Just a reminder that tomorrow, September 11, is the town of Greater Napanee’s Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day.
This drop off is only available to Greater Napanee residents only, and will take place at Drain-All, 444 Advance Ave, Napanee, from 8AM until 2PM. Proof of residency will be required.
When delivering your hazardous waste, it should be clearly labeled and in the trunk of your vehicle.
What is accepted?
- Paints (flammable and toxic). Do not mix latex with oils base paints
- Automotive batteries (corrosive and toxic). Wear rubber gloves when handling
- Household batteries, disposable and rechargeable (corrosive and toxic)
- Household medicines/old prescriptions (toxic) in a separate bag
- Waste Oil (flammable and toxic). Clearly mark the container
- Pesticides, insecticides, herbicides (toxic)
- Pool chemicals and bleach (reactive and toxic) Do not mix and keep separate from each other and from other chemicals
- Turpentine, furniture and paint stripper, varsol, solvents, gasoline, linseed oil, nail polish and nail polish remover, BBQ lighter fluid (flammable and toxic)
- Wood preservative, wood stains, anti-freeze, glues, window cleaners, disinfectants, rat and mouse poisons (toxic)
- Oven cleaners, drain cleaners (corrosive)
- Old propane tanks (explosive)
- Aerosol containers (explosive, toxic and flammable) Empty containers as well
- Sharps including needles, syringes and lancets
What is not accepted?
- Explosives
- Fire works
- Ammunition
- Biological wastes
- PCB wastes or light ballasts
- Helium or freon tanks
- Old computers, printers or monitors
- No commercial waste
For more information, you can visit the town’s website.
