This article was last updated on September 30, 2025. It originally published on June 4, 2025.
Do you have old paint cans, chemical cleaners, aerosols or broken electronics collecting dust in your home? Not sure how to get rid of them safely? Don’t worry, we're here to help!
Our team at the Halton Waste Management Site makes it easy to safely dispose of household hazardous waste and electronics through a variety of programs and services. These items don’t belong in the garbage or recycling bin, and getting rid of them the right way helps protect your home, your health, and the environment.
Our Household Hazardous Waste Depot at Halton Waste Management Site is open all year long for you to dispose of your hazardous waste. You can also recycle old electronics at our Waste and Recycling Depot—they will gladly take in items you no longer need and recycle them.
INCOMING EVENT – Special Waste Drop-off Day in Milton on October 4!
To make the recycling of household hazardous waste and electronic waste more convenient for residents, Halton Region holds Special Waste Drop-off Days throughout the year. Our next event is on Saturday, October 4 - head down to 9430 Guelph Line in Milton (Google Maps link) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to dispose of your HHW and electronics!
*Friendly reminder that commercial loads are not accepted. Special Waste Drop-off Days are for Halton residents only.
We’ll be hosting more Special Waste Drop-off days throughout the region, check out the Events and Resources page to stay updated.
What is Household Hazardous Waste?
Household hazardous waste are items that can’t be thrown in the garbage, poured down the drain, or left on the curb for regular pickup. When dropping these items off, be sure to place loose materials in a clearly labelled container with the lid securely closed. Here are some common items that need special care when it’s time to toss them:
- Acids, solvents, glues
- Mercury-containing devices
- Pressurized cylinders less than 20lbs
- Aerosols (full or partially full)
- Fluorescent lights, CFL bulbs (8 maximum per visit at the HWMS)
- Pesticides, garden chemicals, fertilizers
- Personal care products (face wash, makeup, perfume)
- Automotive liquids, oil filters
- Medications (prescription and over the counter)
- Sharps (must be in a sealed container)
- Household cleaners, bleach, pool chemicals
- Batteries
- Waste cooking oil
- Paint and stains (full or partially full)
Electronics (Please note that 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):
- 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)
Paint & Stain Sustainably
If you have full or partially full paint and stains that you’re not using anymore, consider bringing them to Halton Waste Management Site’s Paint and Stain Depot instead of disposing of them as hazardous waste. Your old paint can be exactly what someone else was searching for. You can also pick something up for your next project yourself! It’s a great way to keep our creativity sustainable.
Give your hazardous waste a home
If you need a place to store your unwanted household hazardous waste, you can use the orange box, which provides a safe place to store waste until it can be disposed of correctly. It also helps keep materials away from kids and pets!
Pick up one Orange Box per household, free of charge, from Halton Waste Management Site.
REMINDER: There is no curbside collection for the Orange Box. They can be brought to Halton Waste Management Site or a Special Waste Drop-off day.
More Information
For more information on our Special Waste Drop-off Day visit Halton’s Events and Resources page. To learn more about our Hazardous Waste Depot, visit Halton Waste Management Site page.
If you’re ever unsure about where an item can be disposed of, you can use our Put Waste In Its Place tool to show you where an item can go.
Thank you for doing your part in keeping our environment strong and healthy. Every small action makes a big difference in our community!