Household Hazard Waste PDF Print E-mail

A product is considered household hazardous waste (HHW) if it bears one of the symbols shown here:

hhw

Or if words such as Danger, Poisonous, Caution, or Warning appear on the label. Hazardous products cannot be disposed of in regular garbage, they require special disposal. Some examples are:

  • Large Propane tanks
  • Motor oil & other automotive fluids
  • Pool chemicals
  • Pesticides

    • Note: empty, dry paint cans go in the garbage with covers removed

    A permanent household hazardous waste depot is now open in Yarmouth County at:
    Yarmouth County Solid Waste Park
    1932 Hardscratch Road

    Hours of Operation:
    8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon - Fri
    8:00am - Noon Sat