EPRA is an approved producer responsibility organization managing the regulated program that collects and responsibly recycles end-of-life electronics. Electronics are handled in a safe, secure and environmentally-sound manner.
For more information about acceptable electronic waste items, please use the online put waste in its place sorting tool.

* Protect your privacy: Halton Region is not responsible for personal information contained on your electronic devices. Clear all personal information from computers, cell phones and electronics prior to drop-off/donation.

Acceptable electronic materials:

Computers and modems
Monitors
TVs and receivers
Stereos and speakers (including vehicle stereos)
DVD, VCR & Blue-ray players
Cameras/camcorders (including security cameras)
Cellphones, home phones
Printers, copiers, fax machines
Headphones
Audio recording equipment
Electronic musical instruments
PDAs and pagers
Printer Cartridges
Projectors
Video gaming devices
Drones with audio/visual recording equipment
Handheld point-of-sale terminals or devices
All peripherals and cables (including charging cables)

Additional disposal locations

Alternative waste locations

In Halton Region, there are 2 waste transfer stations. Please contact for details about accepted materials and fees.

Norjohn Transfer Systems Limited

5030 Mainway, Burlington (external link)
905-332-3136
Mon-Fri: 7 am – 6 pm
Sat: 9 am – 1:30 pm

Leferink Transfer Limited

57 Armstrong Ave, Georgetown (external link)
905-877-1420
Mon-Fri: 8 am – 4:30pm
Sat: 9 am – 3 pm

Alternative household hazardous waste locations

Special Waste Drop-off Days

Throughout the year, Halton Region organizes Special Waste Drop-off Days for the convenience of local residents. Visit one of these locations near you to easily recycle and safely dispose of household hazardous waste.

Select Retail Locations

There are many retail stores that take back select household hazardous waste for safe disposal.

productcare.org

Accepted materials:

Paint
Pesticides
Fertilizers
Solvents
Flammable liquids

rawmaterials.com

Accepted materials:

Batteries

Battery Recycling Depot

Alternative single-use and rechargeable battery locations. Drop off household batteries and your old cell phones here.

Other Battery Drop-off Locations

Many retailers take back household single-use batteries for recycling. Visit rpra.ca (external link) to find a battery drop-off location near you.

Alternative tire drop-off locations

For tire drop-off locations (car, truck, farm), visit the RPRA's online collection site locator (external link).

Alternative reuse centres

Burlington Humane Society (external link)
- The Loft
  - Phone: 905-637-7325
  - Address: 740 Griffith Court, Burlington (Google Map link)
- The Attic
  - Phone: 905-333-5885
  - Address: 479 John Street, Burlington (Google Map link)
- Contact organization for list of acceptable items, program information and for hours of operation.
Goodwill Retail Store & Community Donation Centre (external link)
- Phone: 905-333-8989
- Address: Unit D1A, 3505 Upper Middle Rd, Burlington (Google Map link)
- Contact organization for list of acceptable items, program information and for hours of operation.
Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga (external link)
- Burlington:
  - Phone: 905-637-4446
  - Address: 10-1800 Appleby Line (Google Map link)
- Milton:
  - Phone: 905-637-4446, ext. 3000
  - Address: 775 Main Street East (Google Maps link)
- Contact organization for list of acceptable items, program information and for hours of operation.
Diabetes Canada (external link)
- Phone: 1-800-505-5525
- Call in collection & drop box locations.
- Drop box locations for textiles only.
- Contact organization for list of acceptable items, program information and for hours of operation.
Upper Credit Humane Society Thrift Shop (external link)
- Phone: 905-702-8661
- Address: 68 Main Street North Unit 6, Georgetown (Google Map link)
- Contact organization for list of acceptable items, program information and for hours of operation.
Wastewise (external link)
- Phone: 905-873-8122
- Address: 12 Armstrong Ave, Georgetown (Google Map link)
- Contact organization for list of acceptable items, program information and for hours of operation.
Oakville-Milton Humane Society Thrift Store (external link)
- Phone: 905-845-1551 ext 201
- Address: 511 Pinegrove Road, Oakville (Google Map link)
- Contact organization for list of acceptable items, program information and for hours of operation.
Canadian Diabetes Association (external link)
- Phone: 1-800-505-5525
- Accepted materials
  - Clothing Linens
  - Dishes
  - Toys
  - Knick-knacks
Clothing for Charity (external link)
- Phone: 905-638-4972
- Address: 471 Pearl Street, Burlington (Google Map link)
- Acceptable materials:
  - Clothing
  - Shoes (paired)
  - Towels
  - Bedding
  - Soft toys

Pick up or exchange a blue box or green cart

Halton residents may pick up one free Blue Box each year from any of the locations listed below. Broken Blue Boxes and broken Green Carts are recycled into new containers and may be returned and exchanged for free.

Please call 311 to confirm availability before visiting to pick up or exchange a Blue Box. Green Carts can be picked up at the Halton Waste Management Site.

Halton Waste Management Site
5400 Regional Road 25, Milton (Google Maps link)
Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Robert C. Austin Operations Centre
11620 Trafalgar Rd, Georgetown (Google Maps link)
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Backyard composters

Backyard composters can be purchased at the Halton Waste Management Site for $25 each. Limit 2 per household. Please call 311 before visiting to confirm availability.