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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
How do you know if you have Household Hazardous Waste in your home? Chances are that you do. Products that carry any warning labels such as (corrosive, flammable, poison) are considered HHW and special consideration must be given to responsibly disposing of these materials. Please see the list below for materials that you may have in your home.

The County of Peterborough has seven HHW sites available for residents to use.  One is a permanent site located at 400 Pido Road in the City of Peterborough and there are six seasonal sites. Please see our Recycling Depots Hours of Operation and the Depot Location Map.


Items accepted at all HHW facilities:
  • Paint thinners
  • Petroleum grease
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Photographic chemicals
  • Polishes
  • Pool acids and chlorine
  • Propane canisters
  • Scouring powders
  • Sealants
  • Toxic pet care products
  • Wood stains
  • Drain cleaner
  • Fungicides
  • Gasoline and diesel fuel
  • Glues
  • Herbicides
  • Household batteries
  • Household cleaners
  • Insecticides
  • Motor oil
  • Oven cleaner
  • Paint
  • Aerosols
  • Amonia
  • Antifreeze
  • Auto, marine and farm batteries
  • Bleach
  • Chemical fertilizers
  • Cholorine Bleach
  • Cosmetics
  • Detergents

All County of Peterborough HHW facilities accept the above materials. The Facility located at 390 Pido Road in the City of Peterborough is also open to County Residents. This facility is open all year and accepts the following additional items.

Additional items accepted only at the Pido Road Facility.

Transporting HHW Materials
We have included a few tips to help you safely transport your materials to our facilities.
  • if possible, leave materials in their original containers or wrap and label them clearly
  • never mix materials (this can be dangerous and may prevent materials from being reused or recycled)
  • Pack items securely in your vehicle to avoid mixing or spillage
  • make sure you check the depot schedule
  • all sites open to all County residents for Household Hazardous Waste only - please use your regular municipal program for other waste and recyclables
Need Paint or Stain?
Come and check out the free reuse area at your HHW depot! You'll find all kinds of paints and stains to make your home or cottage look great. Better yet, bring in your old, useable paints and stains and let someone else do the same! It's free and it's a great way to reduce waste and protect the environment. There is a reuse area at every HHW depot!