Household Hazardous Waste
City of Kawartha Lakes
Why Keep it Separate?
Even though most household hazardous waste (HHW) is safe in small quantities and for
specific uses, they contain chemicals that are harmful to human health and the
environment.
If not handled appropriately, these chemicals will accumulate in quantity and can
contaminate the soil or groundwater, creating dangerous habitat for fish, wildlife and
human health.
By taking your HHW to a depot, you are ensuring that it is properly disposed of.
Some products, like oil and paint, are now recycled to further reduce their
environmental impact!
Handling Precautions
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Always wear gloves when handling HHW.
Never mix your chemicals. Keep them in separate containers.
Label HHW that you bring to a depot. Unlabelled or
questionable products could be refused.
Wrap fragile items in newspaper to prevent breaking.
Do not expose your materials to heat or direct sunlight
There are two municipal HHW Depots in the City of Kawartha Lakes:
Fenelon Depot
341 Mark Rd
Lindsay Ops Depot
51 Wilson Rd
HHW Depots are open during regular Waste Management Facility hours of operation.
There is no charge for City of Kawartha Lakes residents to drop off HHW!
For a detailed list of accepted items and other drop-off locations visit:
www.makethedrop.ca
Is it Hazardous?
If you want to dispose of a product that contains one of these symbols, it is considered
hazardous waste and should not be thrown in the garbage.
Bring the Following Items to HHW depots:
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Used Motor Oil, Filters and Antifreeze
Household Cleaners
Detergents and Bleaches
Fluorescent Tubes and CFL Bulbs
Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
Pesticides and Weed Killers
Propane Tanks, Oxygen and Acetylene Tanks and Aerosols
Household and Automotive Batteries
For more information
Call: 705-324-9411 or 888-822-2225
Email: recycle@city.kawarthalakes.on.ca