Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste is not accepted at the landfill at any time. That includes: paints and coatings (and their empty containers), solvents, oil and containers, oil filters, batteries, antifreeze and containers, fluorescent lights, fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides and containers, car bodies, parts and tires.

Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Collection Day

Wednesday, June 3rd from 11am to 7pm at 3 Timber Rd.

2026 Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Collection Day info

Every year, the municipality operates a Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Collection Day.

This event 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 at the Public Works Office for disposal.

The Public Works office is located at 3 Timber Road in the North Industrial Area.

Hazardous Waste Items we CAN Accept

Paints & Stains
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
Solvents
Household Cleaners
Propane Cylinders (1KG)
Fertilizers
Pesticides
Mercury Thermostats
Batteries - Car & Dry Cell

Hazardous Waste Items we CANNOT Accept

Biomedical Waste
PCBs
Asbestos
Flares
Ammunition
Smoke Detectors
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Microwaves
Metal Appliances

Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Collection Day is an annual event and it is the only time of the year that the City of Elliot Lake will accept Hazardous Waste for disposal.

For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at (705) 848-2287 ext 2600

Battery Disposal

Old household batteries can be brought to City Hall or the Public Works Department year round during normal business hours.