The County of Lambton has announced its 2025 schedule for household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events, giving residents a safe and free way to dispose of dangerous materials found around the home.
Six collection events will take place at the Clean Harbors facility at 4090 Telfer Road in St. Clair Township, running from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays: March 29, April 26, May 31, June 21, September 20, and October 25.
Two additional mobile drop-off events are also planned for other parts of the county:
- Saturday, June 7 at Lambton College Parking Lot 11 (1457 London Road, Sarnia)
- Saturday, October 4 at the Public Works Forest Depot (6958 Townsend Line, Lambton Shores)
“Corrosive, toxic, reactive and flammable materials will be collected at these events,” said Matt Deline, Public Works Manager for the County of Lambton. “These items should never be placed in a regular landfill because they have the potential to injure workers and damage the environment.”
Accepted materials include household items like batteries, drain and oven cleaners, pool chemicals, gasoline, paint, solvents, propane cylinders, and even sharps such as hypodermic needles and fluorescent lightbulbs.
Items not accepted include electronics, tires, fireworks, ammunition, asbestos, PCBs, radioactive waste, and any materials from commercial, industrial, or agricultural sources. Containers must be under 20 litres or weigh less than 25 kilograms (55 lbs).
The annual HHW collection program aims to reduce the risk of hazardous substances entering the waste stream, posing threats to sanitation workers and the environment. By offering residents safe disposal options, the County hopes to encourage more responsible handling of dangerous materials.
For a full list of accepted items and event details, residents can visit lambtononline.ca/hhw or call 519-845-0801.
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