Reminder - Hazardous and Special Waste Collection Day happening Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Every year the City of Elliot Lake operates a Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Collection Day.
This allows residents to drop off all hazardous materials that should not be disposed of during our weekly curbside garbage collection program or the clean up week.
This allows residents to drop off all hazardous materials that should not be disposed of during our weekly curbside garbage collection program or the clean up week.
This year's Hazardous Waste day will be on Wednesday, May 28 from 11am to 7pm
As always the drop off point will be located at the Public Works yard at 3 Timber Rd. in the North Industrial Area
As always the drop off point will be located at the Public Works yard at 3 Timber Rd. in the North Industrial Area
The Hazardous Waste items that can be accepted are:
Paints & Stains
Aerosols
Fluorescent Bulbs & Tubes
Fire Extinguishers
Pool Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Sharps
Aerosols
Fluorescent Bulbs & Tubes
Fire Extinguishers
Pool Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Sharps
Printer Cartridges
Oil & Oil Filters
Automotive Fluids/Polishes
Antifreeze
Gasoline
Brake Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
Oil & Oil Filters
Automotive Fluids/Polishes
Antifreeze
Gasoline
Brake Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
Solvents
Household Cleaners
Propane Cylinders (1KG)
Fertilizers
Pesticides
Mercury Thermostats
Batteries - Car & Dry Cell
Household Cleaners
Propane Cylinders (1KG)
Fertilizers
Pesticides
Mercury Thermostats
Batteries - Car & Dry Cell
The Hazardous Waste items that cannot be accepted are:
Biomedical Waste
PCBs
Asbestos
Flares
Ammunition
Smoke Detectors
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Microwaves
Metal Appliances
PCBs
Asbestos
Flares
Ammunition
Smoke Detectors
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Microwaves
Metal Appliances
To check if an item can be dropped off or for more info. please go to elliotlake.ca/hazardouswaste or call 705-848-2287 ext. 2600.
Please note, this is the only time this year that the City will accept Hazardous waste for disposal.
