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Household Hazardous Waste

Since 2006, we have been accepting hazardous household waste (HHW) from our citizens at the Solid Waste Management Facility. To provide a more accessible service that better meets the needs and expectations of our citizens, in 2008 we began organizing HHW collections in our communities.

  • Collection of household hazardous and electronic waste

    • Jay`s Place (5912 Route 11, Janeville)
      Saturday, September 7th - 9am-3pm.
    • Pointe-Verte Municipal building (375 Principale, Pointe-Verte)
      Saturday, September 14th - 9am-3pm
    • KC Irving Regional Centre (14 Sean Couturier Ave, Bathurst) 
      Saturday, September 21st - 9am-3pm

Participation to these events is free! As part of this program, we accept all chemicals from residential sources, except explosives, radioactive materials, organic peroxides, PCBs, biomedical waste, and commercial or industrial substances. Here are some examples of commonly accepted products at our community collection events:

  • Pool and spa maintenance products (chlorine, disinfectants, algaecides, stabilizers, etc.) are considered household hazardous waste (HHW). They should never be thrown in the trash or poured down drains or into the environment.

  • Aerosol cans that still contain product are accepted during household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events or can be dropped off at the Solid Waste Management Facility. Do not puncture or dispose of them in household garbage, as they can pose a hazard when compressed or exposed to heat.

  • These household products contain chemicals that can be harmful to health and the environment if not disposed of properly. They are accepted at household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events or at the Red Pine Residual Waste Management Site. Never pour them down the drain or throw them in the trash.

  • Used electronic devices (televisions, computers, printers, etc.) contain components that can be reused, recycled, or, if improperly disposed of, can harm the environment. Bring them to the Solid Waste Management Facility or dispose of them during our special collection events.

  • These products contain chemicals that can be hazardous to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. They must be brought to the special household hazardous waste collections organized by the CSRC or delivered to the solid waste management site, where they will be safely handled. Never throw them in the trash or pour them down the drain or onto the ground.

  • These items contain small amounts of mercury, a toxic substance harmful to the environment and human health. They must be handled with care and never placed in the trash.

  • If you have leftover paint that you’d like to get rid of, don’t put it in your trash bin! Paint is considered a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) because it contains substances that can be harmful to people, animals, and the environment — but the good news is, it can be recycled!

    To prevent accidental spills and protect the environment, paint is collected separately and free of charge.

    You have two easy options to dispose of it properly:

    • Drop it off at the CSRC landfill site, located at 1300 Route 360, Allardville (Red Pine), open Monday to Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) and Saturday (8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.).
    • Wait for one of our special HHW collection events, held twice a year — in the spring and in the fall.

    By recycling your leftover paint, you’re helping protect our environment and reduce the amount of hazardous waste going to landfill.

  • Propane tanks, butane cartridges, and lighters (even when empty) are considered household hazardous waste. They should never be thrown in the trash or recycling bin, as they pose a risk of explosion or fire. They are accepted at special HHW collection events organized in the region.

  • These include the empty or non-empty containers of these products, as well as any leftover medications, whether expired or not.

    Indeed, cosmetic products and medications contain substances that can be toxic to certain living organisms or pollute natural environments.

    They must therefore be handled with care and properly controlled.

  • Batteries and cells (whether used in cell phones, laptops, tools, toys, or car batteries) contain heavy metals and toxic chemicals. When thrown in the trash or discarded into the environment, these substances can contaminate soil and water, posing risks to human health, wildlife, and the environment. Additionally, some batteries can explode or cause fires when thrown in the garbage and crushed in collection trucks, creating a serious hazard for workers and equipment.

  • The Chaleur Regional Service Commission participates in the provincial used oil and glycol recovery program overseen by Recycle NB. Through this program, residents can drop off used oil, oil filters, glycol, as well as oil and glycol containers under 50 litres free of charge (list of accepted products).

    If a product is not accepted at these drop-off points, it may be accepted during our household hazardous waste collection events in our communities or at the waste management site in Allardville.

    For any questions or comments, contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 506-725-2402 / 1-888-820-5133.

Other Types of Waste Accepted