HHW pics 010

The household hazardous waste depot at 908 Mullock Road, Whynott's Settlement accepts residential hazardous waste from within the District of Lunenburg, the Town of Bridgewater or the Mahone Bay free of charge.

 

Look for Hazard Labels on Packaging:

Flammable or ignitable wastes can create fires under certain conditions, are spontaneously combustible or have a flash point less than 60°C.

Poison or toxic wastes are those containing concentrations of certain substances in excess of regulatory thresholds which are expected to cause injury or illness to human health or the environment.

Explosive wastes can cause explosions, toxic fumes, gasses or vapours when heated, compressed or mixed with water.

Corrosive wastes are acids or bases that are capable of corroding metal containers such as storage tanks, drums and barrels.

 

Batteries

Battery Recycling Program: drop batteries off free of charge. Do not place batteries in your garbage bag or blue bag.

Accepted Products:

  • A, AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt batteries
  • Button and coin batteries (used in hearing aids, watches, musical greeting cards)
  • Rechargeable battery packs from power tools (under 5 kgs)
  • E-bike and E-scooter batteries

Damaged, corroded and leaking batteries require special handling. Improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries can cause fires if damaged or corroded. Visit https://recycleyourbatteries.ca/battery-safety/.

lightbulbs

Light Recycling Program: Lights are accepted free of charge from residents and businesses, regardless of the brand. The program accepts intact (whole) units and does not accept lamps that have been crushed on purpose.

Accepted Products:

  • Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)
  • Fluorescent tubes (straight, curved, U, circular, square, etc.)
  • High-intensity discharge (HIDs) and special purpose bulbs
  • Incandescent and halogen bulbs
  • Miniature bulbs
  • Light emitting diodes (LEDs)
  • Ultra High Performance (UHP) (replacement projector lamps)
  • UV and germicidal bulbs

Products Not Accepted:

  • Ballasts and light fixtures
  • Lamps integrated into products that are not intended for easily removal or replacement by end users
  • String lights (Christmas lights)

The waste site accepts lights at 908 Mullock Road, Whynott’s Settlement. Visit https://www.productcare.org/products/lights/nova-scotia/ for more information.

Businesses with high quantities of lights to dispose of may arrange for on-site pick up, visit https://www.productcare.org/products/lights/nova-scotia/commercial-volumes/.

fridge

Fridges, freezers, dehumidifiers and water coolers cannot be collected at the curb if they contain gas. Drop them off free of charge at the household hazardous waste depot. Gases are drained free of charge. 

paint and stain

Unused Paint & Stain

Drop off at the Community Recycling Centre or an Enviro Depot

 

Items Accepted at the Hazardous Waste Depot:

  • ABS solvent cement
  • Chlorine bleach
  • Grease
  • Photo developers
  • Acetone (nail polish)
  • Contact cement
  • Herbicides
  • Pipe joint compound
  • Acid Corrosives
  • Creosote
  • Insecticides
  • Plastic cement
  • Adhesives
  • Diesel fuel
  • Kerosene
  • Plastic wood (aerosol)
  • Aerosol cans
  • Drain opener
  • Large Household batteries
  • Poison
  • Ammonia-based cleaners
  • Driveway sealer
  • Liquid Flammables
  • Reactives
  • Antifreeze
  • Enamels
  • Metal polishes
  • Autobody fillers
  • Fertilizers
  • Methyl Hydrate
  • Roofing tar/cement
  • Ballasts (PCB free, manufactured after 1980)
  • Fibreglass resin/epoxy
  • Mortar
  • Sealers
  • Battery acid
  • Floor wax
  • Motor oil
  • Shellac
  • Brake fluid
  • Fluorescent light tubes & Lightbulbs
  • Propane cylinders tanks
  • Solid Flammables
  • Butane
  • Foundation coating
  • Paint stripper
  • Stains
  • Camp fuel/igniters
  • Furnace or stove cement
  • Paint thinner
  • Transmission fluid
  • Carpet cleaner/shampoo
  • Gas
  • Paints
  • Turpentine
  • Caulking compound
  • Gas-line antifreeze
  • Pesticides
  • Varsol

Unacceptable Items:

  • Commercial, Industrial & Institutional Hazardous Waste-certified haulers listed below.
  • Bio-medical or pharmaceutical - drop off expired medications, used sharps and lancets at your local pharmacy.
  • PCBs, Radioactive Substances or Explosives 
  • Contact the RCMP to arrange disposal of ammunition, fireworks, flares call (902) 634-8674.
  • Unidentified HHW - all wastes must be identified.
  • HHW from outside District of Lunenburg, Town of Mahone Bay or Town of Bridgewater - contact your Town/Municipality for disposal locations.
 

UOMA

Glycol & Oil Recycling Program

The HHW depot accepts the following for free:

Oils: Petroleum or synthetic derived crankcase oil, engine oil, gear oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, heat transfer fluid, and lubricating fluid for machinery or equipment.           

Filters: Spin-on style or element style fluid filters for hydraulic, transmission or internal combustion engines, diesel fuel filters, storage tank fuel filters, household furnace oil filters other than gasoline filters.      

Oil, Glycol and DEF Containers: Containers with up to 50 litre capacity for oil, glycol or DEF product. Antifreeze and oil jugs will still be accepted in the blue bag (with cap on), if residents do not wish to drop them off.         

Aerosol Containers: Ethylene or propylene glycol for vehicle or commercial engine coolant.

Read more: Atlantic Used Oil Management Association websiteGarages: set up on-site collection, call (902) 662-2692. 

spray can 294528

 

 

 

 

Aerosol Can Disposal Drop off aerosol cans at the HHW depot for proper handling, do not put in your blue bag or garbage. Aerosol cans may explode on the waste collection truck if compacted. 

Large Container Face On 2013

 

 

 

 

Syringe, Needle & Lancet Disposal

These items must be put in a sharps container and returned to a local pharmacy.

Containers can be picked up FREE OF CHARGE, at any pharmacy or Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) supply centre. Read about the Safe Sharps Program

The Household Hazardous Waste depot does not accept sharps. Sharps and blood testing lancets cannot be placed in your garbage bag or blue bag!

 pills

 

 

Medication Disposal Program

The provincial Medication Disposal Program allows patients to return uneeded medications to their local community pharmacies for safe disposal, free of charge. 

Accepted Items include: ointment pots, tubes, pills & capsules, medical patches, eye drops, empty inhalers, nasal sprays, oral liquids, liquid medications, full or partially full bottles or vials, full or partially full blister packs.

The program is administrated by the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS). Do not medication in the garbage, blue bag or flush it down the toilet. Doing so can be dangerous for children, pets or the environment. 

 

Commercial Hazardous Waste Hauling Companies

Terrapure Environmental 902-468-9011

Clean Harbours 902-662-3336

Stericycle 902-480-7800 Clinical sharps and medical waste disposal

 

Cooking Fat & Grease Diposal 

BD Rae Waste Management 1-866-683-7937

Darling Ingredients 1-877-916-0797

Biofuel Oils 902-476-9742

 

Emergency Numbers

Poison Control Centre: 1-800-565-8161 IWK Hospital

Environmental Emergencies: 1-800-565-1633 Coast Guard

Emergencies involving transport of dangerous goods - 613-996-6666  CANUTEC