Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is post-consumer waste that poses a threat to public health and the environment. This category includes paint, paint cans, batteries, aerosol cans, medication, vehicle batteries, fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent bulbs, spent propane canisters, chemicals, and electronic products (e-waste).

Flyer: Recognizing household hazardous waste and precautions for handling HHW

E-waste recycling station in Montreal West

The Town has an Electrobac in the entrance of the Legion Memorial Rink Arena on 220 Bedbrook Avenue to offer you a convenient location to recycle your old electronics.

The Electrobac accepts a wide variety of small electronic devices including cell phones, cameras, MP3 players, ink cartridges, peripherals, headphones and chargers among many others. To see a complete list of recyclable items, visit www.electrobac.com.

Annual drop-off day

Hazardous waste can be dropped off at Public Works (250 Bedbrook) on designated drop-off days. This year’s annual drop-off day is Sunday, May 14th, 2023 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

2023 Flyer

Drop-off procedure

Please bring proof of residence on the island of Montreal.

  • Organize the waste into containers and put them in the trunk. Make sure that the products are well organized in waterproof containers and separated from each other. For example, pool chlorine must be kept separate from other products.
  • When you arrive at the front of the line, turn off your vehicle and open the trunk. The waste will be retrieved directly from your trunk by an employee.
  • Stay in your vehicle when possible.

Public Works cannot accept these items on any other day of the year. To drop-off items any other day, please go to one of Montreal’s Ecocentres.

Accepted materials

  • Acrylic sealant
  • Degreasers
  • Dyes
  • Paint (latex, alkyds, enamel, primers, paint remover)
  • Motor oils, empty containers and filters
  • Vegetable oils
  • Car batteries (acid/lead)
  • Batteries
  • Household products or cleaners
  • Turpentine, Varsol, gasoline, fuel, thinners, alcohol
  • Pesticides and fertilizers
  • Chemical products for pools
  • Adhesives, tar, epoxy, stripper
  • Aerosols
  • Propane cylinders
  • Rust inhibitor
  • Mercury
  • Fluorescent lamps or compact fluorescent light bulbs (intact)
  • Varnish
  • Wood preservatives

Refused materials

  • Medication
  • Asbestos
  • Products containing PCBs, explosives
  • Biomedical waste
  • Radioactive waste
  • Firearms and munitions
  • Fireworks or road flares
  • Compressed gas cylinders other than propane (e.g. insulating foam, welding gas, helium, oxygen, etc.)
  • Smoke alarms

Alternative waste collection network

Nearest Ecocentres

Household hazardous waste collection is available only to individuals living on the island of Montreal. Contractors and industries must deal with private firms specialized in the recovery of hazardous waste.

We suggest that you check the opening hours on the Ecocentre website before heading over.

Écocentre Côte-des-Neiges

Écocentre Lasalle

Due to COVID-19, there are special instructions to follow during the collection. Please see below.

Drop-off procedure

Please bring proof of residence on the island of Montreal.

If arriving by car:

  • Organize the waste into containers and put them in the trunk.
  • When you arrive at the front of the line, turn off your vehicle and open the trunk. The waste will be retrieved directly from your trunk by an employee.
  • Stay in your vehicle when possible: If you need to exit you must wear a mask and maintain a 2m distance.

If arriving by foot or by bike:

  • Proceed directly to the site using the sidewalk. If you arrive at the same time as other pedestrians or cyclists you can form a separate line on the sidewalk.
  • Wear a mask and maintain a 2m distance from others at all times.