Registration for Spring Household Hazardous Waste Events opens March 19

Residents looking to dispose of household hazardous waste can register for Norfolk County’s Spring Household Hazardous Waste events starting Wednesday, March 19, at noon. These events provide a safe and convenient way to dispose of hazardous materials that can be 
harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. 

Event Details: 
•    Simcoe: Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 591 Norfolk Street South 
•    Delhi: Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 340 Argyle Avenue 

Accepted Items: 
•    Aerosol cans 
•    Batteries (all types) 
•    Household cleaners and disinfectants 
•    Fluorescent tubes and bulbs 
•    Propane tanks (20lb) and cylinders 
•    Gasoline, oil, and oil filters 
•    Pharmaceuticals, syringes 
•    Paints, varnishes, and stains 
•    Pesticides and insecticides 
•    Pool chemicals 

Items NOT Accepted: 
•    Any hazardous material in containers larger than 20L (5 gallons) 
•    Agricultural, commercial, or industrial waste 
•    PCBs 
•    Explosives 
•    Radioactive waste 

Please note that Norfolk County no longer collects electronic waste at Household Hazardous Waste events. Information on retailer take-back depots can be found at norfolkcounty.ca/Waste. 

Appointment times are 30 minutes long, with multiple vehicles scheduled per timeslot. Please be patient, as unloading will occur at any time during the 30-minute window. 

The County will also hold events this fall in Simcoe on October 4 and Langton on October 25. Registration for these events opens September 4 at noon. 

For more information, visit norfolkcounty.ca/HHW or contact ServiceNorfolk at 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK ext. 0.