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Hazardous Waste Disposal

NEW! Year-Round Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Facility Coming Soon!

Do you have any jars of mystery chemicals or products under the sink or in the garage? A new year-round household hazardous waste drop-off facility servicing residents of Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) free of charge will be opening in early 2024 in Kamloops. Items will be safely disposed of or recycled.

The facility will be located at 478 Okanagan Way in the Mount Paul Industrial Park and will be open to the public five days a week, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. 

Stay tuned for the opening date and a list of what materials will be accepted.

 

It’s important to responsibly recycle and dispose of hazardous waste and, in some cases, our safety and lives depend on it! Garbage and recycling collectors and processors have witnessed an increase in the improper disposal of explosive and hazardous materials, both locally and provincially.

Hazardous waste such as propane canisters and lithium-ion batteries from cell phones and laptops can explode or ignite during landfilling and recycling processes, which can turn a regular household item into something dangerous or deadly. Hazardous items can cause serious harm to workers and garbage and recycling facilities.

It’s vital that hazardous waste stays out of solid waste carts. 

Click on an item below to see where it can be properly disposed of:

Bring the following items to Mission Flats Landfill for FREE EVERY DAY!

  • light bulbs and fixtures
  • electronics
  • small appliances
  • batteries
  • household paint and aerosols*
  • flammable liquids*
  • domestic pesticides*
  • gasoline*

(*In original containers only with labels intact).

Download the Waste Wise App anytime to know what goes where.

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